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Double, double toil and trouble Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. The “Real” Macbeth lived in the 11 th Century. He was a Scottish “Thane” (Lord) who was cousin to King Duncan. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Double, double toil and trouble

Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.

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The “Real” Macbeth lived in the 11th Century. He was a Scottish “Thane” (Lord) who was cousin to King Duncan.

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King James I loved the theater. Shakespeare wrote Macbeth for him. Shakespeare made James’ ancestor, Banquo, the most courageous character in the play.

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The three “weird sisters” predict Macbeth will be king. Name the allusion. (“Wyrd” means fate.)

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John Singer Sargent’s portrait of Lady Macbeth contains interesting symbolism. How does the artist characterize Lady Macbeth?

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Discuss the difference between fate and free

will.

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Define ambition.

Is ambition a good quality?

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Define tragedy.

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1. The tragic figure is a noble, good person, but not perfect.

2. The tragic figure has a tragic flaw (hamartia), that could be an excess of a particular virtue.

3. The tragic figure’s downfall is his/her own fault.4. The punishment exceeds the crime. Downfall

has a ripple effect.5. The tragic fall is not pure loss. Gain in self

knowledge.

Tragedy according to Aristotle

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How could Lance Armstrong be considered a tragic figure? What was his tragic flaw? Was he responsible for his own downfall?

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Think of a tragic situation that fits

Aristotle’s criteria.

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What is your hamartia? What can you do to

keep it under control so it does not cause

your personal downfall?