"Macbeth" Unit Final

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Item 1:  Identify and EXPLAIN two themes in Macbeth, and use two examples from text to support the presence of the themes in the tragedy.

Item 2:  Using two elements of Greek Tragedy, and two elements of Shakespearean tragedy, explain how Macbeth is both.  Be sure to use examples from the TEXT (not the movie) for support.

Item 3:  Who is the tragic hero in Macbeth?  Defend your response.

"Macbeth" Act III Reaction

There is NO POINT VALUE for the first item, I am just curious:

- - -  What is your favorite snack?

- - - Who is more affected by the events of the play, Macbeth or Lady Macbeth?  Explain.

- - -  If Macbeth's fate is predetermined, do you feel sorry for him because he is only an instrument of fate?  Explain.

"Macbeth" Act II Reaction

- - -  Explain the progression of the tragic hero cycle for both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth through Act II.

- - -  Explain how Macbeth is like a Greek Tragedy through Act II.  Use evidence from TEXT to explain.

"Macbeth" Act I Reaction

- - -  Who or what is in control in the play?  Are the witches in control, are the characters in control of their own actions or is everything predetermined by fate?  Please defend your response.

- - -  Explain the significance of Shakespeare drawing distinctions between masculinity and femininity in the play, and of his use of contrast.  Support your response.