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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
En 11-2:Notes from Tues 14 Dec
Today we read Act 3, Scenes iv-vi. We discussed the banquet scene and how Macbeth would likely act/behave/think/feel during this powerful scene. We also find out from Hecate, the queen of the witches, that Macbeth is going to return for more prophesies. I wonder how that is going to turn out. In Scene vi, we learn from Lennox that people in the land are questioning Macbeth's throne and the likelihood that all of these sons would be killing their fathers - they seem to lack a motive. Macbeth, the tyrant, might have to watch his back now that Macduff is gone to England.
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I really enjoyed the Banquet scene because, like Mr. Marshall said, it sets the tone to a deep feel. I think the witches are right and Fleance escaped because he is going to be king. This sets up more conflict for Macbeth who is already going crazy by seeing Banquo's ghost.
ReplyDeleteApparently my last post didn't get posted.... so here it goes again.
ReplyDeleteAs we get further along in the play I'm starting to believe that this entire play is simply macbeth's bad luck. Why did the witches choose him to pester? Was it simply because macbeth and banquo stumbled upon them on the heath? If macbeth hadn't met the witches, perhaps he wouldn't be in this position at all and he'd still be the brave and loyal man he once was. It goes to show how bad things can end up if you over think them.
On what Madi was saying, It was Macbeth's decision to go out and punch holes in Duncan! I mean yes, it was very tempting to be king and all, but obviously Macbeth isn't a very loyal character. And to prove that, you only have to think about how he indirectly kills his BEST FRIEND. Who does that? mean people. that's who. disloyal, mean people.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I have to say that i think Banquo coming back as a ghost is fabulous.
He can be all, Yeah, you killed me Macbeth BUT YOU DIDN'T KILL FLEANCE. AH-HAH.
Give Macbeth what he deserves!
Good comments, ladies. Macbeth was a hero - is he still? I'm left wondering how weak he must be to have fallen like he did. This makes me wonder if the forces that motivate him are internal or external. If they're external, then who or what, is to blame?
ReplyDeleteI love Macbeth, but to me it seems he's loosing himself. Also I don't see him as a hero anymore. He is lost and i don't think will ever find himself.
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