When did it all begin? (Block A)

It's obvious that the downfall of Macbeth is clearly his own fault and that because he made a series of really dumb choices he ended up where he did (dead). However, there is a question that has been much debated over the course of time and since Shakespeare is no longer with us we will probably never get a definitive answer. That doesn't stop us from talking about it though! This weeks question is:

When do you think the idea of killing Duncan and the desire to become King popped into his head?

It has been said that Macbeth may have always had a desire to become King even before the witches met him.

What do you guys think? Remember to back up your ideas with proof from life and the book!!!


***Since this post was a day late (my fault) the close date will be Sunday February 24th 2010.

When did it all begin? (Block F)

It's obvious that the downfall of Macbeth is clearly his own fault and that because he made a series of really dumb choices he ended up where he did (dead). However, there is a question that has been much debated over the course of time and since Shakespeare is no longer with us we will probably never get a definitive answer. That doesn't stop us from talking about it though! This weeks question is:

When do you think the idea of killing Duncan and the desire to become King popped into his head?

It has been said that Macbeth may have always had a desire to become King even before the witches met him.

What do you guys think? Remember to back up your ideas with proof from life and the book!!!


***Since this post was a day late (my fault) the close date will be Sunday February 24th 2010.

When did it all begin? (Block B)

It's obvious that the downfall of Macbeth is clearly his own fault and that because he made a series of really dumb choices he ended up where he did (dead). However, there is a question that has been much debated over the course of time and since Shakespeare is no longer with us we will probably never get a definitive answer. That doesn't stop us from talking about it though! This weeks question is:

When do you think the idea of killing Duncan and the desire to become King popped into his head?

It has been said that Macbeth may have always had a desire to become King even before the witches met him.

What do you guys think? Remember to back up your ideas with proof from life and the book!!!


***Since this post was a day late (my fault) the close date will be Sunday February 24th 2010.

Lady Macbeth's Role in the Play (Block F)

We have discussed in class the role that Lady Macbeth holds within the play Macbeth. We've also spoken about how the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth was not typical of the time period. Using references to their partnership or feelings for each other, comment on their marriage. Overall, do they seem to have a good marriage? Do they seem to hold genuine affection for each other? Are they well matched? To what extent is Lady Macbeth responsible for the murder of Duncan?

***"To what extent means: Not necessarily yes or no but is it more of a yes or more of a no?

Remember to support your ideas with references from life and the text!

Lady Macbeth's Role in the Play (Block B)

We have discussed in class the role that Lady Macbeth holds within the play Macbeth. We've also spoken about how the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth was not typical of the time period. Using references to their partnership or feelings for each other, comment on their marriage. Overall, do they seem to have a good marriage? Do they seem to hold genuine affection for each other? Are they well matched? To what extent is Lady Macbeth responsible for the murder of Duncan?

***"To what extent means: Not necessarily yes or no but is it more of a yes or more of a no?

Remember to support your ideas with references from life and the text!

Lady Macbeth's Role in the Play (Block A)

We have discussed in class the role that Lady Macbeth holds within the play Macbeth. We've also spoken about how the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth was not typical of the time period. Using references to their partnership or feelings for each other, comment on their marriage. Overall, do they seem to have a good marriage? Do they seem to hold genuine affection for each other? Are they well matched? To what extent is Lady Macbeth responsible for the murder of Duncan?

***"To what extent means: Not necessarily yes or no but is it more of a yes or more of a no?

Remember to support your ideas with references from life and the text!