Elements of Tragedy
1) Tragic Hero
2) Fated to fall
3) internal or external conflict
4) dramatic foils
5) the audience learns something about the nature of human existence.
Elements of Tragic Hero
1) Noble birth
2) Tragic Flaw causes downfall
3) loyal, full of high morals
4) Audience learns something through the character's downfall.
5) Tragic Flaw
Dramatic Foils (definition): two characters that contrast as a way to bring out their characters traits or personality.
Example: Banquo/Macbeth and Macbeth/Lady Macbeth
List of Motifs from ACT 1.
Birds: Egales, Sparrows, Martlet, Raven, Crows
Fair is foul and Foul is fair
Weather
The idea of things being planted or grown
Monday, January 26, 2015
Act 1 Paragraph Summary
The Witches meet during a battle foretelling that they will meet again on the battlefield with MacBeth. King Duncan hears from a Bloody Captain that thanks to MacBeth and Banquo they have won the battle. The Bloody Captain later reports that there is a traitor among them, The Thane of Cawdor; he is sentences to his death. MacBeth and Banquo meet the three witches, on which they tell MacBeth that he will be Thane of Cawdor and then king. Banquo doesn't believe the witches and they tell him his fortune as well, that he will won't happy, but yet more happier. After the witches vanished Banquo warns MacBeth to not trust the witches, for they love to play with humans. Lady Macbeth gets a letter from MacBeth explaining the witches propchey. Lady MacBeth then says he is not good enough to be king and with her help and the dark spirits MacBeth will become king. Lady Macbeth hears that King Duncan is coming and Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth of their plan. They plan to kill Duncan and put the blame on his guards. Macbeth starts to have second thoughts but Lady Macbeth tells him to not become a coward. Become a man! Macbeth's spirits raise again and they proceed to go on with the plan.
Words of the Day McBeth
Liege- noun; fedual loard
"My liege I have received word from the general!" the soldier spoke.
Mirth- noun; ausement and laughter.
In health class, no one could control their mirth due to Mr. Schmdit's loud pronountion of words.
"My liege I have received word from the general!" the soldier spoke.
Mirth- noun; ausement and laughter.
In health class, no one could control their mirth due to Mr. Schmdit's loud pronountion of words.
Friday, January 23, 2015
MacBeth Summary Questions
Scene I: The Witches are introduced as they arrange to meet MacBeth when the fighting is over.
Scene II: King Duncan hears good news of the battle; Banquo and MacBeth have fought valiantly against his enemies, and the king rewards MacBeth with a new title.
Scene III: The Witches speak prophecies to MacBeth and Banquo and the first prophecy comes true.
Scene IV: King Ducan receives MacBeth and Banquo with gratitude for their achievements, then announces that his son Malcolm will become king of Scotland.
Scene V: Lady MacBeth reads MacBeth's letter about becoming king.
Scene VI: King Duncan arrives at the Lady MacBeth and MacBeth's castle.
Scene VII: MacBeth starts to have second thoughts about killing Duncan, Lady MacBeth tells him to go with the plan, because it will work and he is not a man.
Act 2:
Scene I: Banquo and his son Fleance are going to bed when they come across Macbeth, who is going to kill Duncan.
Scene II: Duncan has been killed; Macbeth is already having second thoughts, but Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to grow up.
Scene III: Murder has been found out and the porter is drunk; Duncan's sons run away for their lives.
Scene II: King Duncan hears good news of the battle; Banquo and MacBeth have fought valiantly against his enemies, and the king rewards MacBeth with a new title.
Scene III: The Witches speak prophecies to MacBeth and Banquo and the first prophecy comes true.
Scene IV: King Ducan receives MacBeth and Banquo with gratitude for their achievements, then announces that his son Malcolm will become king of Scotland.
Scene V: Lady MacBeth reads MacBeth's letter about becoming king.
Scene VI: King Duncan arrives at the Lady MacBeth and MacBeth's castle.
Scene VII: MacBeth starts to have second thoughts about killing Duncan, Lady MacBeth tells him to go with the plan, because it will work and he is not a man.
Act 2:
Scene I: Banquo and his son Fleance are going to bed when they come across Macbeth, who is going to kill Duncan.
Scene II: Duncan has been killed; Macbeth is already having second thoughts, but Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to grow up.
Scene III: Murder has been found out and the porter is drunk; Duncan's sons run away for their lives.
End of Act 1: Questions 5-7 : Beginning of Act II (MacBeth)
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? She thinks MacBeth is not good enough to win the title of king and he will never be good enough without her help. Lady MacBeth plans to kill Duncan so that MacBeth will become king.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She invites the spirits into her body and make the heavens "blind" in the abyss of darkness. She tells the spirits to take everything away that makes her a woman.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
She tells him that everything is planned and that everything will go according to plan and their future is sealed; leave everything up to her.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
Duncan has praised him and given him a new title, along with people seeing MacBeth as a hero and looking up to him as a role model.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
Lady MacBeth tells MacBeth he will get no where if he doesn't do this and that he is a coward, not a man, if he doesn't go through with the plan.
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
Lady Macbeth plans to make Duncan's guards drunk to the point where they pass out, and then take the daggers of the guards; killing Duncan with them, killing the guards and putting the daggers in their hands to make it look like they did. Lady Macbeth also plans that after that they will make a lot of noise, sorrow, and grief.
VOCABULARY (from Macbeth)
1) Mirth-amusement or laughter; noun
2) Liege-a feudal vassal or subject;noun
3) Parricide- a person who commits an act;noun
4) Verity-something that is true;noun
5) Avarice-insatiable greed for riches;noun
6) Avaunt-before;noun
7) Posterity-all descendants of one person;noun
8) Homage-respect or reverence paid or rendered;noun
9) Cloistered-secluded from the world; adj.
10) Equivocator-unclear expressions or avoid commitment; verb
11) Eminence-high station, rank, or repute; noun
12) Avouch-to admit, to confess; verb
13) Thralls-a person who is in bondage, slave;noun
14) Malevolence-ill will, the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; noun
MACBETH: ACT II Questions
Scene i
1) Who says the following: “Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, and yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives away in repose.” What is significant about the quote? How has the atmosphere of the castle been changed? Banquo. He is still thinking about the witches and their cursed prophecies.
2) Why does Banquo mention his dream of the Weird Sisters? Hint: Ironically this is his last dream.
Because what the sisters have foretold them is about to happen and he will never dream again.
3) What does Macbeth say he and Banquo will talk about later in private?
The witches prophecies and about how he will become king.
4) Reread lines 42-70. Briefly summarize what Macbeth is saying in this soliloquy.
That he is going to kill Duncan, with a real dagger and not the fake dagger he sees before him with the mind.
5) How does the illusion of the dagger play into the mindset of either witchcraft or Macbeth losing it.
The illusion of the dagger is showing that the witches prophecies are coming true and Macbeth is starting to have second thoughts.
Scene ii
1) What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold”? That the guard man have been drinking and are now passed out drunk, therefore Lady Macbeth has succeeded in her plan.
2) Symbolically what does the fatal bellman toll? More than one thing here. And who is the fatal bellmen—the one Lady Macbeth hears? The owl represents the bellman toll of bringing the fatal blow of Duncan.
3) How do you read the lines, “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done ‘t.” What does this say about Lady Macbeth? Lady Macbeth would of did the deed herself of killing Duncan if he haven't had looked like her father.
4) Sleep is an important symbol in this play. Please keep a list of all the times (with line numbers) that sleep is mentioned in Act II. Attach and turn this list in with these questions.
5) What is meant when Macbeth says, “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”?
Macbeth won't be getting anymore sleep, because every time he will attempt to sleep he will be reminded of the murder he has done.
6) Why is Lady Macbeth upset with Macbeth towards the end of scene ii?
Macbeth has brought the bloody daggers with him and refuses to take them back, and Lady Macbeth takes them instead, because Macbeth has now become a coward.
7) What is symbolic about the knocking that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hear?
God might be knocking at the door.
8) What does Lady Macbeth say about washing of hands at the end of the scene? Do you believe her?
That her heart is white and her hands are the same as Macbeth, but she is not a coward and that water can easily wash away the deed that has been done. No.
Scene iii
1) How is the Porter a humorous character? What does he say about drink? How does he metaphorical set the atmosphere of the scene? The Porter sorta of makes fun of the devil and the knocking that is going on within the castle. That the drink has not sharpen his sense and because of so has let the devil in the castle. The Porter sets the mood as a dark serious yet humorous atmosphere.
2) Who is at the gates? (more than 1 person)
Macduff and Lennox
3) What does Macduff mean when he says, “Confusion now hath made his masterpiece!”?
Chaos had crept into the castle and he doesn't understand what just happened.
4) How does Macbeth react to the news of the king’s murder? How does Lady Macbeth react?
Macbeth pretends to take the news aback and "tries" to vision what might have happened to Duncan.
Lady Macbeth pretends that she doesn't know what happened unless someone explains it to her, but she is told it's not meant for a woman to hear.
5) Where do Donalbain and Malcolm decide to go? Why?
Ireland, England, they believe that anyone related or even closely related to Duncan will be killed. Separation would be the best option to survive.
Scene iv
1) What is meant by the old man when he says, “On Tuesday last, a falcon, tow’ring in her pride of place, was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed”? What is symbolically suggested here? Hint: Relate the birds to scene ii. A falcon was killed by an owl. The falcon represents the king and the owl represents Macbeth; Macbeth killing Duncan.
2) What does Macduff say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
That they have fled and are not coming back; people are putting the blame on them.
3) What does Macduff say about Macbeth?
Macduff doesn't trust Macbeth; not going to Scone.
4) What is meant by the line, “Lest our old robes sit easier than our new”?
Everything was peaceful and fine with Duncan king, but how would it be with Macbeth being king?
5) Why doesn’t Macduff go to the coronation?
He is supiocius of Macbeth and is going to try to get the truth out.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She invites the spirits into her body and make the heavens "blind" in the abyss of darkness. She tells the spirits to take everything away that makes her a woman.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
She tells him that everything is planned and that everything will go according to plan and their future is sealed; leave everything up to her.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
Duncan has praised him and given him a new title, along with people seeing MacBeth as a hero and looking up to him as a role model.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
Lady MacBeth tells MacBeth he will get no where if he doesn't do this and that he is a coward, not a man, if he doesn't go through with the plan.
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
Lady Macbeth plans to make Duncan's guards drunk to the point where they pass out, and then take the daggers of the guards; killing Duncan with them, killing the guards and putting the daggers in their hands to make it look like they did. Lady Macbeth also plans that after that they will make a lot of noise, sorrow, and grief.
VOCABULARY (from Macbeth)
1) Mirth-amusement or laughter; noun
2) Liege-a feudal vassal or subject;noun
3) Parricide- a person who commits an act;noun
4) Verity-something that is true;noun
5) Avarice-insatiable greed for riches;noun
6) Avaunt-before;noun
7) Posterity-all descendants of one person;noun
8) Homage-respect or reverence paid or rendered;noun
9) Cloistered-secluded from the world; adj.
10) Equivocator-unclear expressions or avoid commitment; verb
11) Eminence-high station, rank, or repute; noun
12) Avouch-to admit, to confess; verb
13) Thralls-a person who is in bondage, slave;noun
14) Malevolence-ill will, the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; noun
MACBETH: ACT II Questions
Scene i
1) Who says the following: “Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, and yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives away in repose.” What is significant about the quote? How has the atmosphere of the castle been changed? Banquo. He is still thinking about the witches and their cursed prophecies.
2) Why does Banquo mention his dream of the Weird Sisters? Hint: Ironically this is his last dream.
Because what the sisters have foretold them is about to happen and he will never dream again.
3) What does Macbeth say he and Banquo will talk about later in private?
The witches prophecies and about how he will become king.
4) Reread lines 42-70. Briefly summarize what Macbeth is saying in this soliloquy.
That he is going to kill Duncan, with a real dagger and not the fake dagger he sees before him with the mind.
5) How does the illusion of the dagger play into the mindset of either witchcraft or Macbeth losing it.
The illusion of the dagger is showing that the witches prophecies are coming true and Macbeth is starting to have second thoughts.
Scene ii
1) What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold”? That the guard man have been drinking and are now passed out drunk, therefore Lady Macbeth has succeeded in her plan.
2) Symbolically what does the fatal bellman toll? More than one thing here. And who is the fatal bellmen—the one Lady Macbeth hears? The owl represents the bellman toll of bringing the fatal blow of Duncan.
3) How do you read the lines, “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done ‘t.” What does this say about Lady Macbeth? Lady Macbeth would of did the deed herself of killing Duncan if he haven't had looked like her father.
4) Sleep is an important symbol in this play. Please keep a list of all the times (with line numbers) that sleep is mentioned in Act II. Attach and turn this list in with these questions.
5) What is meant when Macbeth says, “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”?
Macbeth won't be getting anymore sleep, because every time he will attempt to sleep he will be reminded of the murder he has done.
6) Why is Lady Macbeth upset with Macbeth towards the end of scene ii?
Macbeth has brought the bloody daggers with him and refuses to take them back, and Lady Macbeth takes them instead, because Macbeth has now become a coward.
7) What is symbolic about the knocking that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hear?
God might be knocking at the door.
8) What does Lady Macbeth say about washing of hands at the end of the scene? Do you believe her?
That her heart is white and her hands are the same as Macbeth, but she is not a coward and that water can easily wash away the deed that has been done. No.
Scene iii
1) How is the Porter a humorous character? What does he say about drink? How does he metaphorical set the atmosphere of the scene? The Porter sorta of makes fun of the devil and the knocking that is going on within the castle. That the drink has not sharpen his sense and because of so has let the devil in the castle. The Porter sets the mood as a dark serious yet humorous atmosphere.
2) Who is at the gates? (more than 1 person)
Macduff and Lennox
3) What does Macduff mean when he says, “Confusion now hath made his masterpiece!”?
Chaos had crept into the castle and he doesn't understand what just happened.
4) How does Macbeth react to the news of the king’s murder? How does Lady Macbeth react?
Macbeth pretends to take the news aback and "tries" to vision what might have happened to Duncan.
Lady Macbeth pretends that she doesn't know what happened unless someone explains it to her, but she is told it's not meant for a woman to hear.
5) Where do Donalbain and Malcolm decide to go? Why?
Ireland, England, they believe that anyone related or even closely related to Duncan will be killed. Separation would be the best option to survive.
Scene iv
1) What is meant by the old man when he says, “On Tuesday last, a falcon, tow’ring in her pride of place, was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed”? What is symbolically suggested here? Hint: Relate the birds to scene ii. A falcon was killed by an owl. The falcon represents the king and the owl represents Macbeth; Macbeth killing Duncan.
2) What does Macduff say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
That they have fled and are not coming back; people are putting the blame on them.
3) What does Macduff say about Macbeth?
Macduff doesn't trust Macbeth; not going to Scone.
4) What is meant by the line, “Lest our old robes sit easier than our new”?
Everything was peaceful and fine with Duncan king, but how would it be with Macbeth being king?
5) Why doesn’t Macduff go to the coronation?
He is supiocius of Macbeth and is going to try to get the truth out.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
MacBeth Questions
Macbeth Study Questions
ACT I
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 mood of the play is very dark and serious. The witches symbolize maybe the possibilities that could happen if only they were listened to or in some way the guardians of the "play". I don't really believe they are witches, they are more like oracles.
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? Fair can be foul and foul can be fair. That most of the things that are going to happen in the play are going to fair but foul, and foul but fair.
3) How can a battle be “Lost and won”? What foreshadow might this set-up? What is the real battle in this play?
You can loose your title in battle or land, but also win the battle or win land or win a new title. The real battle in this play is MacBeth wanting to become king and having the witches tell him his destinies or the 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? That magic will be involved in the play and might actually play an important role. The familiars may symbolize power.
Scene ii
1) What does the bloody man report?
The Bloody Captain reports that they almost lost the battle, but thanks to MacBeth and Banquo, they won the battle and MacBeth won the title of Thane of Cawdor.
2) Why is Macdonwald a worthy rebel?
Macdonwald was found out to be a traitor and is sentenced to death, which MacBeth earns Macdonwald's title of Thane of Cawdor.
3) What similes or metaphors does the captain (the bloody man) use to describe Macbeth and Banquo? What is significant about these descriptions? He describles MacBeth and Banquo as eagles, sparrows, the hare, or the lion. The birds symbolize great power and show how they are not disturbed by the happenings around them.
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. Golgotha is Jesus being nailed to the cross in the bible. The battle can be remembered as much as Jesus curfixed. The battle was memorable and bloody. Ridding of sins. Forgiveness of sins.
5) Who was Scotland fighting?
MacBeth and Banquo along with the Noriwans.
Scene iii
1) Why do the witches talk in poetry?
They have this aura around them and most spells or prophices are talked in poetry, so they don't get understood so easily.
2) What do the witches predict for Macbeth? What is the dramatic irony involved?
The witches predict for MacBeth that he will become king. MacBeth will become king, but not the king he wants himself to be. Banquo tells MacBeth not to listen to the witches nor trust them.
3) What do they witches predict for Banquo? What irony is involved in this promise?
That he will not be happy, yet much happier. That Banquo will always be behind MacBeth and never advance forward, but yet Banquo is also king because he is the descandented of King James I.
4) What is your first impression of Macbeth in scenes ii-iii? What is your first impression of Banquo? He seems little like a stuck up man all about power. My first impression of Banquo is that he isn't such a bad guy and in a way I feel sorry for him.
5) How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches predictions? What does this tell us about their characters?
MacBeth believes the witches word by word, whereas Banquo doesn't trust the witches and he doesn't believe them at all. MacBeth will fall and Banquo will raise.
6) What message does Ross bring?
Ross brings the message of MacBeth being the Thane of Cawdor and when Macbeth hears of this he starts to pray to become king.
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. Banquo is trying to tell MacBeth or warn MacBeth not to trust the witches, because they will feed us truths, but play around with them just to make them suffer.
Scene iv
1) What is Malcolm’s description of Cawdor’s execution?
The Thane of Cawdor had no problem dying or didn't care that he was getting executed.
2) What is the King’s response to this description?
That there was no way the Thane of Cawdor would just accept his death just like that, and maybe was pleading for help in his mind.
3) Who does the King name as his successor? How does Macbeth react to this information?
His son Malcolm. MacBeth doesn't like how he now has someone or something in his way of becoming king himself.
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 speaks the quote. MacBeth sees an obstacle in his path of becoming king and he does not know what to do, since the witches have told him that he would become king. He feels he should either fall down or give up becoming king or find some way to push Malcolm out of the picture and become king.
ACT I
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 mood of the play is very dark and serious. The witches symbolize maybe the possibilities that could happen if only they were listened to or in some way the guardians of the "play". I don't really believe they are witches, they are more like oracles.
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? Fair can be foul and foul can be fair. That most of the things that are going to happen in the play are going to fair but foul, and foul but fair.
3) How can a battle be “Lost and won”? What foreshadow might this set-up? What is the real battle in this play?
You can loose your title in battle or land, but also win the battle or win land or win a new title. The real battle in this play is MacBeth wanting to become king and having the witches tell him his destinies or the 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? That magic will be involved in the play and might actually play an important role. The familiars may symbolize power.
Scene ii
1) What does the bloody man report?
The Bloody Captain reports that they almost lost the battle, but thanks to MacBeth and Banquo, they won the battle and MacBeth won the title of Thane of Cawdor.
2) Why is Macdonwald a worthy rebel?
Macdonwald was found out to be a traitor and is sentenced to death, which MacBeth earns Macdonwald's title of Thane of Cawdor.
3) What similes or metaphors does the captain (the bloody man) use to describe Macbeth and Banquo? What is significant about these descriptions? He describles MacBeth and Banquo as eagles, sparrows, the hare, or the lion. The birds symbolize great power and show how they are not disturbed by the happenings around them.
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. Golgotha is Jesus being nailed to the cross in the bible. The battle can be remembered as much as Jesus curfixed. The battle was memorable and bloody. Ridding of sins. Forgiveness of sins.
5) Who was Scotland fighting?
MacBeth and Banquo along with the Noriwans.
Scene iii
1) Why do the witches talk in poetry?
They have this aura around them and most spells or prophices are talked in poetry, so they don't get understood so easily.
2) What do the witches predict for Macbeth? What is the dramatic irony involved?
The witches predict for MacBeth that he will become king. MacBeth will become king, but not the king he wants himself to be. Banquo tells MacBeth not to listen to the witches nor trust them.
3) What do they witches predict for Banquo? What irony is involved in this promise?
That he will not be happy, yet much happier. That Banquo will always be behind MacBeth and never advance forward, but yet Banquo is also king because he is the descandented of King James I.
4) What is your first impression of Macbeth in scenes ii-iii? What is your first impression of Banquo? He seems little like a stuck up man all about power. My first impression of Banquo is that he isn't such a bad guy and in a way I feel sorry for him.
5) How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches predictions? What does this tell us about their characters?
MacBeth believes the witches word by word, whereas Banquo doesn't trust the witches and he doesn't believe them at all. MacBeth will fall and Banquo will raise.
6) What message does Ross bring?
Ross brings the message of MacBeth being the Thane of Cawdor and when Macbeth hears of this he starts to pray to become king.
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. Banquo is trying to tell MacBeth or warn MacBeth not to trust the witches, because they will feed us truths, but play around with them just to make them suffer.
Scene iv
1) What is Malcolm’s description of Cawdor’s execution?
The Thane of Cawdor had no problem dying or didn't care that he was getting executed.
2) What is the King’s response to this description?
That there was no way the Thane of Cawdor would just accept his death just like that, and maybe was pleading for help in his mind.
3) Who does the King name as his successor? How does Macbeth react to this information?
His son Malcolm. MacBeth doesn't like how he now has someone or something in his way of becoming king himself.
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 speaks the quote. MacBeth sees an obstacle in his path of becoming king and he does not know what to do, since the witches have told him that he would become king. He feels he should either fall down or give up becoming king or find some way to push Malcolm out of the picture and become king.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Questions about Invictus by William Ernest Henley
Determine the basic design of the poem by considering the who, what, when, where, and why of the dramatic situation.
*The basic design of the poem states that William being diagnosed with tubercular arthritis in a hospital bed of the year 1875, is writing to tell his tale and how strong willed he is and that no matter what he goes through, he can't be teared down.
What is being dramatized? What conflicts or themes does the poem present, address, or question?
*That William is in charge of his fate and his soul; he's not afraid to die and not afraid to live.
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?
*William. Speaker is trying to say that he is indesturable and cannot be conquered. The audience is absent or talking to a force.
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.?
*William starts to recollection his improvised childhood, where the inspiration brings in and the true meaning of the poem.
When does the action occur? What is the date and/or time of day?
* In 1875 in a hospital where William was getting his leg amputated.
Where is the speaker? Describe the physical location of the dramatic moment.
*William Ernest Henley is laying in a hospital bed while he was recovering from tubercular arthritis, which amputated one of his legs just below the knee.
Why does the speaker feel compelled to speak at this moment? What is his/her motivation?
* William at a young age has been through a lot and he feels that no matter what happens to him, nothing can truly tear him apart. His motivation was his tubercular arthritis.
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