A lesson exploring the presentation of Macbeth.
I try to drip feed them the context so that they know where to link. I also introduce them to new vocab each lesson too - and recap the next.
With this lesson, I annotated my own copy of the text.
I looked at how he is presented as an "eagle" and "lion" - like an apex predator- unbeatable.
Also, "cannons overcharged" - like a lethal weapon, ruthlessly attacking.
I also explored idea of a tragic flaw - character has to appear noble so that the downfall is even more shocking.
Challenge part of the lesson - how does Shakespeare perhaps subtly suggest that Macbeth has ability to be evil? "bathe in reeking wounds" and "Golgotha" quotes - suggest that he actually enjoys death, and takes pleasure in it. Killing the traitor was not just a task, but something he enjoyed - sadistic?
Those were the notes I used for the lesson.
I try to drip feed them the context so that they know where to link. I also introduce them to new vocab each lesson too - and recap the next.
With this lesson, I annotated my own copy of the text.
I looked at how he is presented as an "eagle" and "lion" - like an apex predator- unbeatable.
Also, "cannons overcharged" - like a lethal weapon, ruthlessly attacking.
I also explored idea of a tragic flaw - character has to appear noble so that the downfall is even more shocking.
Challenge part of the lesson - how does Shakespeare perhaps subtly suggest that Macbeth has ability to be evil? "bathe in reeking wounds" and "Golgotha" quotes - suggest that he actually enjoys death, and takes pleasure in it. Killing the traitor was not just a task, but something he enjoyed - sadistic?
Those were the notes I used for the lesson.
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