V5 P3 Macbeth 5

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Basic rules

• We do our work when we should
• We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
• Our phone is in our "zakkie" in our bag
• We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class

learning goals

I can answer in-depth questions about Macbeth

Homework check

First, a quick recap

Your questions about Macbeth

While answering questions:

Make sure to explain AND support your answer by using examples from the story.

For today, you can use the sparknotes summary to help you answer the questions.

Which of the two main characters has the stronger personalility, Macbeth or Lady Macbeth?

Do you think that the witches are instrumental in bringing about the murder of Duncan?

Why is it necessary that Banquo himself has to die as well as his son?

Explain the deeper meaning of Banquo's ghost appearing at the banquet.

Macbeth is described as 'an essentially noble man who degenerates into a mere criminal.' Do you agree with this?

Name one of the themes present in Macbeth and explain how we can see it in the story.