INTRO TO MACBETH

SettingMacbeth takes place during the 11th century in

both England but MAINLY Scotland

Opening scenes• Scotland is at WAR with NORWAY

3 Witches • These three women are

the supernatural element of the play

• Tell Macbeth multiple prophecies

• They are meddlers and like mischief and trouble

• They speak in riddles and paradoxical statements

Double, double toil and troubleFire burn and

cauldron BUBBLE!

Macbeth

• Main character and title of play

• When the play begins, he is a great War General and his title is the Thane of Glamis ( a military nobleman with his own land and estate)

• He gets all “inception” on us...

King Duncan• As the play begins, Duncan is the

undisputed King of Scotland • Benevolent, generous and

trusting..perhaps a bit TOO trusting...

• He adores Macbeth and quickly gives Macbeth a new title of honor known as the Thane of Cawdor in exchange for Macbeth’s battle accomplishments

Banquo

• Macbeth’s BFF• Also a great War General;

fought with Macbeth by his side

• Very level headed• Wants the best to

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth• Macbeth’s wife• Defies your expectations of

women during this time period• She wants what she wants and

will stop at nothing to get it! • Abigail-esque?• Desperately wants her

husband to be what she deems as successful

MacDUFF

-Scottish nobleman/thane and well-respected

- Driven by rage to finally act...

- Has a castle with many servants; has a wife, Lady Macduff, and children

Malcom and Donalbain

• The 2 sons of King Duncan (princes!)

• Malcolm is the heir to the throne

Focused QuestionsAct I, Scene 5, lines 15-301.What is your first impression of Lady

Macbeth? Be critical.

Act I, Scene 5, lines 38-541. How does Lady Macbeth defy your

expectations of a woman during Shakespeare’s time period?

Focused QuestionsAct I, Scene 7, lines 1-281.Characterize Macbeth and his overall mindset

in this soliloquy. What does this reveal about him?

Act III, Scene 1, lines 48-721. In this soliloquy, Macbeth decides to kill his

close confidant Banquo. What does this suggest about his character?

Act I Critical Responses(Please answer this on the back on the packet)

1. So far in the play, who do you think controls Macbeth’s fate?

2. Take a look at page 347 and view the different film portrayals of Macbeth’s character. Think about what characteristics of Macbeth are illustrated in each one. In your opinion, which depiction is the most representative of Macbeth and why?

Focused Question

• Act III, Scene 6, lines 1-24• Act III, Scene 6, lines 24-39

Quotation Log Quotation location: Act I Scene v lines 63-66QUOTE #1: “To beguile the time, look like the

time; bear welcome in your eye, your hand, your tongue; look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t” (I. v. 63-66).

Quotation Log Quotation location: Act II Scene i lines 44, 49-51)QUOTE #2: “Mine eyes are made the fools o’ the

other senses, or else worth all the rest...Now o’er the one half-world Nature seems dead, and wicked dreams abuse the curtained sleep” (II. i. 44, 49-51).

Quotation Log Quotation location: Act II Scene ii line 73QUOTE #2: “To know my deed, ‘twere best not

know myself” (II. ii. 73).Prediction??

BLOCK 2—Apparition ActivityGroup 1: Armed Head1. Casey2. Anthony3. Ryan4. Nick

Group 2 : a Bloody Child1. Kim2. Evan3. Austin4. Sierra

Group 3: a Crowned Child1. Hannah2. Luke3. Jamie4. Billy

Group 4: Eight Kings and Banquo

1. Zach2. Adrienne3. Nina4. Sophie

Group 5: a Crowned Child 1. Joey2. Peyton3. Allie4. Lenny

BLOCK 2 VOCAB GAME INVENTIONS!

Group 1:1. Casey2. Anthony3. Ryan4. Sophie

Group 2 :1. Kim2. Evan3. Joey4. Sierra

Group 3:1. Hannah2. Luke3. Jamie4. Peyton

Group 4:1. Zach2. Adrienne3. Nick4. Billy

Group 5:1. Austin 2. Nina 3. Allie4. Lenny

BLOCK 3—Small Groups for Apparition Activity

Group 1—Armed Head1. Nathan2. Kevin3. Geena4. Steph

Group 2—A Bloody Child 1. Hailey2. Keara3. Zach4. Jess

Group 3—A Crowned Child1. Elizabeth2. Brian3. Susannah4. Ashley

Group 4—Eights Kings and Banquo

1. Jenna2. Abbie3. Nicki B4. Rachel

Group 6—A Bloody Child

1. Jeff2. Lexi3. Amanda4. Kaitlynn

Group 5—A Crown Child

1. Abigail2. Kayla3. Nikki P

4. Bianca

Group 7—Armed Head

1. Shannon2. Marissa3. C.J

BLOCK Act V (scenes 1-7) Small Group Reading

Group 11. Jon2. Lina3. Zane4. Alysa C

Group 2 1. Megan2. Tom3. Amanda4. Ty

Group 31. Ben2. Gabby3. Connor4. Erin

Group 41. Taylor2. Ari3. Hang4. Sean

Group 61. Miranda2. Xiomara3. Eric4. Jack

Group 51. Alex2. Macie3. Nick4. Gina

Banquet Activity In your groups, you will act out the banquet

scene using only facial expressions, hand gestures, and body movements to bring this scene to LIFE! All the emotion and action must be conveyed in this way so it must be a little dramatic and OVER the TOP! You may shorten the scene as is appropriate for a wordless performance. Be sure to capture the MOST important parts to fully dramatize Macbeth’s reaction to Banquo’s ghost.

BLOCK –Banquet Activity Small GroupsGroup 11. Jon2. Ari3. Zane4. Nick5. Alysa

Group 2 1. Megan2. Tom3. Amanda4. Erin

Group 31. Gina2. Macie3. Gabby4. Connor5. Alex

Group 41. Emily2. Lina3. Ty4. Sean

Group 51. Miranda2. Xiomara3. Eric4. Jack5. Hang