Macbeth: Dec. 8 - Dec. 11

***Macbeth Test on Wed. Dec. 16 (100 multiple choice)***
Fri. Dec. 11/09 Interactive map Macbeth online play
- In-class essay:

• (30 marks) Your essay should include:
  
• Introduction paragraph
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a general
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a husband
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as king
• Concluding paragraph
• Here is a sample introductory paragraph that you can use or modify:

Macbeth's Character

The tragedy of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is a play about unchecked ambition. The central figure, Macbeth, is a complex character whose decisions and actions ultimately destroy his own humanity. This paper will show that Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

Macbeth Retold (James McAvoy) Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7

Thurs. Dec. 10/09 Interactive map Macbeth online play
- We will watch the conclusion of the movie version of Macbeth, directed by Roman Polanski, starting at Act III Scene 5, Macbeth's second meeting with the witches.
- If there is time at the end of the class, we will review the questions on sheets for Episodes 8 and up.

Wed. Dec. 9/09
- Use your time in the computer lab today to prepare for your in-class essay on Friday, Dec. 11th.
- Read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii
- Review Macbeth's character traits below, as identified in class yesterday:

1. Military General (trusted, brave, loyal, noble, courageous, respected, and skilled; capable of killing in battle; seen as protector; takes pride in his actions; influenced by witches, mentally stable; has friends and is part of a fraternity of Thanes)
2. Husband (faithful/ loving toward wife; wants to please wife and have her think he is manly; influenced/manipulated by wife; ambitious; experiences self-doubt/remorse over plotting, decisions and actions; realizes his desires are corrupt; his anxiety over Duncan's murder leads to emotional torment/hallucinations; poisonous partnership)
   
3. King (not virtuous; corruptly crowned; suspicious, paranoid, self-centred, distrustful, and vengeful; insomniac; mentally unstable; becomes increasingly murderous; detached and alone)
   

• Be prepared to write an in-class five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character on Fri. Dec. 11th. (30 marks) Your essay should include:
  
• Introduction paragraph
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a general
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a husband
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as king
• Concluding paragraph
• Here is a sample introductory paragraph that you can use or modify:

Macbeth's Character

The tragedy of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is a play about unchecked ambition. The central figure, Macbeth, is a complex character whose decisions and actions ultimately destroy his own humanity. This paper will show that Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.

Tues. Dec. 8 / 09 Interactive map Macbeth online play

- Review Episode 7 questions (Act III).
- View "Macbeth: The Secretist Man" video and read "Macbeth: The Man" pp. xx-xxiii.
- Review the Macbeth character assignment sheet.

• In groups, discuss Macbeth's character with respect to his three roles as military general, husband, and king. Make notes.
• Use your computer class on Wed. Dec. 9th to do more research and fill in the assignment sheet with quotes and notes.
• Be prepared to write an in-class five paragraph essay on Macbeth's character on Fri. Dec. 11th. (30 marks) Your essay should include:
  
• Introduction paragraph
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a general
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as a husband
• paragraph on Macbeth's character as king
• Concluding paragraph
• Here is a sample introductory paragraph that you can use or modify:

Macbeth's Character

The tragedy of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is a play about unchecked ambition. The central figure, Macbeth, is a complex character whose decisions and actions ultimately destroy his own humanity. This paper will show that Macbeth displays conflicting traits and behaviors that are revealed through his roles as military general, husband, and king.