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The Tragedy of Macbeth

The Tragedy of Macbeth. Parts of a Play. Parts of a Play. Acts: a major section of a play. Each Act is divided into several scenes . Macbeth has 5 Acts. Scenes: Short subdivisions of an act that begin and end with characters entering or exiting the stage. ACT I. Exposition

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The Tragedy of Macbeth

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  1. The Tragedy of Macbeth Parts of a Play

  2. Parts of a Play • Acts:a major section of a play. Each Act is divided into several scenes. • Macbeth has 5 Acts. • Scenes:Short subdivisions of an act that begin and end with characters entering or exiting the stage.

  3. ACT I Exposition • Establishes a setting, introduces some of the main characters, explains the background, and introduces the characters main conflicts. Provoking Action • This is where the plot begins. The rest of the story unfolds from this incident.

  4. ACT II Turning Points • A Shakespearean play may have several turning points. • Act II generally has at least one turning point for the protagonist.

  5. ACT III Climax • The most intense moment in a play. • A powerful moment. • Act 3 Scene 3 :The very night Macbeth is meant to celebrate his new crown, the ghost of Banquo visits him and ruins the party. Macbeth has a fit in front of all of his new subjects. It seems he isn't of sound mind to run himself, never mind the kingdom. He begins to unravel, and suspicions arise.

  6. ACT IV Falling Action • Contains further turning points. • As the consequences of the action in Act III begin to unfold and more tension builds.

  7. ACT V Resolution • In the final act, the conflict is resolved, either through downfall or triumph. • The resolution in a tragedy is the catastrophe resulting from the climactic actions, usually focusing on the downfall of the protagonist. • Macbeth is slain and Malcolm is named king.

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