Is this a dagger I see before me......?

Controlled Assessment Task Explore how Shakespeare presents psychological conflict in Macbeth.

From war hero to.... MURDERER

How does this scene reveal Macbeth’s conflict? Act 2 scene 1 How does this scene reveal Macbeth’s conflict? What more does it reveal about the Macbeth’s relationship?

Act 2 scene 2 Stick a copy of Munch’s Scream into your books Around it write down all the words in one colour that Macbeth utters which point to a breakdown Around those words, write down in another colour words that Lady Macbeth comes back at him with

Act 2 scene 3 What makes it clear in this scene that Macbeth has no sense of guilt about what he has done? Find the evidence to prove your conviction.

Homework for Monday Create a map of Macbeth’s psychological journey in the play up to Act 2 scene 3. You will need your notes in your exercise book, and copies of Macbeth. These should be completed in your books, or printed. They should be of display quality – it would be nice if they were in colour.

Sorry (Duncan) Seems To Be The Hardest Word....

Macbeth’s first murder as King Act 3 scene 1 Macbeth’s first murder as King

Macbeth commits another crime Act 3 scene 2 Macbeth commits another crime

Torment and pyschological conflict? Macbeth is growing in evil, and hardening himself to commiting more crimes What are the clues in what Macbeth says that suggest Macbeth’s psychological conflict?

The Fatal Flaw Shakespeare’s protagonists (main characters) very often have a fatal flaw. This is part of their tragedy. A fatal flaw is a weakness in their character which ultimately leads to that character’s downfall Hamlet: indecision Othello: jealousy Macbeth: ?

The Fallen Nature of Macbeth Shakespeare demonstrates the depths to which Macbeth has sunk in his conversation with the murderers. He hates having to talk to them – why? HOW MIGHT THIS CONTRIBUTE TO HIS INNER CONFLICT?

The Murderers kill Banquo Act III scene 3 The Murderers kill Banquo

Act III scene 4 Banquo’s ghost

For next Monday Complete your ‘In the Psychiatrist’s Chair’ task. This can be in your book or as a printed script. The best tasks will be displayed. Tasks will be graded.

LAYERS OF CONFLICT Act III scene 5: The witches prepare to meet Macbeth again Remember: in the world Macbeth, the witches are linked to an absolute idea of evil, which leads to a literal (a real) hell. Only very devout people would believe this today. Key quotation: ‘and you all know, security is mortals’ chiefest enemy’.

Act IV scene 1: The Witches’ Prophecy Fear Macduff You cannot be harmed by one born of a woman You are safe until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane Key quotation: ‘Then live Macduff. What need I fear of thee? But I’ll make assurance double sure, And take a bond of fate’.

Last but not least......

Important to your essay because: It shows Macbeth’s complete confidence in committing evil – he now dictates to the witches It provides a brilliant contrast to earlier quotations about Macbeth – is he ‘too full o’ the milk of human kindness now?’

Important quotations Write down the quotations that show that Macbeth is NO LONGER IN CONFLICT – he is certain of his deeds

What still torments him? But.... What still torments him?

Act 5 scene 3 Macbeth is not afraid

Act v scene 4 Birnam Wood moves

The Rise and Fall of Macbeth Status Macbeth is given the title Thane of Cawdor Macbeth meets the three witches Act 1, Scene 1 Act 5, Scene 6 Plot the graph to portray the rise and fall of Macbeth 25

Useful Links http://yacapaca.com/py/teacher/assignment/new/step3/subject/16/0/14/ An online Macbeth quiz/game http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/dramamacbeth/macbethplotact.shtml BBC Bitesize Macbeth videos on plot, character and theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC9G_CZVAL8 Animated Tales – Macbeth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1lHYvxieB8 Polanski’s Macbeth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGxYMiXfG30&feature=related Shakespeare retold - Macbeth Click on the links or copy and paste into your browser