macbeth groups

sg…. Post articles of criticism about the play. Elisha Tim Joyce Amy Julia



sg….Make a bulletin board about Shakespeare and his works. Post a picture of Shakespeare in the center of your board. Post a little biography of Shakespeare under it. All around the board, write the titles of all the plays he wrote or post little "playbills" for each of his plays.
Jia Chrsty Carlos Amanda Jenny

sg…Create a world map on your bulletin board with an enlarged map of Scotland beside it.
Doris Kelvin Alisha Mert Linda

sg…. Do a bulletin board about careers in politics, government and/or the military.
William Jian Chao Ronald Andrey Alanna

sg…... Spend a period with a film or slide presentation of castles in England and Scotland.
Jamiee Ahsan Sophia Isabela Julia

sg…. Title the board: GHOSTS, WITCHES, VISIONS AND APPARITIONS IN Macbeth. Draw pictures of all of the ghosts, witches, visions and apparitions in Macbeth.
Margarita Jaycy Hashim Steven Anna

due dates and reading schedule for week of dec 5

Homework:

Due Tuesday 1 Directions: For one of the statements, respond by writing a “Deep Thoughts” response of 500 words or more in MLA format as to why you have the belief you do. (anticipation handout)

Due Monday 2. Read Act One, Scene Two-Scene Four, Tuesday Scene Three to Scene Seven

Due on Friday 3 On the “Blog” Act One due on Friday

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Act One

10. What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" to the spirits after she learns Duncan is coming"?
11. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
12. What are Macbeth's arguments to himself against killing Duncan?
13. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
14. What is Lady Macbeth's plan?

Act Two
11. Macduff says, "Oh, gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition,
in a woman's ear, Would murder as it fell." What is ironic about this?
12. What excuse or explanation did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What
is his real reason?
13. Why do Malcolm and Donalbain leave?
14. Why does Ross not believe Malcolm and Donalbain were responsible for Duncan's
murder?

Act Three
6. Who else was missing from the banquet table (besides Banquo)?
7. Macbeth says, "I am in blood Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, Returning
were as tedious as go o'er." What does he mean?
8. What does Hecate want the witches to do?
9. What does Lennox think about Macbeth, Fleance, and Duncan's sons?

Act Four
7. Why does Lady Macduff's son say liars and swearers are fools?
8 Malcolm says, "Angels are bright still, though the brightest fell. Though all things foul
would wear the brows of grace, Yet grace must still look so." What does that mean?
9. Macduff says, "Oh, Scotland, Scotland!" Why?
10. What news does Ross bring to Macduff?

Act 5
7. Who first fights Macbeth? What happens?
8. Macbeth says to Macduff, "But get thee back, my soul is too much charged With blood of thine already." To what is he referring?
9 When does Macbeth know he's in trouble?
10 How does Macbeth die?
11 Who will be King of Scotland?

macbeth

SHORT ANSWER - Macbeth
Act One
1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play?
What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald?
3. Who is sentenced to death?
4. What do the witches predict in I.iii for Macbeth? For Banquo?
5. What news does Ross bring Macbeth?
6. Banquo, like Macbeth, is surprised that the witches have predicted Macbeth's new title.
He is, however, leery. What does he say about the motives of the "instruments of
darkness"?
7. Malcolm describes Cawdor's last moments before execution. What is Duncan's reply?
8. Macbeth says, "Stars, hide your fires, Let not light see my black and deep desires." What
are Macbeth's desires?
9 After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth,
and how does she plan to help him?

10. What is Lady Macbeth's "prayer" to the spirits after she learns Duncan is coming"?
11. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
12. What are Macbeth's arguments to himself against killing Duncan?
13. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
14. What is Lady Macbeth's plan?

Act II
1. What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' predictions?
What is the signal Lady Macbeth is to give Macbeth to let him know that she has taken
care of the guards (grooms)?
3. What excuse does Lady Macbeth give for not killing Duncan herself?
4. After Macbeth kills Duncan, he goes to Lady Macbeth and is concerned about not being
able to say "Amen." What is her advice to him?
5. Then, Macbeth is worried about hearing a voice saying, "Macbeth does murder sleep."
What does Lady Macbeth then tell him to do?
6. Why won't Macbeth take the daggers back to the scene of the crime?
7. Who was knocking?
8. What three things does drinking provoke?
9. How does Lennox describe the night, and what is Macbeth's response?
10. What did Macduff discover?
11. Macduff says, "Oh, gentle lady, 'Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition,
in a woman's ear, Would murder as it fell." What is ironic about this?
12. What excuse or explanation did Macbeth give for killing the guards (grooms)? What
is his real reason?
13. Why do Malcolm and Donalbain leave?
14. Why does Ross not believe Malcolm and Donalbain were responsible for Duncan's
murder?


Act III
1 Why does Macbeth want Banquo and Fleance dead?
2. What is Macbeth's plan for killing Banquo and Fleance? Does it work?
3. Macbeth says, "The worm that's fled Hath nature that in time will venom breed, No
teeth for the present." What does that mean?
4. Who (what) did Macbeth see at the banquet table?
5. How does Lady Macbeth cover for Macbeth at the banquet? What excuses does she give for his wild talk?
6. Who else was missing from the banquet table (besides Banquo)?
7. Macbeth says, "I am in blood Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, Returning
were as tedious as go o'er." What does he mean?
8. What does Hecate want the witches to do?
9. What does Lennox think about Macbeth, Fleance, and Duncan's sons?

Act IV
1. Witch 2 says, "By the pricking of my thumb, Something wicked this way comes." Who
comes?
2. What is Macbeth's attitude towards the witches this time?
3 What four things did the witches show Macbeth? What does each show/say? What isMacbeth's reaction?
4. Macbeth says (about the witches), "Infected be the air whereon they ride, And damned
all those that trust them!" What is Macbeth, in effect, saying about himself?
5. Where is Macduff?
Why does Macbeth have Macduff's family and servants killed?
7. Why does Lady Macduff's son say liars and swearers are fools?
8 Malcolm says, "Angels are bright still, though the brightest fell. Though all things foul
would wear the brows of grace, Yet grace must still look so." What does that mean?
9. Macduff says, "Oh, Scotland, Scotland!" Why?
10. What news does Ross bring to Macduff?

Act V
1. What do the doctor and gentlewoman see Lady Macbeth doing? What do they decide
to do about it?
2 What does Macbeth want the doctor to do for his wife?
3. What trick does Malcolm use to hide the number of men in his army?
4 Malcolm says, "And none serve with him but constrained things Whose hearts are
absent, too." What does that mean?
5. What is Macbeth's reaction to Lady Macbeth's death?
6. What is Macbeth's reaction to the news that Birnam Wood is moving?
7. Who first fights Macbeth? What happens?
8. Macbeth says to Macduff, "But get thee back, my soul is too much charged With blood of thine already." To what is he referring?
9 When does Macbeth know he's in trouble?
10 How does Macbeth die?
11 Who will be King of Scotland?

vocabulary due monday oct 31

Essay must be completed for MONDAY!!!

eminder: Vocabulary words are due next Monday…will be counted as test grade
Vocabulary: Due on Monday
tirade premediated plausible
heinous odious interminable
implaable sinewy respite consumated

Follow the format that you were given in class. This assignment will be graded. Do not plagiarize the sentences. This constitutes a zero.

vocab

Vocabulary
oilcloth repulsive plateau asphodels tamarisks veranda promontory trawler bungalow mannerism adversary exceptional
part II
magistrate tic prosecution snide counsel taciturn fidgety brandished conviction indignantly irrationally cordial commotion subdued intently acquitted oasis tormented cortege

homework for the Stranger

Homework Assignment

Chapters 1 & 2
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Chapter 1

6. Describe Meursault’s dream-like experience beginning on page 9. What is happening?

7. What is the purpose of holding a vigil? How long does it last?

8. What is Thomas Perez’s relationship with Maman?

9. How do they reach the church? How long does it take? How is the casket transported?

10. What are three (3) of Meursault’s last thoughts of the burial?

Chapter 2

1. Who does Meursault meet the day after his mother is buried?

2. On page 21, what hint is the reader given as to where Meursault lives?

3. What does Meursault choose to do on Sunday? What does this demonstrate about his character/personality?

4. What does Meursault mean when he says, "It occurred to me....really, nothing had changed." (See last sentence on page 24 for clarification).


The Stranger - Chapters 3 - 6
Chapter 3

5. What prompted Raymond’s fight with "the man"?

6. What prompted Raymond to beat his girlfriend "till she bled"?

7. What does Meursault do for Raymond to have Ray say, "Now you’re a pal, Meursault."

Chapter 4

1. What do Meursault and Marie hear coming from Raymond’s room? What is happening?

2. How do you know if Meursault is upset or calm about what just happened?

3. What happens to Salamano’s dog?

4. How does Salamano react?

Chapter 5

3. What opportunity does Meursault’s boss offer?

4. What offer does Marie propose?

5. In your opinion, is Meursault’s behavior normal regarding his job and his girlfriend? Why/why not?

6. What explanation can you offer as to why Meursault follows the woman from Celeste’s?

Chapter 5 (continued)

7. What two places does Salamano check for his missing dog?

8. During a brief discussion between Salamano and Meursault, what new information does Salamano convey about Meursault’s Maman?

9. How has Salamano’s loss brought out his humanitarianism? Give one example.

Chapter 6

10. Why don’t the Arabs react to this discussion unfolding directly in front of them?

11. On page 57, Meursault returns to the beach by himself. Camus uses symbolism when he states "There was the same dazzling red glare," and "With every blade of light...". In your opinion, what is being inferred?

12. When Meursault encounters the lone Arab, he is once again overcome by the sun’s heat. What event does the heat force him to recall?

13. What occurs to "shatter the harmony" of Meursault’s day?

14. Why does Meursault feel threatened and consequently pull out a gun?

15. On page 59 (last sentence), what is meant by "it was like knocking four quick times on the door of unhappiness." Explain briefly.


The Stranger - Part II
Chapter 1 - Part II

4. What explanation does Meursault give regarding his "nature"?

5. How many times did Meursault fire his revolver?

6. The magistrate becomes frustrated with Meursault. What does he retrieve from his filing cabinet?

7. What’s the BIG question the magistrate finally asks Meursault?

8. On p. 70, Meursault says, "I thought about it for a minute and said that more than sorry I felt kind of annoyed." Does Meursault have a conscience? Why or why not?

9. In your opinion, does Meursault feel complemented when referred to as Monsieur Antichrist?

Chapter 2 - Part II

1. Briefly describe Meursault’s prison cell. Is this what he had expected?

2. Who is Meursault’s first visitor?

3. Describe Marie’s mood during the visit.

4. In a sense, what item was more difficult for Meursault to lose than his freedom?

5. On p. 79, Meursault states that having "a memory" is "an advantage." Briefly explain.

6. The last sentences on p. 81 refer to Meursault’s mother’s funeral and to what nights in prison are like. In your opinion, is there a connection between the two?

Chapter 3 - Part II

4. A previous incident occurred between the caretaker and Meursault, which is briefly discussed during the trial. This leads to Camus’ title of the novel. What is the incident?

5. When Celeste, the fourth witness, is called to testify, how does he show support for Meursault?

6. How does the prosecutor attempt to prove that Meursault has no conscience?

7. What is the prosecutor implying when he questions Raymond? (refers to "chance" numerous times.)

8. Explain what Meursault means when he says, "it was back to my cell...sleep of the innocent. (p.97)

Chapter 4 - Part II

5. Does Meursault have faith that his attorney will convince the jury of his innocence?

6. Imagism is used on p. 104. "left me with the impression.... Was making me dizzy." In your opinion, what is Meursault feeling at this point?

7. Why can’t Meursault return Marie’s smile in the courtroom?

8. What is Meursault’s sentence? In your opinion, is his reaction normal?

Chapter 5 - Part II

4. When Meursault’s situation finally "sinks in", what are the two things he always thinks about?
5. What is Meursault’s pessimistic view on life and living?
6. Is Meursault a religious person? How do you know?
7. Meursault shows no respect for religion or the priest. Give one example of this.
8. What does the priest mean when he says, "your heart is blind."
9. In the last few paragraphs, how does Meursault finally relate to Maman?
10. Why does Meursault wish that a large crowd of spectators greet him with cries of hate at his execution.