PPT-Macbeth Act I Scene one

Three Witches appear on a heath an open field in the midst of a darkening storm Remember Shakespeare is writing this play during the reign of King James I of England King James I despises witches and witchcraft and has even written a pamphlet called . Birds. “Hark! Peace! It was the owl that shrieked, the fatal bellman, Which gives the stern’st good-night. He is about it…” (Act 2 Scene 2 Lines 2-4). Considering her murderous actions, Lady Macbeth, in this quote sets and eerie mood through diction and imagery. Knowing from the previous scene that Macbeth is on his way to murder King Duncan, readers are also allowed into Lady Macbeth’s point-of-view as she anxiously awaits her husband after the deed. While waiting, Lady Macbeth hears an owl shrieking in the night, calling him the “fatal bellman” (or sign of Duncan’s execution) and alluding to the audience that the deed is done.. Tallia, Adam, Mikylla, Cleo. Scene Summary . Macbeth . expresses. . his concern about the murder. towards Lady Macbeth.. Lady Macbeth starts to . question Macbeth’s manliness . and basically calls him a coward.. 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. Birds. “Hark! Peace! It was the owl that shrieked, the fatal bellman, Which gives the stern’st good-night. He is about it…” (Act 2 Scene 2 Lines 2-4). Considering her murderous actions, Lady Macbeth, in this quote sets and eerie mood through diction and imagery. Knowing from the previous scene that Macbeth is on his way to murder King Duncan, readers are also allowed into Lady Macbeth’s point-of-view as she anxiously awaits her husband after the deed. While waiting, Lady Macbeth hears an owl shrieking in the night, calling him the “fatal bellman” (or sign of Duncan’s execution) and alluding to the audience that the deed is done.. 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". . Warm Up. Why do you think the witches chose Macbeth? Was it random or was it planned?. Act 4, Scene 1. Watch Act 4, Scene 1 cartoon to review the action of the scene.. Act 4, Scene 1 Summary. Witches performing their rituals/preparing for Macbeth’s arrival.. and Function in . Macbeth. Act I, scene i – “The Witches”. Set the mood (scary, foreboding).. Introduce the Supernatural . (the . Wëird. Sisters).. Establish Macbeth as a pawn . (if you wish).. Played by the Witches. Three Witches Brew. “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes” (4.1). After their incantation, the witches foreshadow more about Macbeth’s future. Staged Reading: 3 Witches, Macbeth, Lennox. LEARN KEY QUOTES. KNOW:. S. tructure, . L. anguage, . I. deas, . C. ontext, . E. ffects on Reader. Act 1 Scene 1 The Witches . Fair is foul, and foul is fair:. Hover through the fog and filthy air.. Structure. Warm Up. Motif-. a. . recurring. subject, theme, idea, etc., especially in a . literary,. . artistic,. . or. . musical. . work.. . Name some motifs we have seen in Macbeth.. Act I Recap. Witches planning evil involving Macbeth. YOUR TASK: ACT 3, SCENE 5. TODAY’S KEY QUESTIONS:. Can I read, understand and respond to texts?. Can I . consider the social and historical context of ‘Macbeth’ and discuss its significance?. Can I analyse the language in a scene and explain its significance?. 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. Duncan – King of Scotland, evidently a mild-mannered king, murdered by Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.. Malcolm- son of Duncan. When Duncan is murdered, Malcolm, fearful of meeting the same fate, flies to England. . Macbeth Act V Objective: Students will review important sections of Act II, Scenes I-IV by following a PowerPoint and answering thought questions. Agenda: Macbeth Act V Quiz Review Quiz Review Act V