Assignment Details

Macbeth

Fall 2016-Summer 2017

Senior English 7 & 8

Date Due

Jan. 5, 2017

Additional Info
Answer the following questions. Work must be typed: 12pt font, double spaced, one inch margins:
  1. Analyze each Act (I-V). Define "manhood" according to Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. Give examples from the text. (Two paragraphs)                                                  b) How does the view of manhood shown in Siward's reaction to his son's death (Act V, Sc. viii, lines 39-53), compare with Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's views of manliness? (Two paragraphs)
  2. In staging Macbeth, some producers eliminate Act IV, ii. Indicate why they might make this cut, and state your reaction to it. (Two paragraphs)
  3. Identify someone in history who is/was similar to the character in Macbeth. Explain your choice. (Two paragraphs)