Act 4: The Queen goes and tells Claudius that Hamlet is truly mad and that he killed Polonius. Claudius tells Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to go find Hamlet and asks where he hid the body. Because Rosencrantz and Guildenstern betrayed Hamlet‚ he refuses to tell them where Polonius’body is. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern take Hamlet to see Claudius. Hamlet even refuses to tell Claudius where the body is‚ and Claudius tells Hamlet that he will be sending him to England for safety. Claudius sends Rosencrantz
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In Act 1 scene 2 we find out that Macbeth is a brave and great soldier "noble Macbeth"‚ who is ready to die for Duncan. Nevertheless‚ the prophecies of the witches have an influential effect on him - which shows that he is easily persuaded and believes all the good things about his future that he is told whether or not it is true‚ especially when he learns the first prophecy had in fact actually come true‚ when he becomes the Thane of Cawdor. After Macbeth became the Thane of Cawdor he beings to
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everything good becomes bad “Fair is foul‚ foul is fair” 2. What tone do the witches establish in the opening scene of the play? How so? An ominous (dark and scary) mood because of the storm and how the speak 3. In scene 2 what do we learn about the following: a. With whom is Scotland at war? Norway b. What is Macbeth’s title? Thane of Glamis c. How has Macbeth become a hero? He won several battles‚ defeated Macdonwald‚ also conquered the armies of the King of Norway and the
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Favorite Acts Macbeth In Shakespeare’s play Macbeth there are five total acts. They all have a different meaning and they all have different points to make. The ones that seem to stand out the most are acts 1‚ 2‚ and 5. The meaning of these acts are similarly the same. Shakespeare wanted to show the different ways people think and how fast everything can change in these acts in particular. “When shall we three meet again‚ in thunder‚ lightning‚ or in rain?” These are the first lines of act one of
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Written Commentary 1 | Macbeth Analysis of Macbeth’s Soliloquy in Act I Scene VII All throughout his play‚ ‘Macbeth’‚ Shakespeare excogitates the inevitable obliteration emanating from unrestrained ambition. He exposes in Act I Scene VII‚ the inner turmoil which plagues Macbeth succeeding the witches’ prophecy of his future as King of Scotland. A glimpse into Macbeth’s soul in this soliloquy enables the audience to analyze Macbeth’s character and state of mind at that
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In Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act I‚ scene 7‚ Macbeth hesitates because of both pragmatic and moral causes; although‚ his moral scruples seem to overpower the pragmatic arguments. Macbeth is torn between these two issues‚ and his unique way of deciphering his problems is exhibited in this scene. <br><br>Macbeth feels that if he were to assassinate the king‚ Duncan‚ that he better do it soon. The first line of Act I‚ scene 7 begins with‚ "If it were done when tis done‚ then twere well; It were done
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Madeline Winn Bundle 1 9-16-15 Bundle 1 Performance Task This story starts from “The Crucibles‚” Act 4. The setting starts in a small prison located in Salem‚ Massachusetts in the year of 1692. John Proctor and Elizabeth are standing outside of the prison. Elizabeth is trying to persuade Proctor to confess to practicing witchcraft so he could avoid hanging. The different critical decisions my story will have Proctor admit to witchcraft and turn in the confession to Danforth‚ and then finding
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Re-read act 3 from page 75 (I think that…) to the end. How effective might an audience find this extract as an ending to the play? Towards the end of the play we see that roles have reversed between Carol and John. In act 1‚ at the beginning of the play Carol goes to John for help as she find it’s difficult to understand John’s book and she is failing the course. However‚ implications are caused in act 3 when Carol explains to John that she wants to ban his book. ‘’We want it removed from inclusion
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Lady Macbeth urges me to control my own future and murder Duncan to obtain the position. But to imagine myself‚ dagger in hand‚ scares me. Our plan seems foolproof but‚ if we should fail‚ I will surely be executed. Lady Macbeth will get Duncan’s guards drunk so that they will pass out. Then I will creep into the king’s room and kill him. Is it worth it to try? I am very worried that I will regret this decision‚ even if I do become king. I will have deceived an innocent man but Lady Macbeth is convinced
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quotes/examples from the reading (20 points) 1. In Act 3‚ Scene 3‚ Hamlet has an opportunity to kill Claudius‚ but he does not act. One scene later‚ however‚ Hamlet does not hesitate at all when he kills Polonius in Gertrude’s chamber. Why is Hamlet able to act in Scene 4 but not in Scene 3? What does this tell readers and viewers about Hamlet’s character? Answer: Hamlet decided against killing Claudius in Scene 3 because Hamlet thought Claudius
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