Macbeth Written by Anne Dierker and Gary Sletmoe Edited by David Hillis Introduction to Unit What student wouldn’t want to read an action-packed psychological thriller replete with greed‚ guilt‚ and gore? One cannot deny the fact that Shakespeare’s Macbeth is relevant to today’s society with the variety of timeless themes in the text. Because Romeo and Juliet is typically taught in ninth grade classrooms in PPS‚ many students (ideally)
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Hamlet Quotations Act 1 INSTRUCTIONS: For each quote: (a) Identify the speaker‚ to whom it is addressed‚ and the situation‚ (b) Explain (in detail) the significance of the quote in terms of all that apply: themes‚ character revelation‚ plot development‚ dramatic devices (irony‚ foreshadowing…)‚ poetic devices (simile‚ metaphor‚ alliteration…)‚ etc. (c) Upload to turnitin.com EXAMPLE: “This bodes some strange eruption to our state.” (a) Horatio is speaking to Marcellus; Horatio is referring to the ghost of Hamlet Sr
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William Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’ is definitely a memorable play that has enduring ideas for the audience - even for a modern day 20th century audience. The play‚ written in the 16th century is an explanation upon the nature of appearance vs reality‚ guilt and conscience and loyalty. In both the play and Polanski’s film version of ‘Macbeth’ the audience are led to question the values of our own modern lives that are portrayed by such powerful figures as Lady Macbeth who manipulates her husband
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The task of preforming a biblical exegeses of Philippians 4:1-9‚ mean exploring ““associative” concepts in the letter‚ for example‚ the emphasis on friendship and Paul’s close ties to this Church” (Willis). This task cannot be accomplished without examining the author‚ audience and culture surrounding the text. In the detailed analysis of this letter‚ we will examine the benefits of Christians remaining like-minded in Christ and the impact it has on the church. Paul used this letter to the Philippians
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Nat W. A Christmas Carol: Act One Analyzing Visuals 1. The Scrooge character‚ from the 1843 book A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens‚ is an established archetype. What traits spring to mind? The Traits that spring to mind when I look at this picture are that he doesn’t seem like a very pleasant person‚ and is angry at something. 2. Read the sign in this photograph. Scrooge’s partner‚ Jacob Marley‚ is dead when the drama begins. How do moneylenders make money? Moneylenders are someone who
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BANQUET SCENE IN MACBETH (Saikat Guha) Act III Scene IV‚ popularly known as the Banquet Scene sees Macbeth and his wife playing as the perfect host and hostess in the solemn banquet following Macbeth’s coronation in Act II Scene IV. Macbeth plays the humble host and mingles with the assembly giving ‘first and last the hearty welcome’. Lady Macbeth is gracious and dignified and though not as effusive as Macbeth‚ assures her guests a warm reception
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Act 1 Quotes |1.) |This quote has a metaphor in the first line. The effect of the | |“To you your father should be as a god; |metaphor is to show how powerful a father is. The father’s power is | |One that composed your beauties‚ yea‚ and one |shown lines 49-51‚ where it says a father is your maker‚ and he can | |To whom you are but as a form in wax
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Act 1‚ Scene 3: Now that the witches’ prophecy has been realized‚ they reconvene at the predetermined heath. The first witch explains to the others why she was late in coming. Angered at the impudence of a sailor’s wife in not giving her chestnuts‚ the first witch vows to seek revenge on the sailor‚ making him a sleepless‚ cursed man. It is important to note here that the witch (and thus Shakespeare and the audience) associates sleeplessness with an evil or cursed life. Macbeth‚ after killing
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Cody Harris ENG 3UO Shakespeare‚ Macbeth Mr Staines Monday December 16th Murder‚ Power‚ Regrets greed‚ is a very compelling emotion‚ it is so much compelling that it forces hands of many‚ even stubborn hands it makes no effort to move or dislodge. it forces people to construct and act out there deep and most hidden desires. lady Macbeth is a naturally sly and manipulative character‚ who with her charm‚ finds it easy to compel Macbeth to murder. Lady Macbeth is able to devise a plan and make
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There are many different viewpoints as to who was the real driving force behind Macbeth and his ascent to power. There is the possibility of outside forces‚ including Lady Macbeth and the witches but also he could be victim to inner desires and ambitions which is the human condition which he could not control. The contrasting viewpoint is that Macbeth is the villain and that he chose to kill Duncan without much persuasion from any outer forces. It was his choice and he made it in a clear mind with
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