Exploring Macbeth: Questions, Events, Quotations & Analysis
Delve into the world of Shakespeare's Macbeth with a series of questions about the characters, events, and themes in the play. From Lady Macbeth's fears to Macbeth's ambitions and conflicts, follow the sequence of key events, find supporting quotations, and unravel the intricate web of emotions and actions within the tragedy.
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Do Now Do Now Answer the questions below: Answer the questions below: 1. What is the day of success day of success that Macbeth refers to in his letter? 2. What does Lady Macbeth fear fear about Macbeth? 3. What is the golden round golden round ? 4. Which guest guest is expected to arrive? 5. What is the religious significance of the serpent serpent metaphor?
Do Now Do Now Put the events below in order: Put the events below in order: A. Macduff discovers Duncan s body B. Ross and the Old Man remark on the strange weather conditions C. Macbeth looks down in despair at his bloody hands D. Macbeth sees a floating dagger E. Lady Macbeth faints
Do Now Do Now Find short quotations to support the statements below: Find short quotations to support the statements below: 1. Macbeth is ambitious 2. Macbeth feels conflicted 3. Macbeth is violent
Do Now Do Now Find the page numbers for the events below: Find the page numbers for the events below: 1. The witches first appear on stage 2. Duncan decides to reward Macbeth by making him Thane of Cawdor 3. The witches prophecise that Banquo s sons will be kings 4. Duncan names Malcolm as his successor 5. Macbeth realises that he will not become king without direct action 6. Lady Macbeth reflects that Macbeth is not ruthless enough to murder Duncan 7. Macbeth sees a floating dagger 8. Macbeth regrets murdering Duncan
Do Now Do Now Retrieve short quotations: Retrieve short quotations: 1. Duncan asks if the treacherous Thane of Cawdor has been executed (A1-S4) 2. Duncan names Malcolm as his successor (A1-S4) 3. Macbeth concedes that Duncan is a good king (A1-S7) 4. Macbeth regrets murdering Duncan (A2-S2) 5. Macduff reacts with shock and horror to the murder of Duncan (A2-S3)
Do Now Do Now Copy and complete at least two of the sentences below: Copy and complete at least two of the sentences below: 1. Macbeth s presentation as a hero changes when 2. The appearance of the witches is significant because 3. The regret that Macbeth feels after murdering Duncan is emphasised by 4. The stormy weather on the night of Duncan s murder builds tension, but also
Do Now Do Now Find the page numbers for the events: Find the page numbers for the events: 1. Banquo and Macbeth are compared to powerful cannons (A1-S2) 2. Banquo remarks on the appearance of the witches (A1-S3) 3. Banquo notices that Macbeth seems intrigued by the prophecies (A1-S3) 4. Macbeth and Banquo are praised by Duncan (A1-S4) 5. Banquo first hears the news of Duncan s death (A2-S3)
Do Now Do Now Answer the questions : Answer the questions : 1. Who was King of England and Scotland when the play was first performed? 2. What is Macbeth s tragic flaw? 3. What irreversible act does Macbeth commit that is responsible for his downfall? 4. What do the witches prophecise about Banquo? 5. What is the name of Duncan s eldest son? 6. What does Macbeth return with in his hands after murdering Duncan? 7. Which character first discovers Duncan s body? 8. What do Ross and the Old Man notice about the weather after Duncan s murder?
Do Now Do Now Fill Fill- -in the gaps: in the gaps: How far is t call d to Forres? What are these So __1 1__ and so __2 2__ in their attire, That look not like the __3 3__ o the earth, And yet are on t? Live you or are you aught That man may question? You seem to understand me, By each at once her __4 4__ finger laying Upon her __5 5__ __6 6__: you should be __7 7__, And yet your __8 8__ forbid me to interpret That you are so.
Recap Recap Copy and complete the quotations below: Copy and complete the quotations below: 1. Come thick ____ and pall thee in the ____ smoke of ____ 2. Nor heaven peep through the ____ of the ____ 3. A foolish thought to say a ____ ____ 4. My ____ are of ____ colour; but I ____ to wear a ____ so ____ 5. When all s done, you ____ but on a ____ 6. Fie for ____! 7. You lack the ____ of all natures, ____
Do Now Do Now Identify and correct the eight errors in the passage below: Identify and correct the eight errors in the passage below: Unlike the treasonous macbeth, Macduff is completely loyal to Duncen and his son Malcolm. He discovers Duncans body, and he soon becomes suspisious of Macbeth. Fearing Macbeths vengeance, he flees to England to support Malcom in his assault on Macbeth. However this leaves his castle, wife and children undefended and vunerable.
Do Now Do Now Identify the act and scene: Identify the act and scene:
