Act Four, Scene Three

October 6, 2017

E.Q: Evaluate the evolution of the characters in Macbeth through direct and indirect characterization.

Obj: I can evaluate the evolution of the characters in Macbeth through direct and indirect characterization.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday

Create a half-page, double spaced free write.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Foil

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: character who contrasts with another character —usually the protagonist— to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a foil.

Activity: 

1. Soundtrack Gallery Walk

Clearly display your character soundtrack at your table.

As you rotate around the room write down at least one example for each character.

Character Reminder

The Witches

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

Macduff

Lady Macduff

2.  Act Four, Scene Three 

Characters

Malcolm

Macduff

Doctor 

Ross

Discussion Questions

Analyze Malcolm's opinion of Macduff.

Analyze Malcolm's and Macduff's opinion of Macbeth.

Summarize the conversation between the two.

Predict what will happen in the final act.

3.  Macbeth Movie

Together we will watch the clip that coincides with what we read today in class.
Consider how it compares and contrasts to the original publication.

Closure: 

Who serves as a foil in Macbeth?