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Macbeth Classroom Questions
Macbeth Classroom Questions
Macbeth Classroom Questions
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Macbeth Classroom Questions

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Macbeth Scene by Scene Classroom Questions is a book for English teachers who are teaching Macbeth by William Shakespeare and intend to set straightforward questions for homework or classwork. Macbeth Scene by Scene contains 174 questions, divided by Act and Scene, to keep students engaged and actively thinking about the play.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateJan 21, 2016
ISBN9781910949450
Macbeth Classroom Questions

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    Macbeth Classroom Questions - Amy Farrell

    Act One, Scene One

    Points to Consider

    Students tend to enjoy the supernatural aspect to this opening scene. Discuss what contemporary films/ television shows/ music videos this scene reminds students of.

    A discussion of witches and their alleged powers can heighten interest in the action.

    Questions

    1. What is the mood in this scene?

    2. What powers do the witches seem to have?

    Act One, Scene Two

    Points to Consider

    The language used to describe Macbeth here is very significant as it establishes him as a worthy, loyal soldier.

    The references to bloodshed and battle are worth noting. Students could consider how these descriptions might appeal to an audience and grab their attention.

    The fate of the Thane of Cawdor is significant, as Macbeth is about to earn this traitor’s title. Ironically, these descriptions will later apply to Macbeth himself.

    Questions

    1. How is Macbeth described in this scene?

    2. What sort of imagery do you notice in this scene? How does it add to the scene?

    3. How does King Duncan intend to punish the traitorous Thane of Cawdor?

    Act One, Scene Three

    Points to Consider

    It is interesting to discuss whether or not your students would be as quick as Macbeth to trust the witches and believe their prophecies.

    His possible motivation for believing them so readily is worth considering, as is the motivation of the weird sisters for revealing these prophecies.

    From a stagecraft point of view, it is worth considering how students would arrange and stage this scene (consider

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