Warm-up – write and share a response What is a good leader like? Macbeth Reading 8 Date: Objectives Read Macbeth Act 4 scene 3 Understand what’s going on in the story. Mark important quotes and complete exercises. Warm-up – write and share a response What is a good leader like? If you can, give examples.

Today’s Reading Act 4 Scene 3, ( 13 minutes) This scene is all about Malcolm; son of Duncan and rightful ruler of Scotland and Macduff; honour general who is destined to fight Macbeth. Malcolm will play a trick on Macduff to test his loyalties. Audiobooks at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vnsRqRA2vo Starts at 14.00

Notes – Act 4 Scene 3 (part one) Malcolm, son of Duncan, meets with Macduff outside King Edward’s palace in England. Macduff has come to try to save Scotland from Macbeth’s terrible rule by convincing Malcolm to return. Malcolm cannot trust Macduff for several reasons. Macduff fought beside Macbeth, they were friends, he is capable of betraying Macbeth so why not Malcolm too and also, Macduff has left his family in danger in Scotland. Malcolm will not make the same mistake as his father by being so trusting. Macduff is hurt by Malcolm’s suspicion and is depressed at a world where people cannot trust each other. Macduff says he would not ‘be the villain’ for all the riches and power in the world.

Notes – Act 4 Scene 3 (part 2) Malcom tests Macduff’s sincerity, loyalty and honour by speaking ill of himself. He says that, after the English help them defeat Macbeth, he would be a worst tyrant than Macbeth. First he says that he lusts after wives, daughters and maids. Macduff does not protest this, instead supporting Malcolm’s lust. Malcolm then explains his greed; that he would kill all noblemen and take their land. Again, Macduff does not protest but says Scotland is big enough to satisfy Malcolm’s greed. Malcolm finally explains his love of violence and war and his hatred of peace. This is where Macduff gives up and gives out to Malcolm.

Notes – Act 4 Scene 3 ( Part 3) Malcolm reveals his true character to Macduff then. Macduff’s honesty shows he loves Scotland and so Malcolm knows he can trust him. Supposedly, Macbeth had tried to fool Malcolm by sending spies already. Malcolm explains he is not lustful, greedy or crazy and loves his country more than anything else. A doctor passes by and we hear that King Edward has a magic healing touch. Because kings are chosen by God, they have divine power (this is meant to flatter the king for whom the play was written.) Ross arrives as a messenger to tell them how miserable Scotland is. People are dying so much, it has become normal. He lies to Macduff about his families murder at first, but tells him later. Malcolm turns Macduff’s grief and sorrow into rage and a desire for vengeance. This shows how smart and ‘kingly’ Malcolm is.

Time for Reflection - pair work Write down the quote below and what you think about it. “Not in the legions Of horrid Hell can come a devil more damned in evils, to top Macbeth” (Act 4, scene 3) Write and perform a scenario / story about the following, based on what happened in the play but about yourself. To see how far your friend will follow you, you say a number of bad things about yourself. You say how lustful you are – he defends you. You say how greedy you are – he defends you. You say how violent you are – he stops and gives out to you. You explain it was all a test then.

Cooldown Is you crossed a line and did something wrong or stupid, would you expect your friend to support you or call you out and tell you what you did was wrong?