Macbeth Presentation

I worked on the prezi with Micaela Hellman and Michaila Bohard it should be located on Micaela's Blog.

Act 5 Notes

• A dr. observes Lady MacBeth and her nocturnal walking
• They think she feels guilt for the murders of Banquo and Duncan
• Tyrants are protecting Dunsinane
• ten thousand soldiers approaching
• men are ready to fight and die
• MacBeth makes it knows that he is not afraid of death
• Lady MacBeth's illness is within her heart therefor it can not be cured
• Soldiers disguise themselves in the woods in other words they hide out
• Once told that Lady MacBeth has died MacBeth suddenly fears death once again
• Malcolm and his army finally reach the castle
• MacBeth is Macduffs only target

The Crossroads Between Should and Must

Looking at my life I always choose must. People constantly tell me what I should do but I don't like having things decided for me. It's no way to live life being told what to do all the time. I think that making your own desicions is what sets you apart from other people. I like to take risks which is very useful because you never know what could happen most of the time if you do it right you end up exactly where you want to be. Nothing is better than having exactly what you want in life in the palm of your hands. As Ella Luna said "Must is who we are, what we believe, and what we do when we are alone with our truest, most authentic self. It’s our instincts, our cravings and longings, the things and places and ideas we burn for, the intuition that swells up from somewhere deep inside of us. Must is what happens when we stop conforming to other people’s ideals and start connecting to our own." 

Should is just an excuse for putting off your dreams. I think that must is always the way to go. Must means you are finally making your dream a reality and no one can stop you. It's because you set your mind to it that it's actually happening. For me, I take must seriously. It's not always easy and a simple process but it's worth it. Everyone has always tried to tell me what to do with my life and where to go and what to be. I never wanted any of the options people laid out for me. I was always thinking of something different something that I would enjoy. I see myself headed the right direction. I am headed to a cosmetology school because I want to be a makeup artist. I've also done makeup tutorials on YouTube and taken steps to get my work out there. 

In conclusion, must is always a better option that should. Taking a step toward must means you are doing what you want. You are doing what you know is right instead of listening to what other people are saying. It's scary but it's right. 

Act 4 Notes

• the third apparition says Duncan and Malcolm may be able to harm MacBeth
• there were 8 kings
• the witches disappear
• Macduff abandoned his family and fled to England
•  a messenger tells Macduffs wife and son to leave because "danger is near"
• They don't leave and they are killed
• Malcolm doesn't trust Macduff
• One dr. can cure patients just by touching them
• Ross reports that Macduffs whole family is killed
• Malcolm and Macduff are going to fight back

Act 3 Notes

• witches prophecy's come true
• MacBeth doesn't want Fleance to become king
• MacBeth views Banquo as a threat
• Lady MacBeth and MacBeth become King and Queen
• Banquo is killed
• Fleance fled
• MacBeth worries about Fleance revenge
• MacBeth saw Banquo's ghost
• King Edward and Duncan's son are preparing for war against MacBeth

Essay prompts

Writing Prompt: Discuss the relationship between Macbeth and Banquo. Is it based on genuine respect and friendship at the beginning of the play? How is it affected by the prophecies of the witches? Does Banquo ever doubt Macbeth’s loyalty to his country, king, and fellow soldiers? What other factors contribute to their increasing distrust of one another? Find evidence in the text to support your answers.

Writing Prompt: In this scene, Macbeth is discussing hiding his true self. This same idea is expressed several times in the play as wearing “masks.” Describe a time when you weren’t yourself. What was the result? Is there ever a situation where it’s good to be a little deceptive or hide your true self/intentions?

Writing Prompt: How do you see the Porter’s role in the play? Does he provide comic relief? Is he a messenger of sorts? Does his character serve some other function? In some productions, the Porter’s part is omitted from the play. What effect do you think leaving the Porter out has on the play?

 

Act 2 Notes

• MacBeth decided to kill Duncan
• Lady MacBeth drugged the Chaimberlains of kings
• Macduff tells everyone of kings murder
• Donalbalin goes to Ireland and Malcolm goes to England
• MacBeth is ready to be officially crowned king
• MacBeth's soliloquy
• He feels like he's in a dream or nightmare
• Feels uneasy about his actions and the consequences that follow
• Other people are framed for the murder
• MacBeth and his wife act it out almost perfectly
• No one suspects the Macbeths at this point
• People begin to suspect the MacBeths
• Macduff and Ross accuse Macbeth
• MacBeth is to become King
• MacBeth will start plunging into evil
• according to witches plans