How does Shakespeare develop the setting, themes
and supernatural mood in I, I of Macbeth?
Shakespeare develops the setting in a dark lonely place in Scotland
where they are engaged in a civil war. In the play the protagonisst,
Macbeth has withches appear before him and tell him of the noble possessions
he will hold. Later on, Macbeth haves thought of the noble possessios
that the witches foretell him and he soon persues them.
•Setting- time and place •Mood- •Theme- •What words in scene i indicate
the mood of the play? •which line reveals the theme?
to find the meaning of each word:
hurly-burly: noisy confusion villainies: baseness of mind or character brandish: to wave or flourish menacing valiant: posessing or acting brave
flout: to show contempt for scorn dismal: causing or showing gloom or depression lavish: extravagant rump-fed : the fleshly hind quarters of an animal runnion: a revulet brook solicit: to seek to obtain fantastical: srange appearance cleave: to split
plenteous: abundant harbinger: one that indicates or fore shadows what is to come commendation: that act of commending
chastise: to punish as by beating metaphysical: of or relateing to metaphysics impede: to retard or obstruct the progress of.
compuctious: a strong uneasiness caused by guilt sovereign: the chief of state in monarchy masterdom: domineering imperious
coign: ? woolingly: a garment made of wool pendant: something suspended from somrthing else martlet: a wease like chelfy
recompense: to award compensation to of for northern forest purveyer: to supply furnish trammel: a shackle used in teaching horses
surcease: cesation shoal: a shallow trumpet-tongued: ?
vaulting: to boast; brag overleap: to extend over and part adage: a short proverb saying adhere: to stickfast as by suction or glue
wassail: a toast given in drinking someones health warder: a guard or watcher of gate or tower limbeck: a large tree branch
drenched: to wet thoroughly nature: the material world and its phenomena receipt of reason: ? quell: to put down forcibly
swinish: to move with a hissing sound undaunted: not dicourage corporal: of the body
ACT I: SCENE 2
Journal Writing: What's your understanding of reputation and character?
My understanding of reputation and character as I see it is very complex.
I think one gains a reputation by proving ones self to others. For
intance, if a young girl wants to be popular in her school she might do
something outlandish such as steal the answers from a test. By doing
this the girl will gain some sort of heirarchy from her fellow classmen.
In the days and years passing this girl would have had the reputation of
being the girl who stole the answers for a test so everyone could pass
the test. Basically, ones reputation depends on the character they send
out to those around them. Therefore, if one has the charateristics
of acting like a clown, they will forever have a reputation of acting like
a clown.
ACT III: SCENE 3
Learning Activities:
•Listen to the recording of scene 2 and seek the expressions that
depict Macbeth's reputations. How is Macbeth described for his action in
the battlefield?
Macbeth is described for his actions in the battlefield by sparrows
eagles, or the hare the lion.
•What expressions have other character used to refer to Macbeth's
reputation? Make a list of such words and phrases.
Brave, disdaining fortune, brandished steel, worthy gentleman.
•In lines 39" As sparrows eagles, or the hare the lion", what animals
is Macbeth compared to? Why?
Macbeth is compared to as "eagles" or "the lion", because he was their
enemy was the sparrows and as you know eagles are srtonger than sparrows
and a lion is stronger than a hare and that is the way Macbeth performed
in the battle.
How does character influence one's reaction to a promise of power?
A character influences one's reaction to a promise power in that that
person show a sense of strength and courageousness towards the one's who
are wathcing them. If the one's who are watching them are pleased
with the characteristics that person who has the ambitions to do very well,
then the one's watching him/her may reward them.
ACT I: SCENE 4
1. What is ironic about Duncan's comment on former Thane of Cawdor,"There's
no art
To find the mind's construction in the face:
He was a gentleman on whom I built
An absolute trust."
What was ironic about Duncan commenting on former Thane of Cawdor,
was that the Thane of Cawdor had betrayed him by working with Scotland's
enemy England . Duncan trusted the former Thane of Cawdor and it's
ironic that he willl trust Macbeth too whom will kill him later on in the
play. Macbeth betrayed Duncan just like the former Thane of Cawdor.
Journal: Describe an experience in which you watched a movie and you
read the book previously.
An experience in which I watched a movie and read the book previously
was The Woman of Brewester Place. When I was in the 10th grade I had to
read the book and later on this year I finally got the chance to see the
movie. To be honest the movie depicted a very close resemblance to
the book. Some scenes in the book weren't in the novel, however the producers
and directors of the movie did an excellent job. They really found
good actors and actresses to play the roles of the characters in the book.
When I read the book and watched the movie, the images and the pictures
I made in my mind about the setting was exactly the same so I was happy
with what came about.
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Journal: My understanding of Macbeth so far, based on the text that we read and the movie that we saw. . .
Based on the text that we read in class and the movie that we saw, I
came to the conclusion that most movies change around the scenes in the
book to fit the way the protagonist may turn out in the end. MAcbeth
appears to be weak and in a way, Lady Macbeth is the strong one in their
relationship in which back in those times the woman was supposedly weak,
and the man was strong. thatis not the case in Macbeth.
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ACT I: SCENE 5
What kind of man is Macbeth based on Lady Macbeth's comments on her husband? What character is Lady Macbeth?
The kind of man Macbeth is based on Lady Macbeth's comments are that
Macbeth is too good to take the throne by killing King Duncan. She
knows her husband is weak, and will try to change his mind about killing
King Duncan. She must help him in achieving his amnbitions.
The character of Lady Macbeth is one woman who is nothing like the Lady's
of her time. The women back in the 11th Century were supposed to
be considered weak with ni intentions of influencing her husband or any
man's decisions. Lady Macbeth is vicious and cold, and will do whatever,
and I do mean whatever it takes to get what she wants like murder.
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1. Which characters do you respect the most? Explain your reasons.
The characters I respect the most is Lady macbeth. To me she
is a very strong-willed individual, which was something not present in
her time. When she wants something she takes it, and she really knows
how to get. She puts on a staight face showing not what she feels
inside.
2. Do you think the witches control Macbeth's future, or does he
control his own fate? Explain.
I think Macbeth controls his own fate. However, Macbeth is weak
and can not think for himself. if Macbeth wanted to, he could have
casted the prophecies told by the withces that he will be King aside.
But he didn't- he let it eat at him, and speculates at the witches predictions.
3. Compare and contrast the personalities of Lady Macbeth and her
husband. Which is the more powerful character? Why?
Without a doubt Lady Macbeth is the more powerful character. She is
able to persuade Macbeth to kill Duncan by comparing his fears "to those
that children have of a devil's picture." She hoard so many devious
things and plots inher mind and conceals it so easily. She gets Macbeth
to do what she knows he wants to do by saying things like"you do not love
me anymore?"
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ACT I: SCENE 6
What scene is a good example of irony-dramatic and verbal?
A scene in Macbeth that shows dramatic irony is when Duncan talks avbout
former Thane of Cawdor being the one he bouilt absolute trus in, and he
betrayed him. How ironic is it that Macbeth will bettray him by killing
Duncan
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ACT I: SCENE 7
What is the conflict that Macbeth experiences before the murder of Duncan?
How does Lady persuade Macbeth to do what he wishes?
Macbeth experiences guilt within himself in and realize that he is
Duncans relative, subject, and host in his castle. He feels that
if the murder could be done soon it will cause less problems.Lady Macbeth
persuades him to kill Duncan by criticizing him and calling him weak and
a coward.
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Do now: Respond in your journal to the following scenario-
If you were asked to join in a deed by your friend, and all you had
to do was to be quiet and move along, in return, you were promised a great
profit, how would you respond to such an offer?
To be honest I wouldn't really join in a deed with my friend because
if a friend is really your friend, they would know the type of person that
I am and wouldn't ask me to do something where as I am only going to be
quiet and move along. I don't think any profit is worth getting in trouble
for. Whether the profit was money or something tangible I wouldn't
do it. It's just not right to me or apart of my everyday morale.
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QuotesCommentaryM:"If you cleave to my consent, when 'tis/ It shall
make honor for you."I think that macbeth is telling Banquo that if he assists
him in murdering Duncan, Banquo will receive some type of benefit from
him-Macbeth.B:" So I lose none/In seeking to argument it, but still keep/
My bosom franchised and allegiance clear,/ I shall be counseled."In hearing
Macbeth's offer, Banquo feels that he will help Macbeth even though he
has nothing to really lose, but still keep his needs tangible, and he will
be told what to do by Macbeth.
Stage I: Vocabulary
repose- calmness or rest franchise-right to vote in elections husbandry-farming largess- money or gifts freely given
cleave-chop apart;split augmeny allegience- the duty of a subject counsel-advice, formally given
ravishing-lovely; beautiful alarm- to warn suite-group of attendants;retinue posset-
confound- baffled;confused raveled sleave unbend-straighten gild-give a false brilliance
constancy-dependability; faithfulness equivocator carousing- having a lively drinking party Lechery
parley-conference, to discuss peace terms countenance-
the face or facial expression
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they pluck out mine eyes.
Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood
Clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather
The multitudinous seas in incarnadine,
Making the green one red.
Macbeth's ReactionsLady M's ReactionsMacbeth's reaction to the murder
is that his eyes should be plucked out of him for what he has done.Lady
Macbeth's reaction to Macbeth's shamefulness is that she has done the same
thing with the same blood on her hands. She is telling him that his courage
has left him.
Quotations1. the earth Interpretations1.chimneys
were blown down
The earth Was feverous and did shake.
This comes from Lennox who discusses strange events that happened the
night Duncan was killed. He heard fierce winds and the screams of
an owl.1.The house will be on fireThe earthquakeWrite a news broadcast
for a "late-breaking story from Inverness Castle". Interview Macduff, Macbeth,
Lady Macbeth, or the porter.
This is Message Three Late-Breaking Report, brought
to you by Messenger Sheenah Thompson. it appears that there has been
a murder at Inverness Castle, the residency of Thane of Cawdor,Macbeth.
I'm not allowed inside of the castle but no one really has a clue of who
committed this hanous crime against King Duncan. I'm standing here
with Macduff King Duncan's advisor. Macduff could you please explain.
"King Duncan was an incredible King, who ruled honestly. However,
we all have not a miniscule of a reason why someone would do this, and
in Macbeth's castle. It seems that King Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain
have fled Macbeth's castle, andwe have reason to speculate that they
might have something to do with King Duncan's murder. Since the two
heirs to the throne have fled, Thane of Cawdor Macbeth will be crowned
King." Thank you Macduff. This is Stacey Bledman reporting
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1. What mental picture from this act still lingers in your mind?
The mental picture from this act that still lingers in my mind is the
scene where Macbeth sees the images of Donalbain and Malcolm saying "Thane
of cawdor shall sleep no more!". I guess this stays in my mind because
in the reality of the play, Macbeth does go through a difficult time daeling
with the murder of Duncah in which he committed. He seems to always
see images of the things he has done. And most likely later on in
the play, Macbeth will sleep no more because he will be dead.
2. How has Macbeth changed as a result of the events in this act?
Macbeth has changed dramatically as a result of the murder of Duncan.
He appears to be affected by the murder because he sees and hears things
that tell him that what he has done was wrong. and that there will be consequences.
3. Can you predict the psychological effects that the murder will
have on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
I think the psychological effects that the murder will have on Macbeth
and Lady Macbeth is that both of them will be infested by their guilty
conscious, in which they try to hide once they are King and Queen.
i think Lady Macbeth will be the first on e to take her on life.
Then, Macbeth will be the next on eto take his life or be killed by someone
else.
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ACT II: SHAKESPEARE'S MACBETH
Do now: Respond in your journal to the following scenario-
If you were asked to join in a deed by your friend, and all you had
to do was to be quiet and move along, in return, you were promised a great
profit, how would you respond to such an offer?
To be honest I wouldn't really join in a deed with my friend because
if a friend is really your friend, they would know the type of person that
I am and wouldn't ask me to do something where as I am only going to be
quiet and move along. I don't think any profit is worth getting in trouble
for. Whether the profit was money or something tangible I wouldn't
do it. It's just not right to me or apart of my everyday morale.
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QuotesCommentaryM:"If you cleave to my consent, when 'tis/ It shall
make honor for you."I think that macbeth is telling Banquo that if he assists
him in murdering Duncan, Banquo will receive some type of benefit from
him-Macbeth.B:" So I lose none/In seeking to argument it, but still keep/
My bosom franchised and allegiance clear,/ I shall be counseled."In hearing
Macbeth's offer, Banquo feels that he will help Macbeth even though he
has nothing to really lose, but still keep his needs tangible, and he will
be told what to do by Macbeth.
Stage I: Vocabulary
repose- calmness or rest franchise-right to vote in elections husbandry-farming largess- money or gifts freely given
cleave-chop apart;split augmeny allegience- the duty of a subject counsel-advice, formally given
ravishing-lovely; beautiful alarm- to warn suite-group of attendants;retinue posset-
confound- baffled;confused raveled sleave unbend-straighten gild-give a false brilliance
constancy-dependability; faithfulness equivocator carousing- having a lively drinking party Lechery
parley-conference, to discuss peace terms countenance-
the face or facial expression
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they pluck out mine eyes.
Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood
Clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather
The multitudinous seas in incarnadine,
Making the green one red.
Macbeth's ReactionsLady M's ReactionsMacbeth's reaction to the murder
is that his eyes should be plucked out of him for what he has done.Lady
Macbeth's reaction to Macbeth's shamefulness is that she has done the same
thing with the same blood on her hands. She is telling him that his courage
has left him.
Quotations1. the earth Interpretations1.chimneys
were blown down
The earth Was feverous and did shake.
This comes from Lennox who discusses strange events that happened the
night Duncan was killed. He heard fierce winds and the screams of
an owl.1.The house will be on fireThe earthquakeWrite a news broadcast
for a "late-breaking story from Inverness Castle". Interview Macduff, Macbeth,
Lady Macbeth, or the porter.
This is Message Three Late-Breaking Report, brought
to you by Messenger Sheenah Thompson. it appears that there has been
a murder at Inverness Castle, the residency of Thane of Cawdor,Macbeth.
I'm not allowed inside of the castle but no one really has a clue of who
committed this hanous crime against King Duncan. I'm standing here
with Macduff King Duncan's advisor. Macduff could you please explain.
"King Duncan was an incredible King, who ruled honestly. However,
we all have not a miniscule of a reason why someone would do this, and
in Macbeth's castle. It seems that King Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain
have fled Macbeth's castle, andwe have reason to speculate that they
might have something to do with King Duncan's murder. Since the two
heirs to the throne have fled, Thane of Cawdor Macbeth will be crowned
King." Thank you Macduff. This is Messenger Sheenah Thompson
at Message Three Special Report.
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1. What mental picture from this act still lingers in your mind?
The mental picture from this act that still lingers in my mind is the
scene where Macbeth sees the images of Donalbain and Malcolm saying "Thane
of cawdor shall sleep no more!". I guess this stays in my mind because
in the reality of the play, Macbeth does go through a difficult time daeling
with the murder of Duncah in which he committed. He seems to always
see images of the things he has done. And most likely later on in
the play, Macbeth will sleep no more because he will be dead.
2. How has Macbeth changed as a result of the events in this act?
Macbeth has changed dramatically as a result of the murder of Duncan.
He appears to be affected by the murder because he sees and hears things
that tell him that what he has done was wrong. and that there will be consequences.
3. Can you predict the psychological effects that the murder will
have on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
I think the psychological effects that the murder will have on Macbeth
and Lady Macbeth is that both of them will be infested by their guilty
conscious, in which they try to hide once they are King and Queen.
i think Lady Macbeth will be the first on e to take her on life.
Then, Macbeth will be the next on eto take his life or be killed by someone
else.
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MACBETH: ACT III
Journal # 1: Write a journal entry commenting on "Violence
leads to more violence."
I feel that violence does lead to more violence because if you got
something rewarding out of doing something violent the first time, in order
to get something else rewarding, you might have to be violent other times
to get the people out of the way that may suspect you.
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Assignment: What are the major fears that Macbeth have agianst Banquo?
There are two major fears that Macbeth has against
Banquo. The first one is that Banquo has suspected Macbeth of killing
King Duncan or rather he knows Macbeth has murdered King Duncan.
The second fear Macbeth has against Banquo is that the prophecies tht the
witches told them about Banquo's sons becoming kings may come true.
Macbeth fears that more than anything because that means he himself will
not be King for long or Banquo's sons will become kings and not his son
if Lady Macbeth bares him an heir.
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To be thus is nothing;
But to be safely thus.--Our fears in Banquo
Stick deep; and in his royalty of nature
Reigns that which would be fear'd: 'tis much he dares;
Macbeth really fears the nature of Banquo. He
And, to that dauntless temper of his mind,
fears that Banquo being so loyal and courage
He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour
ous, that he will never live up to a person like that.
To act in safety. There is none but he
".... and in his royalty of nature reigns that which
Whose being I do fear: and, under him,
be fear'd: 'tis much he dares; and, to that daunt
My Genius is rebuked; as, it is said,
less temper of his mind, he hath widom that doth
Mark Antony's was by Caesar. He chid the sisters
guide his valour to act in safety."
When first they put the name of king upon me,
And bade them speak to him: then prophet-like
They hail'd him father to a line of kings:
Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown,
And put a barren sceptre in my gripe,
Thence to be wrench'd with an unlineal hand,
No son of mine succeeding. If 't be so,
For Banquo's issue have I filed my mind;
For them the gracious Duncan have I murder'd;
Put rancours in the vessel of my peace
Only for them; and mine eternal jewel
Given to the common enemy of man,
To make them kings, the seed of Banquo kings!
Rather than so, come fate into the list.
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1.What does Lady Macbeth's monologue tell you?
Nought's had, all's spent,
Where our desire is got without content:
'Tis safer to be that which we destroy
Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy.
Lady Macbeth's monologue tells me that she wants Macbeth to forget about and stop thinking about the murder of Duncan. She feels that nothing has been gained from the murder of Duncan.
2. What is she still trying to do when she says,"Things without all
remedy /Should be without regard: what's done is done."?
She wants Macbeth to forget about Duncan and not let it weigh so heavily
on his mind. If they can forget about Duncan's murder then it should not
be taken into account.
3.In what state of mind is Macbeth based on his monologue starting
with "We have scotch'd the snake, not kill'd it:" to Malice domestic, foreign
levy, nothing, /Can touch him further "? Analyze the speech and draw
a picture with word how Macbeth feels.
Macbeth's state of mind is slowly deteriorating. He feels that
even though they have killed Duncan the guilt stills weighs heavily on
their minds. He rather have the world fall apart than to have bad dreams
and nightmares.
4. Repond to Macbeth's speech,"And make our faces vizards to our
hearts, /Disguising what they are. "
Macbeth's speech is explaining that he and Lady Macbeth must hide their
feelings by masking themselves.
5. What change do we see in Lady Macbeth when she suggests,"You must
leave this"?
I think that Lady Macbeth doesn't want to plot anymore murders anymore.
I think the guilt is starting to get to her from her helping in Duncan's
murder.
6. What change in their relationship have we noticed in this scene?
The things that have changed in Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's relationship
is that neither one of them actually talks to each other anymore.
Macbeth doesn't make Lady Macbeth aware of his actions and plans.
he leaves her out of them. I think Lady Macbeth wants the killing
to stop but macbeth is blinded by his greed to kill the things to get in
the way of him becoming and staying King.
Stage 3-Scene 3
Who was killed and who fled? Can you predict how Macbeth is going
to react to this news?
The person that was killed was Banquo. However his son, Fleance was
able to flee. I think that Macbeth will be petrified of the end results
of Fleance fleeing the scene where his father was killed.
Write a journal about your understanding of or belief about ghosts.
My understanding and belief about ghosts are that I very much believe
in ghosts. My understanding of ghosts are that once someone has died,
maybe there soul was not laid to rest because of the way that they might
have died. If that body was not laid to rest then that body's ghosts
comes to form and tries to find out how or the reasons why that body had
died the way it did. If that ghost does not find what the causes of their
death were then that soul is doomed to forever be lost, and roam the earth
looking for the truth about their death.
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Assignment:
Based on your research on and reading of the infomation about ghosts,
write an essay describing the origin of ghosts, how the idea is perceived
differently in diffrerent cultures, and how people of Shakespear's time
viewed ghosts. Analyze in your essay the purpose of creating this "Banquo's
ghost" scene by Shakespeare; what can you predict will happen to Macbeth
as result of this scene.
My understanding of ghosts are that when a body is
laid to rest, their soul or spirit is able to rest also. However,
when a body has a mysterious death, for instance killed or murdered, then
that body's ghost comes to reconcile with how they were killed or murdered.
That ghost is soulless/ spiritless, and is forever doomed to roam the Earth
in search of what or whom hurt its soul.
Whiel looking on websites I found out about ghosts
and their origin, which would be traced back to 2,000 B.C. Ancient
Romans were careful to avoid lemures, the ghosts of people who had led
evil lives. The Romans would hold festivals and bang on drumss because
it was believed that the lemures were afraid of the drum's noise.
Chinese people held festivals to seek to appease
ghosts of the unloved or uncared for by placing lanterns in water to guide
bad spirits away. They also offered the bad spirits fruits and coins.
In Shakespeare's plays he has been known for adding
ghosts in some of his plays. In Macbeth, I think Shakespeare adds
Banquo's ghost because as in Shakespeare's Hamlet, they each succumb to
a temptation. Banquo's ghost was a result of Macbeth's temptation
of not letting anyone get in the way of the witches' prophecy of him becoming
King come true. Banquo got in the way because he knew Macbeth had
murdered Duncan to become King, so he was killed. Also if Banquo
had lived, Macbeth would risk the chance of Banquo having heirs to the
throne which was tempting.
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How have the lords reacted to the experience of observing Macbeth
during the banquet scene? Write a diary entry ( or a letter from one of
the lords present giving an account of Macbeth's action at the banquet.
Draw whatever conclusions you think reasonable.
Dear diary,
I do not know what is going on in this wretched
castle of Macbeth. Some of the other lords were not as stunned by
Macbeth's abrupt actions, but indeed I was. I never in my life
saw such a man act this way. I couldn't understand what he was talking
about, and whatever he was talkimg about it seemed that Lady Macbeth was
trying to dissmiss his actions at the banquet. I don't know if he
wasn't feeling well or it was the whole ordeal of finding out who killed
Duncan. Or maybe it is the overwhelming feeling of being a King.
No it could not be that. Whatever the matter, it was very strange.
I have recently started to wonder about Macbeth
and Lady Macbeth. The two of them are so secretive and tonight at
the banquet her face expression showed a similar resemblaance to that of
shame. What ever he was rambling on about, maybe Lady Macbeth is
ashamed of what he was talking about. But why? I will exit
my thoughts now.
VOCABULARY
posterity- all succeeding generations verities- truths, realities indissoluble- lasting unlineal- unhereditary
sceptre- a staff held by a ruler as a symbol of sovereignty predominant- superior, most frequent
bounteous- gernerous avouch- to affirm
sundry- miscellaneous bestow- to present as a gift dauntless- fearless utterance-the power or style of speaking
contriver- the deviser; manager amend- to corrrect malevolence- the act of wishing evil ratify- to approve
homage- honor exasperate-
to irritate; anger parricide-
the act of murdering one's parent
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Interview Activity:
Be a news reporter from Scotland Gazette, prepare some questions to interview the lords, and Lennox to find out thier opinions about King Macbeth and the current situation in Scotland. We will conduct the interview in class.
Good day Lords. I am Squire Thompson from the Scotland Gazette.
I would like to ask you all a few questions about the strange situations
that have been going on at Macbeth's castle.
(1) Lennox, have you always been suspicious of Macbeth? Why?
(2) What has lead all of you Lords to suspect Macbeth from the begginning?
(3) Is it ironic that Fleance fled the scene of Banquo's death as well as Malcolm and Donalbain fleeing the scene of King Duncan's murder?
(4) Do you all fear for your lives while staying in Macbeth's castle? What causes these fears?
(5) Do you think Macbeth is being honest towards his Lords, meaning you all?
(6) Do you think a war will be waged because of Macbeth's past actions?
I. Critical Vocabulary
1. perturbation- the act of perturbing: the state of being perturbed
2. slumber- sleep
3. murky- characterized by a heavy dimness
4. mortify subject to severe and vexing embarrassment
5. upbraid- to criticize severely
6. breach infraction or violation
7. purge- to clear of guilt
8. epicure- one devoted to sensual pleasure
9. whey- the watery part of milk that is separated from the coagulable
part
10. perilous- full of or involving peril
11. pristine -belonging to the earliest period or state
12. purgative- purging or tending to purge
13. rhubarb- the dried rhizome and roots of any of several rhubarbs
grown in China and Tibet
14. constrain- to force by imposed stricture
15. speculative- involving, based on, or constituting intellectual
speculation
16. arbitrate- to act as arbiter upon
17. siege- a seat of distinction
18.dismal- showing or causing gloom or depression
19. cling- to hold together
20. tarry- to delay
21. equivocation- to use equivocal language
22. avouch- to declare as a matter of fact
23. harbinger- a person sent ahead to provide
24. stake- a pointed piece of wood or other material
25. abhorred- to regard with extreme repugnance
26. brandish- to shake or wave (as a weapon) menacingly
27 interchange- to which around
28. sheath- a case for a blade (as of a knife)
29. fiend- a person of great wickedness or maliciousness
30. prowess- distinguished bravery; especially : military valor and
skill
31. usurper- to seize and hold (as office, place, or powers) in possession
by force or without right
II. Do you know
a. English doctors were taught that illness resulted from an imbalance
among the four humors( blood, phlegm, yellow bile, or choler, and black
bile), a theory that went back to the ancient Greeks. Blood-letting ( by
means of leeches or cutting a vein) was the usual treatment to restore
the balance among these humors. Madness, considered the effect of supernatural
forces ( both of the Macbeths might have qualified), was often treated
this way.
In my reading I found out allot of shocking information. Here are a few things that I came up with. In children there were epidemics of plague, measles, smallpox, scarlet fever, chicken pox, and diphtheria. Many children were abandoned, especially infants with syphilis (it was feared they would pass it on ). Dental disease sometimes caused death, and congenital and acquired blindness were also common for the children. In the sixteenth century syphilis continued to be common. The favored treatment was with mercury or guaiac. Gonorrhea became even more common. These two venereal diseases were directly responsible for the stopping of communal baths, which were the only convenient means of personal hygiene. Elizabethan medical treatments were quite varied. The first effective remedy for ague (malaria) was a plant derivative from Peru called cinchona. It cured quickly and acted specifically on only a certain kind of fever. The belief in fever as a general manifestation of unbalanced humors received a severe blow. It was then felt that each fever could be different diseases.
b. Medieval Warfare
Medieval warfare is generally perceived as battles
between hosts of knights in armor charging each other with a resultant
melee, the clanging of weapons on armor, the shouting of the knights, chivalrous
surrenders, the celebration of the winners, and the general lack of casualties
due
to the heavy armor worn by all. Needless to say, this view is horribly
wrong. Prof. Bachrach's words below should help correct this vision. His
words should also help in understanding why this romantic vision arose.
C. Do you know where the term caesarian is from?
Cesarean section has been part of human culture
since ancient times and there are tales in both Western and non-Western
cultures of this procedure resulting in live mothers and offspring. According
to Greek mythology Apollo removed Asclepius, founder of the famous cult
of religious medicine, from his mother's abdomen. Numerous references to
cesarean section appear in ancient Hindu, Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and
other European folklore. Ancient Chinese etchings depict the procedure
on apparently living women. The Mischnagoth and Talmud prohibited primogeniture
when twins were born by cesarean section and waived the purification rituals
for women delivered by surgery. Cesarean also spelled CAESARIAN, surgical
removal of a fetus, at or before full term, from the uterus through an
abdominal incision. Little is known of either the origin of the term or
the history of the procedure. According to ancient sources, the procedure
takes its name from a branch of the ancient Roman family of the Julii,
whose cognomen Caesar (Latin caedere, "to cut") originated from a birth
by this means; some modern historians doubt that this is true. All of this
information was provided from http://www.casarean.com
D. What do you know about sleepwalking syndrome? What could have
caused such disorder? Do research on line and find the answer. In Lady
Macbeth's case, what could have caused such a disorder in her?
A sleep disorder characterized
by walking or other activity while seemingly still asleep. In children,
the cause is usually unknown but may also be related to fatigue, prior
sleep loss, or anxiety. In adults, sleep walking is usually associated
with a disorder of the mind but may also be seen with reactions to drugs
and/or medications and alcohol, and medical conditions such as partial
complex seizures. In the elderly, sleep walking may be a symptom of an
organic brain syndrome or REM behavior disorders. The sleep walking activity
may include simply sitting up and appearing awake while actually asleep,
getting up and walking around, or complex activities such as moving furniture,
going to the bathroom, dressing and undressing, and similar activities.
Some people even drive a car while actually asleep. The episode can be
very brief (a few seconds or minutes) or can last for 30 minutes or longer.
One common misconception is that a sleep walker should not be awakened.
It is not dangerous to awaken a sleep walker, although it is common for
the person to be confused or disoriented for a short time on awakening.
Another misconception is that a person cannot be injured when sleep walking.
Actually, injuries caused by such things as tripping and loss of balance
are common for sleep walkers. I received all this information from http://www.sleepwalking.com/
V. Stage III
1.Create and complete two assignments that best demonstrate your
understanding of the act. The assignments could be any written form accompanied
by illustrations, music or anything else that enhances your understanding.
Or: You can write an essay if you wish. .
The final apparition was Banquo's son who
became kings. This apparition was a final confirmation of the witch previous
prophecy of Banquo being the father of a line of kings. This was especially
hurtful to Macbeth because the only benefactor was Banquo and his sons.
Macbeth knows now that he is the holder of a fruitless crown. The fact
that Macbeth had Banquo murdered; he killed Duncan and was completely losing
his mind for the benefit of someone else was driving him crazy.
So far what I understand about Macbeth is that it is a novel about
people who want things that they can't have and about things that are hard
to believe. Macbeth wants to become King but the tricky part is that He
doesn't want anyone to know. He wants it to happen on its own. Macbeth
is the kind of character that's sneaky about certain things. He wants his
life to better than what it is like. If this doesn't happen he will take
it in stride. He is a nice kind of person. He follows his life as it goes
along. Duncan is somewhat like Macbeth but only he can't see pass what's
in front of him. When the witches told him what his future would be like
he didn't believe because it wasn't tangible. Duncan is a man who is hard
to please. For him there needs to be a cause and effect. The story is hard
to really comprehend unless you reread. The movie is way better because
it shows more detail and and emotions. The movie allows you to become one
with the character.
2.Make at least three links that will enrich our understanding of
the play (must be related to the act).
a. http://www.macbeth.com
b. http://www.shakespeare.com
c. http://www.litlives.com
3.Add a short piece of analysis.
I think in order to appreciate Shakespeare's work
you must have a great interest in reading. Shakespeare's language is so
difficult so you must love old literature.
Stage V
IV.Reflection
1.Were you satisfied by the way the play ended? Why or why not?
To me the play could have ended on a better
note. It ended like most movies, it leaves you wanting more. The act ended
bad. I wanted more it wasn't enough closer. Shakespeare had his reasons
for ended the play the way he did. Maybe we wanted people to think of him
as more than a writer. He wanted when people met him for them to ask why
he ended the play the way that he.
2.Is Macbeth's downfall a result of fate or his own action? Use examples
from the play to defend your opinion.
I think that Macbeths downfall is a result of his
fate. In my opinion everything happens for a reason. If the witches did
not come macbeth in the beginning of the play and tell him what they did
he probably would not have done what he did. According o the book everyone
is incharge of their fate. macbeth took advantage of his fate or him destiny
that's why everything happened to him.
3.What is your judgment of Macbeth at the end of the play?
Macbeth is like everyone else. He only wanted wanted
anyone else wanted and that was to be inn control of himself and his followers.
Macbeth made certain judgments without thinking about what would happen
in the long run. Macbeth was kind of like Oedipus in the novel Oedipus
Rex. He made decisions that seemed right at the time. Most of these tragic
hero's did the same thing when it came to making knowledgeable decisions.
4.Evaluate Duncan, Banquo, Macduff, Malcolm, and Macbeth in terms
of their leadership ability. Who would make the best king?
Having to evaluate all of these characters was a
hard decision, but if i had to choose one to be king it would have to be
Banquo. I chose banquo because he really didn't think of being "King".
He thought of king. He seems like the type of person that would think about
everything that he would do and also be one of the people, not just for
the people.
5.What positive and negative effects of ambition does the play illustrate?
Cite different characters whom are affect by it.
The play offers more negative ambition then positive.
Macbeth had negative ambition because instead of taking advantage of being
a good kin he turn sour. As for Banquo he was positive he let life take
its course.
6.What lessons do you think Macbeth offers to today's leaders?
I think today macbeth would offer a positive and
well rounded message of encouragement to tdays readers. I think that Macbeth
will finally appreciate the power that he had. He would tell everyone toappreciate
the things that they have because they will not know what they have until
it is gone.