MACBETH

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The Tragedy of

William Shakespeare Presents...

Macbeth

Day 7

Day 8

Day 6

Day 5

Day 4

Day 3

Day 2

Day 1

Resources

Characters

Trailers

No Fear PDF

Index

Recap Slides

Act 4

Act 5

Act 3

Act 2

Act 1

If you are behind, confused, or just want to watch...

In 2007, the Kennedy Center put on a production of Macbeth. This is a great resource for us to watch a live version of the play.

Resources

Banquo

Macbeth

King Duncan

Macduff

Malcolm

Three Witches

Lady MAcbeth

Cast of Characters

2021

On stage, 2024

2015

MACBETH

MAcbeth

The Tragedy of Macbeth

Act 1 sc. 1-4

In Your Workbook...

Meet the Witches

1. What was your favorite quote in this section?2. Answer the focus question.3. What theme(s) is addressed?4. What are Macbeth's current conflicts?

Day 1

In Your Workbook...

MEET LADY MACBETH

1. What was your favorite quote in this section?2. Answer the focus question.3. What theme(s) is addressed?4. What are Lady Macbeth's current conflicts?

Act 1 sc. 5-7

Day 2

In Your Workbook...

"Is this a Dagger which I see before me..."

1. What was your favorite quote in this section?2. Answer the focus question.3. What theme(s) is addressed?4. What are Macbeth's current conflicts?

Act 2 sc. 1-4

Day 3

In Your Workbook...

Banquo's Dealing with some SH**

1. What was your favorite quote in this section?2. Answer the focus question.3. What theme(s) is addressed?4. What are Banquo's current conflicts?

Act 3 sc. 1-3

Day 4

In Your Workbook...

Mabeth is King, What does that mean for everyone else?

1. What was your favorite quote in this section?2. Answer the focus question.3. What theme(s) is addressed?4. What are Macbeth's current conflicts?

Act 3 sc. 4-6

Day 5

In Your Workbook...

"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes"

1. What was your favorite quote in this section?2. Answer the focus question.3. What theme(s) is addressed?4. What are Macbeth's current conflicts?

Act 4 Sc. 1-2

Day 6

In Your Workbook...

Malcolm and Macduff make some plans...

1. What was your favorite quote in this section?2. Answer the focus question.3. What theme(s) is addressed?4. What are Malcolm's current conflicts?

Act 4 Sc. 3

Day 7

In Your Workbook...

Macbeth F'd Around, Now he's about to Find Out

1. What was your favorite quote in this section?2. Answer the focus question.3. What theme(s) is addressed?4. What are Macduff's current conflicts?

Act 5 Sc. 1-8

Day 8

Appearances

Macduff

Macduff is a Scottish nobleman who embodies loyalty, honor, and a deep sense of justice. He is a key figure in the opposition to Macbeth's tyrannical rule. Macduff is known for his integrity and determination to put an end to the chaos and bloodshed that Macbeth's ambition has brought to Scotland. Lady Macduff is his wife.

2015 film version of Macbeth starring Michael Fasbender. First confrontation with the witches.

Appearances

Lady Macbeth is a cunning and manipulative character who is the driving force behind Macbeth's rise to power. She is consumed by ambition and is willing to go to great lengths, including plotting murder and deception, to achieve her goals. However, her guilt and deteriorating mental state become apparent as the play progresses.

Lady Macbeth

Patrick Stewart stage version of Macbeth - Post Duncan's death

2021 "The Tragedy of Macbeth" - Dagger scene

Macbeth

Initially, he is a loyal and valiant Scottish general. However, his ambition and desire for power lead him down a dark and destructive path. Macbeth's character undergoes a transformation, driven by his inner conflict, guilt, and a series of ruthless actions, ultimately resulting in his downfall.

Appearances

Malcolm

He is initially portrayed as a young prince who has to flee for his life when his father, King Duncan, is murdered. Over the course of the play, he matures and proves himself to be a worthy and just ruler. He is a symbol of hope and the rightful heir to the Scottish throne.

Appearances

Banquo

Banquo is a Scottish nobleman and a close friend of Macbeth. He is characterized by his honor, integrity, and his skepticism of the witches' prophecies. Banquo represents a moral and ethical contrast to Macbeth, as he does not succumb to the temptation for power and remains steadfast in his

Appearances

Three Witches

They are often referred to as the "Weird Sisters" and are known for their prophetic abilities. The witches play a pivotal role in manipulating Macbeth's ambition and fate, leading him down a dark and destructive path.

Appearances

King Duncan

King Duncan is a virtuous and benevolent ruler. He is depicted as a good and just king who values loyalty and bravery. However, his trusting nature becomes a tragic flaw when he is betrayed by Macbeth, his cousin and a trusted general.

Lady Macbeth tries whatever she can to convince Macbeth.

Dinner time with Banquo's ghost

Lady Macbeth

Malcolm & Macduff

Macduff vs Macbeth in 2021 version starring Denzel Washington.

Lady Macbeth's Monologue.