Thursday, October 19, 2017

Macbeth Act I

How would you describe Macbeth (the character) in Act I?

1. Choose one word. (5 points)

2. Find a quote in the story to back up your description. Write it in your comment and include the page number/line number. (5 points)

As always, leave your response in the comments. Either sign into Google (be sure to back up your answer so you don't lose it) or comment anonymously with your name.

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23 comments:

  1. 1. Excited
    2. "The Thaine of Cawdor lives." line number -73
    page number -334

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    1. I see your point! However, I think this quote would really show that he is skeptical of the prediction--he's pointing out that he can't be Thane of Cawdor, since he is still alive.

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  2. 1.) Excited
    2.) Line 73, page 334, The Thane of Cawdor lives.

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    1. I see your point! However, I think this quote would really show that he is skeptical of the prediction--he's pointing out that he can't be Thane of Cawdor, since he is still alive.

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  3. Disbelieving
    "The Thane of Cawdor lives
    Pg: 334
    Line: 73

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    1. I think you're right on the money. It does show he is skeptical at first.

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  4. One word for Macbeth is confused. a quote would be "The Thanes of Cawdor lives. Why do you dress me in borrowed robes?" page 335 line 105-110

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    1. I love that you continue the quote--this last section really shows his confusion at being addressed thusly.

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  5. Macbeth is "stupid". "There's comfort yet; they are assailable. Then be thou jocund. Ere the bat hath flown
    His cloister'd flight, ere to black Hecate's summons
    The shard-borne beetle with his drowsy hums
    Hath rung night's yawning peal, there shall be done
    A deed of dreadful note." - Macbeth.

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    1. I'm not sure I understand...why does this show he is stupid?

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  6. 1) Coward
    2) I would call Macbeth a coward. Lady Macbeth calls him a coward in line 43, page 344. Macbeth wanted to chicken out of killing the king, so Lady Macbeth called him a coward for doing so.

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    1. Excellent analysis. From Lady Macbeth's point of view, he certainly looks cowardly. However, do you agree with her?

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  7. I would describe Macbeth as exciting.

    "Glaims,and Thane of Cawdor!The greatest is behind.

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    1. Yes, this certainly shows he is looking ahead to greater things.
      Don't forget the line number!

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  8. 1) Cautious
    2) "If we should fail?"

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    1. pg. number 345 and line number 58

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    2. Good quote choice. This argument between he and Lady Macbeth will be the backbone of all later conflict.

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  9. 1. Hesitant
    2. "I'll go no more. I am afraid to think what I have done; look on't again I dare not.
    Alissa

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    1. Great choice of quote. Don't forget the line number!

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  10. 1. scary
    2. thus thou must do. line 20 page 339

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    1. I don't quite understand. Are you saying Macbeth is scary? If so, I'm not sure this is the best quote.

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  11. 1.Macbeth is "Cautious" because he murdered the Duncan you have to be pretty brave to do that.
    2."If we shall fail?"

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    1. Don't forget the line number. Are you arguing he is brave or cautious?

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