PPT-The Tragedy of macbeth

William Shakespeare Macbeth the critics comments 5 minute quickwrite define what makes a literary work a classic in your way of thinking Samuel pepys 1666 Went to the Dukes house and there . By William Shakespeare. Meet the dramatis personae. The Three Weird Sisters. http://theplaymaker.wordpress.com/2008/05/. schoolworkhelper.net. Meet the dramatis personae:. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. prestonopera.org.uk. Argument #2: Greed without Power is not the root of all evil.. Root of all evil?. We’re looking to prove that, like power, greed alone is not the root of all evil.. or. You can use this to prove that greed is the root of all evil (you would have to edit the working thesis, of course). You could argue that nothing would happen without greed, and so it’s the source of evil.. . By William Shakespeare. Ye Olde Permission Forme for Studying Shakespeare. As we explore the play, please remember that Shakespeare wrote . Macbeth . to be performed; he wrote each of his plays with the expectation that it would be brought to life on stage, to be enjoyed by an audience . from . Macbeth. (. 1605- 1606). . . GUIDED ANALYSIS. Focus on Macbeth (. lines. 1 – 44). What “deed” has Macbeth just committed?. Macbeth is shaken by the murder he has just committed. What linguistic device is used to express his state of mind?. Act 1: scene ii, iv & vii. . Act 2: scene I, ii & iv. . Act 3: scene ii, iii, & iv. . Act 4: scene . i. , ii. . & iii. . Act 5: scene . i. , v & viii. Macbeth Revision. Ambiguities. Many . of Shakespeare’s characters say things which are . ambiguous. . This means that you can interpret them in different . ways.. For . example: . "Fair is foul, and foul is fair". . Read and understand Act 1 Scene 5 and 6.. Begin to understand the character of Lady Macbeth.. Starter. Complete an A – Z of ‘Macbeth’ so far.. Act 1 Scene 5. Read the opening of Act 1 Scene 5 carefully. Afterwards we will be thinking about and discussing the following:. Why does Shakespeare open the play by showing the witches? Why is it good for Macbeth not to appear first?. How does Duncan reward Macbeth for his bravery in defeating the rebels? Comment on the order in which Duncan announces it and Macbeth finds out.. You have three body paragraphs. Who is most to blame for the killing of Duncan.. How the shift occurred in Act III to make Macbeth solidly most to blame and crazy, too. . Whether Macbeth had control of his own fate or whether the witches controlled it all. . 1. “Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! Beware . Macduff. ! Beware the Thane of Fife. Dismiss me enough.”. 1. The first apparition. Macbeth. The witches have called up spirits to answer Macbeth’s questions at the beginning of Act 4. 5. th. Years. Essay Question. ‘Responsibility . for Macbeth’s downfall does not lie with Macbeth . alone.’. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your answer with reference to the text. . William Shakespeare’s. The Tragedy of Macbeth. Unit Essential Questions:. What are the conventions of Shakespearean drama?. How are dramatic conventions used to explore theme in . The Tragedy of Macbeth. Sparks his ambition. LM is using her husbands desires to achieve her own ambition as well.. Macduff and Malcolm care more about Scotland than their desires... Macbeth. : Ambitious, brutal, but seemingly loyal . Act 2. Macbeth sees a dagger reflecting his doubts about the murder- but kills Duncan with Lady Macbeth’s help. Malcolm flees and Macbeth chosen to be king.. Act 3 . Banquo suspects Macbeth – Macbeth murders Banquo but his son .