Paragraphs for Macbeth

Paragraph 1

Is Macbeth mad in 2.1?

Please use formal analytical paragraph style and look at mad in the formal sense.

Paragraph 2

If you were a director, how would you stage the dagger soliloquy and why?

Please keep the following in mind when writing your opinion paragraph:

• follow paragraph structure,
• give quotations to support your interpretation,
• you may use first person because this is an opinion paragraph,
• you still must use academic language (no slang and don't write as if you were speaking).

Both paragraphs are due and will be typed up on Friday.

Macbeth Act 2 Scene 1

Class Outline

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1.  In groups of 4, go over predictions for what you think will happen. Choose one that your group will share with the class.
2. Definition of "soliloquy"
3. Read 2.1
4. Discuss concepts of madness and the dagger soliloquy. View examples below.
5. Using the printed copy of the soliloquy, underline parts of the speech that you think show Macbeth is mad (crazy), and parts of the speech that make you believe he is not mad. This will be used in a written assignment.