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Macbeth

Macbeth. Act III Holinshed’s Chronicles. Act I/II Quiz. Please quietly take 10 minutes to study for today’s quiz! Look over reading comprehension questions. CCGPS.

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Macbeth

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  1. Macbeth Act III Holinshed’s Chronicles

  2. Act I/II Quiz • Please quietly take 10 minutes to study for today’s quiz! • Look over reading comprehension questions.

  3. CCGPS • ELACC11-12RL2: Determine two or more themes or central ideas of text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text

  4. CCGPS • ELACC11-12RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.

  5. CCGPS • ELACC11-12W7: Conduct short and/or sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

  6. Essential Question Why is understanding historical context for a literary work important? How do the “Divine Rights of Kings” directly relate to the way Shakespeare wrote Macbeth?

  7. Macbeth: Act III Scene I. • Why does the presence of Banquo concern Macbeth? • Why does Macbeth refer to his title as king by saying “Fruitless Crown, Barren Scepter, and Unlineal Hand?” How does this relate to our study of the “Divine Rights of Kings?” • Why does Macbeth decide to hire help to murder Banquo?

  8. Macbeth: Act III Scene II • In lines 5-8, Lady Macbeth says “Naught’s had, all’s spent,/ Where our desire is got without content./ ‘Tis safer to be that which we destroy/ than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy/” ? What is the significance of these lines? Scene III • Detail the events of the murderers’ attempt on assassinating Banquo. Scene IV: • Why does Macbeth see Banquo at the dinner table? • On lines 135-138, Macbeth says “More shall they speak; for now I am bent to know/ by the worst means the worst. For mine own good/ All causes shall give way. I am in blood Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more”. What does he mean in stating these lines?

  9. Macbeth: Act III Scene V. • How does Hecate (The head witch) decide to get involved in Macbeth’s events? Scene VI • Why has Macduff left Scotland?

  10. Macbeth: Journal Response 3 (CP) • Would you say that Macbeth has a conscience? Why or why not? Do people who consistently do “bad things” have a conscience? • Explain in a ½ page journal entry.

  11. Macbeth: Journal Response 3 (Pre-AP) • Throughout the first 3 acts of the play, Macbeth seems to struggle with making decisions and accepting their consequences. Does Macbeth have a conscience? Can people who are constantly doing “bad things” have a conscience?

  12. Holinshed’s Chronicles (CP) • On your previous T-chart from the first Holinshed’s Chronicles excerpt, continue to list the similarities and differences of this text to the Macbeth play.

  13. Holinshed’s Chronicles (Pre-AP) • Re-read the 1st section of Holinshed’s Chronicles (p. 361) before reading the 2nd section of Holinshed’s Chronicles (p.380) • How does the involvement of Banquo change from Holinshed’s Chronicles to Macbeth? How does this relate to King James’ influence on the play?

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