Lecture Notes - Act I Scene 5



British Literature Assignments for ACTS 1 and 2 - “Macbeth”

Use Cornell Notes to complete the following: On the left hand side of your CORNELL NOTES, the bolded words should appear. The right side of your notes should contain the correct answer.

Act I, Scene 5 (pages 339-341) 20 points

1. Macbeth’s positive thoughts in the first part of his letter (write down 3 positive words)

2. Macbeth’s negative thoughts in the second part of his letter (write down 3 positive words)

3. An example of alliteration in the second part of the letter is

4. 5 images or symbols of death in Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy in lines 38-54

5. A metaphor Lady Macbeth uses in lines 61-70

6. A simile Lady Macbeth uses in lines 61-70

7. An example of alliteration in line 70.

8. At the bottom of your notes, summarize Lady Macbeth’s attitude using at least 1 word to describe her tone and 1 word to describe her language

Act I, Scene 6 (pages 341-342) 20 points

1. Macbeth’s castle has a positive vice as described by Banquo. Write down three phrases that describe Macbeth’s castle in a positive light.

2. Lady Macbeth’s language (USE HANDOUT)

3. Duncan’s language (USE HANDOUT)

4. At the bottom of your notes, make a comment about this short scene.

Act I, Scene 7 (pages 343-345) 20 points

1. 2 indications of confusion in the beginning of Macbeth’s soliloquy

2. 3 religious allusions (reference) in Macbeth’s soliloquy

3. 2 similes towards the end of Macbeth’s soliloquy

4. 2 criticisms uttered by Lady Macbeth on page 344

5. Lady Macbeth’s plan in lines 60-72.

Assignment: The Different Faces of Macbeth 20 points

Select one of the images on page 347 of your textbook and write an 8 sentence commentary which includes: (a) The name of the actor, (b) the name of the film, (c) a description of Macbeth’s facial appearance, (d) an excerpt from the play that can be associated with the image.

Act II, Scene 1 (pages 348-350) 20 points

1. What does “husbandry in heaven” refer to?

2. An example of illusion vs. reality

3. the importance of the dagger

4. 3 indications of death in lines 48-52

5. 2 allusions in lines 50-55

Act II, Scene 2 (pages 350-353) 20 points

1. 2 noises that are heard in the beginning of the scene

2. Macbeth’s reaction at the end of the scene

3. Lady Macbeth’s reaction at the end of the scene

Act II, Scene 3 (pages 354-359) 20 points

1. Define equivocate

2. Define an equivocator

3. Explain how comic relief is integrated into this scene

4. The use of the word “lie”

5. Three sensations alcohol provokes

6. 3 unnatural events described by Lennox

7. Macbeth’s confession

8. Lady Macbeth’s reaction

9. Malcolm’s reaction

10. Donalbain’s reaction

Act II, Scene 4 (pages 359-360) 20 points

1. The importance of the old man

2. An example of personification

3. 5 other vocabulary words that are derived from –bene (good). The old man uses benison which means a blessing.

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