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Macbeth Character Analysis: Scenes of Rebellion

Explore the complex characters in Macbeth as rebel groups rise against Macbeth. Analyze character development and interactions to understand the plot and themes. Scene summaries, reading tasks, comparison activities, and reflections provided.

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Macbeth Character Analysis: Scenes of Rebellion

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  1. You will need: • Class Binder • Pen/Pencil • Paper • Copy of Macbeth Monday, May 1, 2017 Do Now: In the following scenes, we see the rebel groups rising up against Macbeth trying to take him down. Who are you rooting for at this point in the play and why?

  2. Today’s Objective I will be able to… analyze how complex characters develop over the course of Macbeth, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

  3. Act 5.2-4 Summary • Malcolm, Macduff, and English army approach Macbeth’s castle, ready to attack their horrible ruler. • Macbeth strides into the hall of his castle, Dunsinane with the doctor and his attendants, bragging that he has nothing to fear from the English army or from Malcolm, since “none of woman born” can harm him and since he will rule securely “[t]ill Birnam Wood remove to Dunsinane.” • In the country near Birnam Wood, Malcolm and the English lord Siwardknow that Macbeth plans to defend the castle, so they decide that each soldier should cut down a branch from the forest and carry it in front of him as they march to the castle, thereby disguising how many soldiers they have. What do you notice? What do you wonder?

  4. Act 5.5 Reading • Turn to page 200 in No Fear and 117 in the graphic novel. • We will need 3 actors for today’s scene: • Macbeth • Seyton • Messenger

  5. Act 5, Scene 5 Comparison Create a compare/contrast chart to track the differences between the scenes: Video #1 Video #2

  6. “Tomorrow” Quick Write • Using evidence from the text, how does Macbeth react to the news that Lady Macbeth is dead? What does this say about his character? Restate the question as a main idea Answer in a grade appropriate length and style Cite evidence or examples Explain the evidence you have selected

  7. Exit Slip In your opinion, which character has changed the most in the last several scenes?

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