Famous Last Words (1:53:14-1:56:58)
Which is the stronger emotion?
By the end of today's lesson, I will be able to... explore the language and theatrical conventions of Shakespeare's famous work constructively respond to prompts predict what leads to the Macbeth's downfall
Learning Intentions
Did you know? In the world of theater, many people blieve that Macbeth is cursed and will not mention it's name inside a theatre, referring to it only as "the Scottish play." Some people believe this is because Shakespeare used the spells of real witches who were angered and cursed the play. Saying the name inside a theater dooms the production resulting in commercial ruin, injuries, or even death.
Power of a Name
Do you believe in the curse of Macbeth?
Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's tragedies that showcases the effects of political ambition. A Scottish general named Macbeth is consumed by a prophecy given by three witches, who say that he will become the King of Scotland. He takes matters into his own hands... but will he be able to keep the nightmares at bay?
Macbeth
Theatrical Conventions of Shakespeare's Theatre
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Theatrical Conventions of Shakespeare's Theatre
Add to the blanks spaces in your guided notes; Types of Speech Soliloquy: when a Aside: when one character addresses
Theatrical Conventions of Shakespeare's Theatre
Add to the blanks spaces in your guided notes; Elements of the Tragedy Genre a hero is brought down by their own lots of use of use of multiple
Theatrical Conventions of Shakespeare's Theatre
Brain Break: draw an animal wearing a costume
We will begin with the end of the play, Act 5 Scene 8. This is where the main character, Macbeth, dies at the hands of Macduff. Try to predict/uncover how our tragic hero is driven to such a tragic ending. (1:53:14-
Famous Last Words
Based on what you saw/read, why do you think Macbeth is killed?