Macbeth Act 2

Remember the Unit Goal is to find a motif (a recurring image or idea) and write a short essay on how it makes meaning to the play as a whole.

Today - we will do words of the day.  Take notes on Elements of Tragedy, Tragic Hero, Dramatic Foils and discuss some motifs that appeared in Act I.

If we have time we will begin Act II.

HOMEWORK - Write a paragraph summary (without copying from a website or a book) of Act 1.

COPY AND PASTE THE OUTLINE BELOW:

Elements of Tragedy

1) Must Have A Tragic Hero


2) The character must be fated to fall or fail


3) Internal and External Conflict


4) Dramatic Foils


5) The audience learns something about the nature of human existence


Elements of Tragic Hero

1) Noble Birth


2) Loyal, virtuous, full of high morals


3) Tragic Flaw


4) Tragic Flaw causes downfall


5) Audience learns something through the character's downfall



Dramatic Foils (definition):

Two characters that contrast as a way to bring out their character traits (or personalities).

Example:

Macbeth/Banquo    and    Macbeth/Lady Macbeth

List of Motifs from ACT 1.


BIRDS - Eagles, Sparrows, Martlet

"Fair is foul, Foul is fair"

Weather

The idea of things being planted or grown

Blood