Macbeth Plot Analysis
01.08 Macbeth Plot Analysis Graphic Organizer
Plot Elements
Element
Definition
Act in the Play
Exposition:
What you need to know. Background information is presented, main characters are introduced, and the conflict is established. Act 1
Rising Action:
The conflicts and challenges encountered by the characters. How they respond keeps the story moving forward.
Act 2
Climax:
The turning point in the conflict. Tension builds until the main character must make a decision or take action that determines the direction of the story.
Act 3
Falling Action:
The events that occur after the main character makes the key decision in the story
Resolution:
The resolution is where all the questions are answered and loose ends are tied, providing a clear ending.
Plot Analysis
Event
Text Support
Why is it important to the story?
1. Macbeth becomes paranoid about Banquo.
2. Ross & Angus deliver news to Macbeth.
3. The king is found murdered.
1. "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."
2. "As thick as hail Came post with post; and every one did bear Thy praises in his kingdom's great defense, And pour'd them down before him."
3. "Had I but died an hour before this chance, I had liv'd a blessed time; for, from this instant There's nothing serious in mortality"
1. This is important because it shows how Macbeth has changed and is starting to think of an evil plan.
2. Macbeth realizes one of the statements the witches made is true so he begins to desire the next thing- becoming king which is why he kills Duncan.
3. Macbeth quotes this to cover his involvment in the murder. It is important because it is the beginning of
Plot Elements
Element
Definition
Act in the Play
Exposition:
What you need to know. Background information is presented, main characters are introduced, and the conflict is established. Act 1
Rising Action:
The conflicts and challenges encountered by the characters. How they respond keeps the story moving forward.
Act 2
Climax:
The turning point in the conflict. Tension builds until the main character must make a decision or take action that determines the direction of the story.
Act 3
Falling Action:
The events that occur after the main character makes the key decision in the story
Resolution:
The resolution is where all the questions are answered and loose ends are tied, providing a clear ending.
Plot Analysis
Event
Text Support
Why is it important to the story?
1. Macbeth becomes paranoid about Banquo.
2. Ross & Angus deliver news to Macbeth.
3. The king is found murdered.
1. "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."
2. "As thick as hail Came post with post; and every one did bear Thy praises in his kingdom's great defense, And pour'd them down before him."
3. "Had I but died an hour before this chance, I had liv'd a blessed time; for, from this instant There's nothing serious in mortality"
1. This is important because it shows how Macbeth has changed and is starting to think of an evil plan.
2. Macbeth realizes one of the statements the witches made is true so he begins to desire the next thing- becoming king which is why he kills Duncan.
3. Macbeth quotes this to cover his involvment in the murder. It is important because it is the beginning of