MacbethMacbeth by William Shakespeare
Topics Deception/betrayal Manliness Guilt Ambition Corruption
THEME Topic + Insight "Shakespeare's play Macbeth shows that... " (what is the lesson about one of the previous topics)
Assignment You will write an analysis essay explaining one of the themes in Macbeth words, typed, double-spaced Prove to me from the play that what you have chosen is indeed one of the themes. First Draft: Nov. 24th Final: Dec. 5th
Setting Scotland 11th century Macbeth was an historical figure, but much of the play is fiction Scotland has just defeated the Norwegians who were helped by a traitor.
Characters Duncan - king of Scotland Macbeth & Lady Macbeth Banquo 3 witches
Motifs/Symbols blood sleep light vs. dark robes