Daily Journal · Thursday, February 12, 2026
King James I of England, also King James VI of Scotland, one of Shakespeare's chief patrons, was rumored to be fascinated by witchcraft. The weird sisters are reputed to be a nod to his interest.
Today's Work · Thursday, February 12, 2026
Out damned spot: 5.1.37-42
Mar all this starting: 5.1.44-47
Lady Macbeth sleepwalks: discussion
5.5: tomorrow
5.5.22-26 Macbeth laments Lady Macbeth's passing and mirrors her speech
5.5 Stewart discusses tomorrow soliloquy
5.5: Gandalf "tomorrow" soliloquy
5.5.36 Burnam Wood marches on Dunisnane Castle
Act 5.8 -- Death of Macbeth-Stewart
Act 5.7-8 -- Macbeth's Death and aftermath- Gandalf
Quote of the Day · Thursday, February 12, 2026
Just believe in yourself. Even if you don't pretend that you do and, at some point, you will.