After a long hiatus, it's back.
HANDOUTS FROM TODAY:
None.
THE PLAN FOR THIS WEEK:
PLAN FOR MONDAY, MARCH 08th THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 12th
MONDAY
Act III, scene 1 review
Act III, scene 2
Central questions
• How are the Macbeths doing now that they got what they wanted?
• Does each know how the other feels?
• What are they hiding from one another?
• What is Macbeth’s emotional state as he speaks to his wife? What is hers?
• What advice do they give one another?
Act III, scene 3
Central questions
• Why has Macbeth sent a third murderer?
• What happens to Banquo and Fleance?
TUESDAY
Act III, scene 4 – the Banquet Scene
We will read the scene together and watch two versions of the scene, then reconvene to discuss which is most convincing, based on our knowledge of the characters.
WEDNESDAY
Lord of the Flies – Final discussion (pages 126-202)
THURSDAY
Act III, scenes 5 & 6
FRIDAY
In class essay:
In the first three acts of Macbeth, we see both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth undergo remarkable changes in their individual characters and in their relationship to one another. You are to explain exactly how one of these characters changes (from what to what), why the change occurs, and then analyze how three lines of the text demonstrates that change taking place. A sample thesis: While Duncan begins the play disgusted and angered by the treachery surrounding him, his thrill over Macbeth’s wins prevents him from learning his lesson, and he ends his life still being naively trusting of the men surrounding him. Your lines may be taken from any of the first three acts, and need not be spoken by the character you are analyzing. However, they must be well selected to show a transformation taking place. All quotes must be introduced, and you must explain how they show the thesis in action. This essay will be all but impossible without a clear thesis, so think carefully!
IN CLASS TODAY:
We quickly finished Act III, scenes 2 and 3, and then moved into scene 4--the banquet scene. We watched three different versions:PLAN FOR MONDAY, MARCH 08th THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 12th
MONDAY
Act III, scene 1 review
Act III, scene 2
Central questions
• How are the Macbeths doing now that they got what they wanted?
• Does each know how the other feels?
• What are they hiding from one another?
• What is Macbeth’s emotional state as he speaks to his wife? What is hers?
• What advice do they give one another?
Act III, scene 3
Central questions
• Why has Macbeth sent a third murderer?
• What happens to Banquo and Fleance?
TUESDAY
Act III, scene 4 – the Banquet Scene
We will read the scene together and watch two versions of the scene, then reconvene to discuss which is most convincing, based on our knowledge of the characters.
WEDNESDAY
Lord of the Flies – Final discussion (pages 126-202)
THURSDAY
Act III, scenes 5 & 6
FRIDAY
In class essay:
In the first three acts of Macbeth, we see both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth undergo remarkable changes in their individual characters and in their relationship to one another. You are to explain exactly how one of these characters changes (from what to what), why the change occurs, and then analyze how three lines of the text demonstrates that change taking place. A sample thesis: While Duncan begins the play disgusted and angered by the treachery surrounding him, his thrill over Macbeth’s wins prevents him from learning his lesson, and he ends his life still being naively trusting of the men surrounding him. Your lines may be taken from any of the first three acts, and need not be spoken by the character you are analyzing. However, they must be well selected to show a transformation taking place. All quotes must be introduced, and you must explain how they show the thesis in action. This essay will be all but impossible without a clear thesis, so think carefully!
IN CLASS TODAY:
If time allowed, we talked about the following questions:
Which version best capture Macbeth's emotional and psychological states?
What were the key differences?
What directorial choices helped you understand the play better?
Which choices made it harder?
CLASS NOTES:
Whatever you took in our books, which should be plenty!
HOMEWORK: - Complete your reading of Lord of the Flies. Our next quiz and discussion day will be tomorrow.
- Look ahead to Frida's essay, and give thought to the lines you'll choose.
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