Macbeth Act 5

Macbeth Act 4

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Macbeth act 3 questions

LOF 9-12

LOF Closed Cage Match: MACBETH V. JACK/RALPH

Macbeth declares an impassioned phrase when he feels that he is caught in all the turmoil he has created. He says, "It will have blood they say. Blood will have blood... (Act 3). What did Macbeth mean? How does this ring true for Macbeth? How does this also connect to the situtation Jack and Ralph find themselves in Lord of the Flies.

Also, include any final impressions of LOF. What did you think? How did the annotating go for you? Did you feel as though there was a change in your learning/ understanding of the text? Are you seeing big connections to Macbeth?

"Devil Hath Power..." Now that I have your attention...

“The devil hath power to assume a pleasing shape.” (Shakespeare Hamlet)

1. How do you interpret the above quote? In other words, how would you explain its message to someone else?


2. Who is playing the role of the devil in Macbeth? Are there several devils in this play? Briefly explain and support your answer.


3. Describe the evil that has occurred in the play so far. What is the pleasing shape it has taken on?


4. Is there any good or decency in this play so far? Which do you think will triumph at the end of the play-good or evil? Briefly explain your response.

Macbeth Act 2

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LOF 7-8

After reading the first act of Macbeth as well as the first eight chapters of Golding's Lord of the Flies, what do you see as the role of evil? Where have you seen connections in the emergence of evil in these two works of literature? Can you also draw any parallels to what is going on in our world today? Think deeply here people. Respond and connect with one anothers' ideas.

Macbeth Act 1

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LOF 4-6

What are some examples of relationships between the characters? What is the building block of these relationships and what is breaking them apart?

Describe an instance when you had a relationship with a friend that fell apart. Why did it fall apart? Can you personally connect to what is happening to the boys on the island.

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