Overview from 11/3 and Assignment due 11/10

Today we reviewed the study guide from Act 2 and watched more of a modern adaptation of the Duncan Murder Aftermath Scene.

Students are to write an essay this week for acts 1-2 using the following information that was presented to them. The essay can be written or typed, but it must be with them somehow on 11/10 in class.:

MACBETH ESSAY:

Based on what you have witnessed in Acts 1 and 2 answer one of the following questions in a fully developed one (1) page essay.  Make sure you use evidence from the text to support your claims.

1. Who is responsible for Duncan’s death? Why? (i.e. Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, the Witches, etc.)

2. Is Lady Macbeth an evil person? Why or why not?

3. Do you think the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth is realistic? Explain why or why not. 

4. Explain how the quote “Fair is foul and foul is fair” presents itself in different ways thus far in the play.