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Exploring Macbeth's Tones: Act I, Scene iii Analysis

Analyze Macbeth's tone shifts from excitement to obsession in Act I, Scene iii of Shakespeare's Macbeth; understand how it signifies his moral decline. Discover the tones, evidence, and connections to craft a compelling thesis statement.

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Exploring Macbeth's Tones: Act I, Scene iii Analysis

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  1. Journal # 8 - Macbeth Act I Scene iii • Below is the Journal Prompt; however, you are not writing the entire journal entry. Read ALL slides. Then, follow the directions on the last slide. • In a journal entry, discuss the significance of Macbeth’s aside in Act I, scene iii as revealed through the dominant tone or the two different but complimentary tones in the passage.

  2. Step 3: Brainstorm evidence that pertains to each tone. Step 4: Choose the evidence you want to develop. Step 5: Brainstorm comments with regards to Step 4. Use single words or short phrases only. Step 1: Write a thesis statement. Step 2: Focus on the tones, one at a time, keeping in mind your thesis. Steps to develop your writing assignment:

  3. How does tone reveal the significance of this passage? • Step #1 – Write a thesis • Begin with #11 on the passage worksheet. • On what tone or tones will you focus? • What purpose do the tones serve? • Review the worksheet, considering the tone or tones you have chosen. • What do the tones reveal? • Write a thesis statement.

  4. Sample Thesis • In Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act I, scene iii of The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Macbeth’s tone shifts from excitement to obsession, revealing the start of his moral decline.

  5. Happy prologues Swelling act Imperial Earnest of success Excitement Note: Tone is predominantly revealed through diction, words and phrases with connotative meaning. The underlined words have connotative meaning. Steps. 1 - 4: Tone Evidence

  6. Joyful beginnings The start of something good Celebratory mood Pleasing/pleasurable Well-received Anticipation Desires Last two can compromise one’s values Raise questions Impact one’s actions Step 5: Evidence Response/Connections • Happy prologues

  7. Writing • Step 6: Review the prompt and begin writing…. • Polish Step 1 – thesis sentence. • Write a sentence introducing your 1st tone. -If writing on only one tone, move on to evidence. • Write a sentence that presents your first, or only, chosen evidence. • Write two or more sentences that support your evidence, making a clear connection between your evidence and your thesis. Use your best comments from your notes. • Bring closure to your first point.

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