Blogger #7-30 11/29/18

Aim: How do the symbols in Act II, scene ii, contribute to the work as a whole by illuminating tone, mood, and the theme of Macbeth?

     Do Now: Prepare for HOT SEAT by adding ONE MORE thought- provoking question to your list! Remember what creates an insightful question (ANALYSIS=What is IMPLIED = What we can INFER) - Start with HOW and WHY to get the most out of your questions.

(the hot seat characters should prepare)

Hot Seat Characters

Lady Macbeth

Macbeth

Two Guards

King Duncan

Host

Audience - asks the questions

The Hot Seat begins with an reenactment of Act. 2, Scene 2, in which the class (audience) has to take notes on.

"Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep!" 

(Important Quote) Consider the symbolism associated with this statement.

     > Sleep symbolizes a "little death", and the most vulnerable state of humans. Macbeth takes advantage of this and kills Duncan in his sleep.

After the scene ends, the characters take their seats, and we begin our discussion by asking specific characters insightful question about the scene, or events leading up to that scene. 

Some of the Questions and Answers:  

~  Questions directed towards Lady Macbeth ~

- Why did you marry such a coward?
Lady Macbeth: I didn't know how big of a coward he was when we got married

- What is up with the birds? Owls, chickens, ravens, and crows?
Lady Macbeth: The ravens and crows symbolize death, which stand for Duncan's death. The chicken represents my husband, since he is a big coward.

- Why weren't you okay with killing Duncan who resembled your father, but okay with murdering your own child?
Lady Macbeth: It was a moment of weakness.

~ Questions directed towards Macbeth ~
- Do you support your wife, and her ideas?
Macbeth: Of course, I'm very proud of her and I know she wanted to murder Duncan for my sake.

- Did you kill Duncan to prove your masculinity, or did you do it for yourself to be king?

Macbeth: Both, since my wife thinks she's a better man than I am, and I also want to be king

-Do you plan on following through with the plan?

Macbeth: Yes, as we already killed Duncan, might as well follow through. We shouldn't be going backwards or else all our work will be in vain.

-Did you promise your wife to kill Duncan?

Macbeth: and that to

~ Questions directed towards King Duncan ~

-How does it feel to be betrayed twice?

Duncan: Obviously not great, Macbeth was suppose to be my loyal commander, I don't understand why.

-Having been killed because of how trusting you were, if you could go back, would you have ruled your empire more strictly?

Duncan: No, it was because I was a kind ruler that people loved me.

~ Questions directed toward the 2 guards ~

- Why were you slacking on the job?

Guards: We were working so hard, and at first we were refusing the drinks, but Lady Macbeth requested we drink so we did.This is the first time a King has died, and we will do a better job at guarding for his son.

-Why weren't you suspicious of Lady Macbeth? Guards: She seemed perfectly sane, and she offered us drinks like she was rewarding us for working so hard to protect the King.