Week of February 27th--Macbeth!
1. What three things does Macbeth learn from the witches and apparitions and how does he react to them?
2. How does Macbeth react to Macduff's departure? (use concrete details)
3. What action is taken by Macduff and Malcolm in Act IV? (use concrete details)
2. How does Macbeth react to Macduff's departure? (use concrete details)
3. What action is taken by Macduff and Malcolm in Act IV? (use concrete details)
1. The three things Macbeth learned from the witches and apparitions are the fact that Macbeth must give up his power, Macbeth must lose his mortality, and he must beware of Macduff. According to the first apparition, “Macbeth! Macbeth…Beware Macduff, beware the Thane of Fife. Dismiss me. Enough.”(4.1 lines 71-72.) The witches are trying to lead Macbeth to his demise. Also, Macbeth does not seem too pleased by the witches’ advice. According to the second apparition, “Be bloody…laugh to scorn the power of man…” (4.1 lines 79-80.) This line happens to be paradoxical. The reason for that is because although it may sound like advice, in actuality, it is not. According to the third apparition, “…Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill shall come against him.”(4.1 lines 92-94.) Great Birnam Wood and Dunsinane Hill are references to England and Ireland. After the murder of Duncan, Malcom and his brother hid in these two countries in fear that they will be suspected of treason.
ReplyDelete2. Macbeth reacts to Macduff’s departure by acting shocked, angry, and scoffing at the withes. Macbeth protests, “That will never be. Who can impress the forest, bid the tree unfix his earthbound root?”(4.1 lines 94-96.) The forest is a reference to Macbeth’s kingdom of Scotland. Also, he is afraid of losing his power. Macbeth demands to the witches, “What is this that rises like the issue of a king and wears…the round and top of sovereignty?”(4.1 lines 86-88.) The witches are trying to bully Macbeth. Also, the appearance of the third apparition foreshadows that fall of Macbeth. Macbeth shouts to the witches, “I will be satisfied. Deny me this, and an eternal curse fall on you! Let me know.”(4.1 line 105.) Macbeth does not realize that his own rule will have to come to an end. Also, he seems to be a rather curious character.
3. The action taken by Macduff and Malcom in Act 4 is that they will wait and see the death of Macbeth. Malcom speaks to Macduff, “When I shall tread upon the tyrant’s head…yet my poor country shall have more vices than it had before, more suffer…” (4.3 lines 45-49.) Malcom has a lot of pride of Scotland. Also, he seems to know how to rule Scotland better than Macbeth. Malcom claims, “I grant him bloody…smacking of every sin that has a name. But there’s no bottom, none, in my voluptuousness.”(4.3 lines 58-62.) Malcom realizes that there is no use to use violence of Macbeth. He feels that way because he knows than he himself shall become a tyrant to his own country. Malcom says to everyone, “Macbeth is ripe for shaking, and the powers above put on their interests.”(4.3 lines 239-241.) Malcom is not as power hungry as Macbeth. Also, he seems to be rather peaceful. (Athena Baker, first time.)
1. The three things Macbeth learned from the witches and apparitions are the fact that Macbeth must give up his power, Macduff will control all of Scotland, and Macbeth will be defeated. According to the first apparition, “Macbeth! Macbeth…Beware Macduff, beware the Thane of Fife. Dismiss me. Enough.”(4.1 lines 71-72.) The witches are trying to lead Macbeth to his demise. Also, Macbeth does not seem too pleased by the witches’ advice. According to the third apparition, “…Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill shall come against him.”(4.1 lines 92-94.) Good is stronger than evil. So eventually Macbeth will come to his demise. The witches chant, “Show his eyes, and grieve his heart; come like shadows so depart!”(4.1 lines 110-111.) The witches are trying to antagonize Macbeth. Also, this line creates the suspense of Macbeth’s fall.
ReplyDelete2. Macbeth reacts to Macduff’s departure by acting shocked, angry, and worried at the withes. Macbeth demands to the witches, “What is this that rises like the issue of a king and wears…the round and top of sovereignty?”(4.1 lines 86-88.) The witches are trying to bully Macbeth. Also, the appearance of the third apparition foreshadows that fall of Macbeth. Macbeth grumbles to himself angrily, “The castle of Macduff I will surprise, seize upon Fife, give to th’edge o’ th’ sword…” (4.1 lines 150-151.) Just like the wicked Queen from “Snow White”, Macbeth will stop at nothing to keep his power. Also, he does not realize that it is necessary that “all good things must come to an end.” Macbeth shouts to himself, “Where are they? Gone? Let this pernicious hour stand aye accursed in the calendar!”(4.1 line 133.) Macbeth wants to know more about the witches’ prophesies. Also, his want of power is becoming too much for Macbeth.
3. The action taken by Macduff and Malcom in Act 4 is that they will get rid of Macbeth once he has become too weak to rule. Malcom speaks to Macduff, “When I shall tread upon the tyrant’s head…yet my poor country shall have more vices than it had before, more suffer…” (4.3 lines 45-49.) Malcom is a very peaceful man. Also, he seems to feel that deep down inside there is still some humanity left in Macbeth. Malcom says to everyone, “Our power is ready…Macbeth is ripe for shaking, and the powers above put on their interests.”(4.3 lines 239-241.) Malcom is not as power hungry as Macbeth. Also, he seems to be rather patient. Macduff claims to Malcom, “Oh, I could play the woman with mine eyes…but, gentle heavens, cut short all intermission.”(4.3 lines 232-234.) Macduff, at first seems to be head strong. After considering his brother’s words of wisdom however, he decides that the best way to get rid of Macbeth is by simply waiting for the time when Macbeth could not rule Scotland anymore. (Athena Baker, second time.)
1. The three things Macbeth learned from the witches and apparitions are the fact that Macbeth must give up his power, Macduff will control all of Scotland, and Macbeth should never have manipulated the witches prophesies. According to the first apparition, “Macbeth! Macbeth…Beware Macduff, beware the Thane of Fife. Dismiss me. Enough.”(4.1 lines 71-72.) The witches are trying to lead Macbeth to his demise. Also, sometimes, fate can be rather cruel. The witches chant, “Show his eyes, and grieve his heart; come like shadows so depart!”(4.1 lines 110-111.) This line creates suspense of Macbeth’s coming fall. Also, the witches are trying to reveal to him the power of his darkened heart. Macbeth demands to the witches, “What is this that rises like the issue of a king and wears…the round and top of sovereignty?”(4.1 lines 87-88.) The witches are rather bullies. Also, Mabeth does not seem to be too great of a leader for Scotland (according to the witches and the apparitions.)
ReplyDelete2. Macbeth reacts to Macduff’s departure by acting shocked and angry. Macbeth grumbles to himself angrily, “The castle of Macduff I will surprise, seize upon Fife, give to th’edge o’ th’ sword…” (4.1 lines 150-151.) Just like the wicked Queen from “Snow White”, Macbeth will stop at nothing to keep his power. Also, he does not realize that it is necessary that “all good things must come to an end. Macbeth shouts to himself, “Where are they? Gone? Let this pernicious hour stand aye accursed in the calendar!”(4.1 line 133.) Macbeth seems to have cursed the witches’/apparitions’ coming prophesies. Also, his want of power is becoming too much for himself. Macbeth demands to Lennox, “Where are these gentlemen? Come, bring me where they are.”(4.2 line 154.) Macbeth is too power hungry to stop and think about the good of his country. Also, he is rather a bit stubborn.
3. The action taken by Macduff and Malcom in Act 4 is that they will get rid of Macbeth once he has become too weak to rule. Malcom speaks to Macduff, “When I shall tread upon the tyrant’s head…yet my poor country shall have more vices than it had before, more suffer…” (4.3 lines 45-49.) Malcom is a very peaceful man. Also, he seems to feel that deep down inside there is still some humanity left in Macbeth. Malcom says to everyone, “Our power is ready…Macbeth is ripe for shaking, and the powers above put on their interests.”(4.3 lines 239-241.) Malcom is not as power hungry as Macbeth. Also, he seems to be rather patient. Macduff suggests to Malcom, “Let us rather hold fast the mortal sword, and like good men bestride our downfall’n birthdom.”(4.3 lines 2-4.) Macduff seems to be a bit like his brother, Malcom. Also, Macduff believes in new beginnings. (Athena Baker, third time.)
Week of February 27th--Macbeth!
ReplyDelete1. What three things does Macbeth learn from the witches and apparitions and how does he react to them?
Macbeth learns that he should head Macduff, that no man born of a woman can harm Macbeth, and that Macbeth shall not be vanquished until a certain time.
2. How does Macbeth react to Macduff's departure? (use concrete details)
Macbeth reacts to a hasty answer of wanting to kill him and all who would come into inheritance of Macduff’s line.
3. What action is taken by Macduff and Malcolm in Act IV? (use concrete details)
Macduff and Malcolm are planning to take back the thrown and put Malcolm as rightful heir, through the King of England’s army.
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ReplyDelete1. What three things does Macbeth learn from the witches and apparitions and how does he react to them?
Macbeth learns that he should head Macduff, which is greatly true because Macduff is preparing to kill Macbeth for being such an awful person, that no man born of a woman can harm Macbeth, which Macbeth takes as an assurance that Macduff can never harm him and that he is invincible, and that Macbeth shall not be vanquished until a certain time, which the thing’s names are two forest.
2. How does Macbeth react to Macduff's departure? (use concrete details)
Macbeth reacts to a hasty answer of wanting to kill him and all who would come into inheritance of Macduff’s line; he is stating that he will take no one prisoner and everyone will be slaughtered without a second thought.
3. What action is taken by Macduff and Malcolm in Act IV? (use concrete details)
Macduff and Malcolm are planning to take back the thrown and put Malcolm as rightful heir, through the King of England’s army, but Malcolm takes a long road of telling Macduff that himself, Malcolm, is not fit to be king for his greediness and lust. Eventually Macduff is able to persuade him, and Ross enters to tell Macduff that his family has been brutally murdered.
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ReplyDelete1. What three things does Macbeth learn from the witches and apparitions and how does he react to them?
Macbeth learns that he should head Macduff, which is greatly true because Macduff is preparing to kill Macbeth for being such an awful person, that no man born of a woman can harm Macbeth, which Macbeth takes as an assurance that Macduff can never harm him and that he is invincible, and that Macbeth shall not be vanquished until a certain time, which the thing’s names are two forest, which Macbeth doesn’t think about enough because those two forests are made of shrubbery that soldiers, when they are looking to hide from their enemy, will use a camouflage. That meeting will probably be sooner that Macbeth will expect and he will get his just deserts for his actions taken.
2. How does Macbeth react to Macduff's departure? (use concrete details)
Macbeth reacts to a hasty answer of wanting to kill him and all who would come into inheritance of Macduff’s line; he is stating that he will take no one prisoner and everyone will be slaughtered without a second thought, which brings forth a point of irony because at the beginning of the book that’s all Macbeth thought about was a well thought out murder; the goods vs. the bads. Now, all he wants is to the keep the crown that was not rightfully his and he will go to any risk. Power and greed can fully change a person, and Macbeth will see his demise.
3. What action is taken by Macduff and Malcolm in Act IV? (use concrete details)
Macduff and Malcolm are planning to take back the thrown and put Malcolm as rightful heir, through the King of England’s army, but Malcolm takes a long road of telling Macduff that himself, Malcolm, is not fit to be king for his greediness and lust. Eventually Macduff is able to persuade him, and Ross enters to tell Macduff that his family has been brutally murdered. There is irony because Malcolm lied about all the lust and greed, saying his is still a virgin, but then told Macduff that he has never lied before. Macduff, Ross, and Malcolm are taking the army and are going to reclaim what is rightfully theirs and Macduff wants and, “eye for an eye,” for Macbeth killing his family.
1. The three things Macbeth had learned from the witches and the apparitions are he should beware Macbeth, a man born from a woman shall not murder Macbeth, and the forest will move. According to the first apparition, “Macbeth! Macbeth…Beware Macduff, beware the Thane of Fife. Dismiss me. Enough.”(4.1 lines 71-72.) The witches are trying to lead Macbeth to his demise. Also, sometimes, fate can be rather cruel. The second apparition states to Macbeth, “The power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth.”(4.1 lines 81-82.) It is possible that Macduff’s mother died of childbirth. Also, Macbeth does not seem to be fully convinced by this second apparition. Macbeth questions to the witches, “Who can impress the forest, bid the tree unfix his earthbound root?”(4.1 lines 95-96.) The witches’ prophesies use more of figurative language. Also, Macbeth is still rather curious as to wanting to know more about the witches’’ prophesies. (Athena Baker, fourth time for this question.)
ReplyDelete2. Macbeth reacts to Macduff’s departure by murdering his entire family. The messenger warns Lady Macduff and her son, “Be not found here. Hence with your little ones!”(4.2 line 70.) Macbeth is obviously having a hunger to get Macduff. Also, the messenger is foreshadowing the murderer’s coming. The first murderer shouts after stabbing Macduff’s son, “Young fry of treachery!”(4.2 line 84.) The first murderer is obviously on Macbeth’s side. Also, in a way, the murderer is “Macbeth’s messenger.” Lady Macduff scoffs, “Wither should I fly? I have done no harm.”(4.2 line 74.) Lady Macduff does not seem to convinced by the messenger. Also, she is a rather hot headed, arrogant woman. (Athena Baker, fourth time for this question.)
1. When Macbeth meets the witches again, they give him three more “prophesies”. The first one give is “Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! Beware Macduff,/Beware the Thane of Fife”(4.1, lines 71-72). The second is “Be bloody, bold, and resolute; laugh to scorn/The power of man, for none of woman born/Shall harm Macbeth.”(4.1, lines 79-81). The third and last one that they give is “Be lion-mettled, proud, and take no care/Who chafes, who frets, or where conspirers are./Macbeth shall never vanquished be until/Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill/ Shall come against him.”(4.1, lines 90-94). The problem with these prophesies is that when Macbeth hears them, he takes them literally. For example, it says that Macbeth should fear Macduff, but no one who is born of a woman will harm him, this makes him think that Macduff is harmless to him, but Macbeth never takes into consideration that he doesn’t know any of the details of Macduffs birth, he just assumes. Another thing that Macbeth is told by the witches is that Banquo’s kin will indeed be kings after all. How Macbeth reacts to them is that he is still inquisitive, but the witches will answer nothing else for him. He also is startled because he finds out Banquo’s kin will be kings and he, once again will try to fight against fate to try and prevent it.
ReplyDelete2. When he is told by Lennox that Macduff has fled, Macbeth says “The castle of Macduff I will surprise,/Sieze upon Fife, give to th’edge o’th’ sword/His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls/That trace him in his line.”(4.2, lines 150-154). At this point, Macbeth is reckless and kills anything that appears as any sort of threat to him. When he learns that Macduff is gone, he orders for his entire castle to be slaughtered. In the next scene the reader/audience sees a “murdered” appear at Macduff’s castle and murder his son and it is mentioned in act 4.3 also that everyone in his castle had been slaughtered too.
3. What Malcolm and Macduff plan to do is go to war with Macbeth; the king of England has granted them soldiers that will help them in the war. Malcolm says “I think withal/There would be hands uplifted in my right;/And here from gracious England I have offer/Of goodly thousands. But, for all this,/When I shall treat upon the tyrant’s head,/or wear it upon my sword…(act 4.3, lines 44-50). They know that their country is at stake and they will stop at nothing to rebuild it back up to its glory pre-Macbeth. At the end of the scene Malcolm says “This tune goes manly./Come, go we to the King. Our power is ready;/Our lack is nothing but our leave. Macbeth/Is ripe for shaking, and the powers above/Put on their instruments. Receive what cheer you may./The night is long that never finds the day”(4.3, lines 236-242). Judging by this, the next scene should encompass the war and Macbeth’s downfall.
Cypress Austin-First time
Avery,
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your third post, I have a few suggestions. Firstly, I would suggest that you add a few quotes here and there throughout your entries, to provide concrete detail and to help deepen analysis. Also, in the response to the third question, I (maybe it's just me) thought that the action taken by Malcolm and Macduff was that they were planning to go to war with Macbeth. Also, in the response to the second question, I think it was a very good point you made when you said how well thought out Macbeth's first murder was, and now it's rather reckless and sloppy. Overall, your posts are solid and show that you understand and know what you are talking about.
Cypress Austin- Second time
2. When he is told by Lennox that Macduff has fled, Macbeth says “The castle of Macduff I will surprise,/Sieze upon Fife, give to th’edge o’th’ sword/His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls/That trace him in his line.”(4.2, lines 150-154). At this point, Macbeth is reckless and kills anything that appears as any sort of threat to him. When he learns that Macduff is gone, he orders for his entire castle to be slaughtered. In the next scene the reader/audience sees a “murdered” appear at Macduff’s castle and murder his son and it is mentioned in act 4.3 also that everyone in his castle had been slaughtered too. An interesting thing to note is that Macbeth’s first murder was so well thought out and planned and now it is becoming rather reckless and sloppy. As Macbeth becomes more power hungry and loses his closeness with his wife, his power weakens. This also brings up the point that Macbeth’s downfall was caused by free will and not fate, because he himself is stepping deeper and deeper in blood by his own choice.
ReplyDeleteAthena,
All of you're post are very well thought out and articulated. I enjoyed watched how they progressed throughout the week from your first entry to your fourth. I think all your hard work and thought that you put in to these blogs responses will pay off when we have an assessment on Macbeth. Very well done!
Cypress Austin- Third time