Is this a dagger I see before me......?
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Is this a dagger I
see before
me......?
Controlled Assessment Task
Explore how Shakespeare presents psychological conflict
in Macbeth.
From war hero to....
MURDERER
Act 2 scene 1
• How does this scene reveal Macbeth’s conflict?
•What more does it reveal about the Macbeth’s relationship?
Act 2 scene 2
• Stick a copy of Munch’s Scream into your books
• Around it write down all the words in one colour that Macbeth utters which point to a breakdown
• Around those words, write down in another colour words that Lady Macbeth comes back at him with
Act 2 scene 3
•What makes it clear in this scene that Macbeth has no sense of guilt about what he has done? Find the evidence to prove your conviction.
Homework for Monday
• Create a map of Macbeth’s psychological journey in the play up to Act 2 scene 3.
• You will need your notes in your exercise book, and copies of Macbeth.
• These should be completed in your books, or printed.
• They should be of display quality – it would be nice if they were in colour.
Sorry (Duncan) Seems To Be The Hardest Word....
Act 3 scene 1
Macbeth’s first murder as King
Act 3 scene 2
Macbeth commits
another crime
Torment and pyschological conflict?
• Macbeth is growing in evil, and hardening himself to commiting more crimes• What are the clues in what
Macbeth says that suggest Macbeth’s psychological conflict?
The Fatal Flaw
• Shakespeare’s protagonists (main characters) very often have a fatal flaw. This is part of their tragedy.
• A fatal flaw is a weakness in their character which ultimately leads to that character’s downfall
• Hamlet: indecision• Othello: jealousy• Macbeth: ?
The Fallen Nature of Macbeth
• Shakespeare demonstrates the depths to which Macbeth has sunk in his conversation with the murderers. • He hates having to talk to them –
why?HOW MIGHT THIS CONTRIBUTE TO
HIS INNER CONFLICT?
Act III scene 3
The Murderers kill Banquo
Act III scene 4
Banquo’s ghost
For next Monday
• Complete your ‘In the Psychiatrist’s Chair’ task. This can be in your book or as a printed script. • The best tasks will be displayed.• Tasks will be graded.
LAYERS OF CONFLICT
• Act III scene 5: The witches prepare to meet Macbeth again
• Remember: in the world Macbeth, the witches are linked to an absolute idea of evil, which leads to a literal (a real) hell. Only very devout people would believe this today.
• Key quotation: ‘and you all know, security is mortals’ chiefest enemy’.
Act IV scene 1: The Witches’ Prophecy
1. Fear Macduff 2. You cannot be harmed by one born of a
woman3. You are safe until Birnam Wood comes to
Dunsinane Key quotation:
‘Then live Macduff. What need I fear of thee? But I’ll make assurance double sure, And take a bond of fate’.
Last but not least......
Important to your essay because:
1. It shows Macbeth’s complete confidence in committing evil – he now dictates to the witches
1. It provides a brilliant contrast to earlier quotations about Macbeth – is he ‘too full o’ the milk of human kindness now?’
Important quotations
Write down the quotations that show that Macbeth is NO LONGER IN CONFLICT – he is certain of his deeds
But....
What still torments him?
Act 5 scene 3
Macbeth is not afraid
Act v scene 4
Birnam Wood moves
Status
Plot the graph to portray the rise and fall of Macbeth
Act 1, Scene 1 Act 5, Scene 6
Macbeth meets the three
witches
Macbeth is given the title Thane of Cawdor
Useful LinksUseful Links
http://yacapaca.com/py/teacher/assignment/new/step3/subject/16/0/14/ An online Macbeth quiz/game
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/dramamacbeth/macbethplotact.shtml BBC Bitesize Macbeth videos on plot, character and theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC9G_CZVAL8 Animated Tales – Macbeth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1lHYvxieB8 Polanski’s Macbeth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGxYMiXfG30&feature=related Shakespeare retold - Macbeth