The criminal couldn't control his mirth after he was only sentenced to 5 years in prison.
The King sat at his throne surrounded by a liege of family.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Friday, January 23, 2015
5-7 and Vocabulary
1. After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him?
Lady Macbeth doesn't think that her husband is up for killing the King because he is too kind so she comes up with a plan to kill duncan while he stays at their house.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She asks them to "unsex" her, take away everything that makes her a woman because she believes it could prevent her from being able kill Duncan.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
She tells him to follow her lead on everything that she does because she has a plan.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
Macbeth doesn't want to kill the King because it isn't that simple. He will have to live with the consequences and be damned to Hell. His job is also to protect the King and it would be bad to kill him in his own House.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
Lady Macbeth tells him to be a man and get over himself. He isn't a man if he can't go through with it
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
Lady Macbeth is going to have Macbeth kill Duncan. She is going to get his two guards drunk and make it look like they killed him.
1) Mirth
Noun
amusement or laughter
2) Liege
2) Liege
Adj
Loyal, faithful
3) Parricide
Noun
act of killing ones father or close relative
4) Verity
noun
state of being true in accordance with facts
5) Avarice
noun
greed for riches
6) Avaunt
adverb
away
7) Posterity
7) Posterity
noun
succeeding, or future generation
8) Homage
8) Homage
noun
respect or reverence paid
9) Cloistered
9) Cloistered
adj
secluded from the world
10) Equivocator
verb
10) Equivocator
verb
unclear expressions, to mislead or avoid commitment
11) Eminence
noune
high station or rank
12) Avouch
verb
to admit, confess
13) Thralls
noun
slavery
14) Malevolence
Noun
malice, hatred
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Scene 4 Questions Macbeth
1) What is Malcolm’s description of Cawdor’s execution?
Malcolm says that he confessed to what he had done and tried to repent. He died in such a way that he made it look like he threw away his most prized possession like it was garbage.
2) What is the King’s response to this description?
The king says there is no way to know of someone's intentions by looking at their face, he had trusted Cawdor but didn't see this coming.
3) Who does the King name as his successor? How does Macbeth react to this information?
The King names his son Malcolm as his successor. Macbeth isn't bothered by this he says that he would be happy just working for him, but he also wants to be the king because he is still thinking about what the witches told him.
4) “Stars hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.” Who speaks this quote and what is the significance of it?
Malcolm says that he confessed to what he had done and tried to repent. He died in such a way that he made it look like he threw away his most prized possession like it was garbage.
2) What is the King’s response to this description?
The king says there is no way to know of someone's intentions by looking at their face, he had trusted Cawdor but didn't see this coming.
3) Who does the King name as his successor? How does Macbeth react to this information?
The King names his son Malcolm as his successor. Macbeth isn't bothered by this he says that he would be happy just working for him, but he also wants to be the king because he is still thinking about what the witches told him.
4) “Stars hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.” Who speaks this quote and what is the significance of it?
Macbeth says this to himself and he is saying that he hopes no one can see the evil desires he has, he doesn't want to see what he's going to do, but he knows that eventually he will see it even though he doesn't want to.
scene 1-4 headline
1. The three witches get together and discuss their future plans.
2. Bloody captain tells of Macbeth's bravery in executing Macdonwald in the battlefield.
3. The three witches meet again to tell Macbeth of his future that they foresee, he is in a trance but Banquo is skeptical.
4. The King announces that his son will be next in line to the throne, which gets in the way of Macbeth being King.
2. Bloody captain tells of Macbeth's bravery in executing Macdonwald in the battlefield.
3. The three witches meet again to tell Macbeth of his future that they foresee, he is in a trance but Banquo is skeptical.
4. The King announces that his son will be next in line to the throne, which gets in the way of Macbeth being King.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Macbeth scene 1-3 study questions
Scene 1:
1) The play opens with thunder and lightning as the three witches enter. What does this tell us about the mood of the play? What do the witches symbolize beyond just superstition? Do you really believe that they are witches? The play is a dark mood, very ominous. The witches symbolize evil. I think that they really are witches because they know just how to put this idea of being king into Macbeth's head. They plant this thought and then they disappear setting him up for his "prophecy".
2) What doe the witches mean when they say, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”? What does this tell you about what is likely to go on during the play? The witches are saying that just because it appears to be fair doesn't mean it is. There is going to be some foul play later on that will ...appear to be fair to others but won't actually be... motif happens again good vs evil
3) How can a battle be “Lost and won”? What foreshadow might this set-up? What is the real battle in this play? They can win the battle but lose something in the process of winning this battle. It might set up the foreshadow of Macbeth killing the king and then eventually dying? Because he wins "the battle" by becoming king but he will lose something when he becomes kings. The real battle will be Macbeth's rise to power and struggle with he did to get the power. Battle for macbeth's soul?
4) Graymalkin and Paddock are familiars (a cat and a toad). What does this suggest about the action of the play? What might they symbolize? The cats might symbolize the type of personality each witch has one is dark like this black
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1) What does the bloody man report?
The bloody man comes to tell the king of Macbeth and Banquo's bravery in battle and how they carried on and did what was necessary to win it and nothing phased them.
2) Why is Macdonwald a worthy rebel?
He's a worthy rebel because he was a merciless villain and nothing stopped him
3) What similes or metaphors does the captain (the bloody man) use to describe Macbeth and Banquo? What is significant about these descriptions?
The two men are called eagles with the idea that they are majestic.
4) “Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds, or memorize another Golgotha.” What is the allusion? What is significant about the statement? What does it suggest? Please keep in mind the religious/superstitious images/symbols already presented. The allusion is to the sacrifice in the Bible where Golgotha had the choice in whether or not jesus was executed but chose to kill him because everyone else wanted it to happen, even though he thought he was innocent. It suggest that someone in this story might have the power to stop something from happening but they don't do anything about it. (Macbeth when his wife kills the king? They can't repent from their sins)
5) Who was Scotland fighting?
The Norwegians
Scene iii
1) Why do the witches talk in poetry?
The witches talk in poetry because it's like spell chants
2) What do the witches predict for Macbeth? What is the dramatic irony involved?
The witches predict him becoming the Thane of Cawdor. The dramatic irony is that we know how he will come to be the new King but he has no idea and it consumes his thoughts...
3) What do they witches predict for Banquo? What irony is involved in this promise?
The witches predict he will not be the happiest but happier than macbeth. and he wouldn't be as great but still great. It suggests that Macbeth is going to get what is "promised" to him. He will be happy but Banquo will end up being happier because he won't be living with what macbeth is(how he got his title by killing the king). The irony is that in the end Banquo will be happier (his offspring will be kings )
4) What is your first impression of Macbeth in scenes ii-iii? What is your first impression of Banquo?
Firrst impression of macbeth is that he is a noble warrior but he can be easily controlled because he believes the witches chants without a question all he wants to know is how to get there. Banquo isn't easily convinced and is smarter about making his decisions
5) How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches predictions? What does this tell us about their characters?
Macbeth is easily controlled and manipulated by good promises made to him. Banquo is more suspicious of things and doesn't fall for things as easy macbeth does. he isn't as gullible or easily convinced. Banquo and Macbeth are dramatic foils
6) What message does Ross bring?
Ross tells Macbeth of his new title
7) “But ‘tis strange! And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray us in deepest consequence.” Who speaks the above quote? What is the significance or meaning of the quote? Banquo says this to mean that winning isn't always what it seems and could lead you on to the path to destruction.
1) The play opens with thunder and lightning as the three witches enter. What does this tell us about the mood of the play? What do the witches symbolize beyond just superstition? Do you really believe that they are witches? The play is a dark mood, very ominous. The witches symbolize evil. I think that they really are witches because they know just how to put this idea of being king into Macbeth's head. They plant this thought and then they disappear setting him up for his "prophecy".
2) What doe the witches mean when they say, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”? What does this tell you about what is likely to go on during the play? The witches are saying that just because it appears to be fair doesn't mean it is. There is going to be some foul play later on that will ...appear to be fair to others but won't actually be... motif happens again good vs evil
3) How can a battle be “Lost and won”? What foreshadow might this set-up? What is the real battle in this play? They can win the battle but lose something in the process of winning this battle. It might set up the foreshadow of Macbeth killing the king and then eventually dying? Because he wins "the battle" by becoming king but he will lose something when he becomes kings. The real battle will be Macbeth's rise to power and struggle with he did to get the power. Battle for macbeth's soul?
4) Graymalkin and Paddock are familiars (a cat and a toad). What does this suggest about the action of the play? What might they symbolize? The cats might symbolize the type of personality each witch has one is dark like this black
????
1) What does the bloody man report?
The bloody man comes to tell the king of Macbeth and Banquo's bravery in battle and how they carried on and did what was necessary to win it and nothing phased them.
2) Why is Macdonwald a worthy rebel?
He's a worthy rebel because he was a merciless villain and nothing stopped him
3) What similes or metaphors does the captain (the bloody man) use to describe Macbeth and Banquo? What is significant about these descriptions?
The two men are called eagles with the idea that they are majestic.
4) “Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds, or memorize another Golgotha.” What is the allusion? What is significant about the statement? What does it suggest? Please keep in mind the religious/superstitious images/symbols already presented. The allusion is to the sacrifice in the Bible where Golgotha had the choice in whether or not jesus was executed but chose to kill him because everyone else wanted it to happen, even though he thought he was innocent. It suggest that someone in this story might have the power to stop something from happening but they don't do anything about it. (Macbeth when his wife kills the king? They can't repent from their sins)
5) Who was Scotland fighting?
The Norwegians
Scene iii
1) Why do the witches talk in poetry?
The witches talk in poetry because it's like spell chants
2) What do the witches predict for Macbeth? What is the dramatic irony involved?
The witches predict him becoming the Thane of Cawdor. The dramatic irony is that we know how he will come to be the new King but he has no idea and it consumes his thoughts...
3) What do they witches predict for Banquo? What irony is involved in this promise?
The witches predict he will not be the happiest but happier than macbeth. and he wouldn't be as great but still great. It suggests that Macbeth is going to get what is "promised" to him. He will be happy but Banquo will end up being happier because he won't be living with what macbeth is(how he got his title by killing the king). The irony is that in the end Banquo will be happier (his offspring will be kings )
4) What is your first impression of Macbeth in scenes ii-iii? What is your first impression of Banquo?
Firrst impression of macbeth is that he is a noble warrior but he can be easily controlled because he believes the witches chants without a question all he wants to know is how to get there. Banquo isn't easily convinced and is smarter about making his decisions
5) How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches predictions? What does this tell us about their characters?
Macbeth is easily controlled and manipulated by good promises made to him. Banquo is more suspicious of things and doesn't fall for things as easy macbeth does. he isn't as gullible or easily convinced. Banquo and Macbeth are dramatic foils
6) What message does Ross bring?
Ross tells Macbeth of his new title
7) “But ‘tis strange! And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray us in deepest consequence.” Who speaks the above quote? What is the significance or meaning of the quote? Banquo says this to mean that winning isn't always what it seems and could lead you on to the path to destruction.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Poem interpretation
Determine the basic design of the poem by considering the who, what, when, where, and why of the dramatic situation.
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What is being dramatized? What conflicts or themes does the poem present, address, or question? The title implies that there are two people in a conflict maybe the speaker loves someone but can't be with them or feels they arent good enough, but she is just so beautiful
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Who is the speaker? Define and describe the speaker and his/her voice. What does the speaker say? Who is the audience? Are other characters involved?
* The Speaker is a man who is in love with someone. They that they are not good enough to love this person and he is telling this person why they can't be together.
What happens in the poem? Consider the plot or basic design of the action. How are the dramatized conflicts or themes introduced, sustained, resolved, etc.?
*He is telling her they cant be together anymore and she is upset, "Your eyes are spikes". He doesn't want to but he feels he doesn't deserve her
When does the action occur? What is the date and/or time of day?
* The action occurs in the last two stanzas.... not sure what time of day
Where is the speaker? Describe the physical location of the dramatic moment.
*They could be in a forest or anywhere not too sure
Why does the speaker feel compelled to speak at this moment? What is his/her motivation? The speaker needs to let go of his feelings for her, he doesn't want to but he doesn't deserve her and needs to let her go if he really loves her
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
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