Unraveling Macbeth: Insights and Analysis
Delve into the world of Macbeth through discussions on themes like weather, witches, loyalty, theatre, James I, and violence. Explore historical context, key events, character analyses, and memorable quotes from the play.
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Mixed Starters on Macbeth Macbeth
Write Down What You Know Write Down What You Know Weather Witches Loyalty Theatre James I Violence
Recap Recap 1. Who was James I betrothed betrothed to and what happened happened to her? 2. What book book did James I publish in 1597 and what was it about about? 3. In which year year was the Witchcraft Act passed and what did it entail entail? 4. Within the context of witchcraft, what is a familiar familiar ? 5. In what ways is the stormy weather weather significant in A1-S1?
Recap Recap 1. Cite a piece of evidence that shows James I James I feared witches 2. Write down two reasons why the weather is stormy stormy in A1-S1 3. Retrieve two quotes that show Macbeth fought bravely bravely in A1-S2 4. Explain how Duncan rewards rewards Macbeth 5. Write down the three prophecies prophecies that the Witches make in A1-S3
Make the Corrections Make the Corrections Three witches plan to meet Macbeth, a warrior and Thane, after an uprising against king duncan. As the victorius Macbeth and Banquo cross a heath, the witche s appear to them. They adress Macbeth first as thane of glamis (his current title), then as Thane of Cawdor (the title of one of the rebels) and finally as King. They also tell banquo that his descendants shall be kings. The witches vanish and noblemen approach Mcbeth to tell him that duncan has named him the knew Thane of Cawdor Source: British Library
Make the Corrections Make the Corrections 1. Macbeths tragic flaw (hamartia) is his exessive ambition. 2. malcolm is named the Prince of Cumberland by duncan. 3. Mcbeth likens him to a step he must fall down, or else o erleap. 4. Macbeth vow s to hide his black and deap desires. 5. Lady Macbeth also apeals to the darknes come thick night . 6. Macbeth conceedes Duncan has bean so clear in his great office . 7. After having doubts Macbeth eventualy declares he is settled .
Make the Corrections Make the Corrections 1. Dramatic Ironey 2. Soliloquey 3. Audiance 4. Theater 5. Shakespear
Retrieve Quotations Retrieve Quotations
Think of Related Words Think of Related Words A B D F L M T W
Think of Similarities Think of Similarities Source: EMC magazine
Identify Who and When Identify Who and When 1. Methought I heard a voice cry Sleep no more! 2. 2. Approach the chamber, and destroy your sight Approach the chamber, and destroy your sight 3. Thou hast it now: king, Cawdor, Glamis, all 4. 4. Thou art too like the spirit of Banquo: down! Thou art too like the spirit of Banquo: down! 5. Did you say all? O hell-kite! All? 6. 6. What, will these hands ne er be clean? What, will these hands ne er be clean? 7. I ll fight till from my bones my flesh be hack d!
Identify Who and When Identify Who and When 1. As cannons overcharged with double cracks 2. 2. That is a step on which I must fall down, or else o erleap That is a step on which I must fall down, or else o erleap 3. That I may pour spirits in thine ear 4. 4. I dare do all that may become a man I dare do all that may become a man 5. A little water clears us of this deed 6. 6. O full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife O full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife 7. Horrible sight!
Find the Evidence Find the Evidence 1. Macbeth regrets killing Duncan 2. 2. Lady Macbeth calls Macbeth a coward Lady Macbeth calls Macbeth a coward 3. Macbeth stops confiding in Lady Macbeth 4. 4. Macbeth grows increasingly paranoid Macbeth grows increasingly paranoid
Find the Evidence Find the Evidence 1. Macbeth fights bravely against two rebel armies 2. 2. Macbeth has doubts about killing Duncan Macbeth has doubts about killing Duncan 3. Lady Macbeth reacts angrily towards Macbeth 4. 4. Macbeth becomes increasingly isolated Macbeth becomes increasingly isolated
Find the Evidence Find the Evidence
Finish the Sentences Finish the Sentences Lady Macbeth is presented presented as This is shown shown by Act 1 Act 1 Act 2 Act 2 Act 3 Act 3
Finish the Sentences Finish the Sentences Macbeth is presented presented as This is shown shown by Act 1 Act 1 Act 2 Act 2 Act 3 Act 3 Act 4 Act 4 Act 5 Act 5
