Today's journal write was," What kind of ruler do you think Macbeth will be? Why? Provide at least 3 textual examples that support/illustrate your main points. I wrote this...
I think Macbeth would be a shitty one, yah he is a person and we all make mistakes but it feels like he is always making bad decisions and always thinking about himself and Lady Macbeth, and not really thinking about the Kingdom in any way. The witches are a good example of how shitty Macbeth can be because Macbeth was so easily persuaded by these witches and a good king can not just be so easily persuaded or some rash decisions might occur. Another example is also how Lady Macbeth influences him and how she's sort of the mastermind in this whole story. It is sad how King Duncan was so loyal to Macbeth and Macbeth did not repay the favor. This is not what a good king should be.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
She should have died hereafter
There would have been a time for such a word
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time
And all our yesterday's have lighted fools
The way to dusty death Out Out Brief Candle
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets upon the stage
And then there is heard no more, it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury
Signifying Nothing
I memorized the poem but not really well...
There would have been a time for such a word
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time
And all our yesterday's have lighted fools
The way to dusty death Out Out Brief Candle
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets upon the stage
And then there is heard no more, it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury
Signifying Nothing
I memorized the poem but not really well...
Monday, April 20, 2015
Macbeth Act 3
I see Macbeth starting to lose his power. After he learns that Banquo died as planned but not Fleance, Macbeth begins to see Banquo's ghost at his banquet table. In addition, Macbeth notices Macduff's absence at the banquet. People are beginning to realize that Macbeth is probably up to something, and that realization doesn't sit well with Macbeth. He decides to again turn to the witches for a prophecy of things to come. Macbeth loses most of his rational reason in this act, something that will eventually lead to his own death.
Macbeth Questions Act 2
ACT II Study Questions
2.11. What is the purpose of the opening of 2.1 (lines 1-9)? Notice the references to time (lines 1-3), and think about the other references to time so far in the play (1.1.1-5; 1.3.56, 146, and 152; 1.5.8 and 56-62; 1.7.51 and 81). What is the function of the discussion about the witches in 2.1.20-29?
The purpose of the opening is to show how things are things are not as they should be. The function of the discussion about the witches is to show that Banquo was right about the hallucination?
2. Read Macbeth's soliloquy in 2.1.33-64 carefully. What is happening to him? How does he explain it? What will he do about it? Notice references to time in line59 and to deeds and done in lines 61-62.
Macbeth's soliloquy shows that is he is stressed about having to kill Duncan and he is trying to talk himself to committing the deed.
2.21. What is Lady Macbeth's state of mind in her soliloquy (2.2.1-13)? What has she done? What does she assume Macbeth is now doing? Why didn't she do it (lines 12-13)?
lady Macbeth is excited by alcohol and awaits Macbeth's return from Duncan's room. She has drugged Duncan's bodyguards, but fears that the murder has not been done.
2. What deed has Macbeth done (2.2.14)? What is Macbeth worried about in lines 17-31? How does Lady Macbeth respond (lines 31-32)? Notice the heavy emphasis on the murdering of sleep in lines 33-41. What problem arises in line 46? How is it solved? Keep lines 44-45, 58-61, and 65 about washing in mind for later in the play.
Macbeth killed Duncan.
2.31. What does the porter pretend to be doing? Notice the emphasis on equivocation in this speech and in the following dialogue with Macduff. Equivocation was a doctrine espoused by Jesuits living secretly in England (and in danger of arrest, torture, and death) that allowed them to swear oaths with double meanings in order to preserve their lives while also maintaining their faith but that looked to their opponents very much like lying under oath. Equivocation had recently been much discussed because of the trials surrounding the Gunpowder Plot of November 1605, a Catholic attempt to blow up Parliament while the members and the King were present. Watch how the idea of equivocation functions in the play.
The Porter is pretending he is the porter of the gate to hell.
2. What is the thematic function of Lennox's conversation with Macbeth about the unruly night (lines 50-59). What is the theatrical function of the scene? Why does something need to be here?
It was "unruly" not only for king Duncan but also for Macbeth because of the guilt.
3. What news does Macduff report at line 59? How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth respond? What does Macbeth report in lines 103-104 that he did? What do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to do and why (lines 116-121 and 131-142)? Where will they go? What do they seem to expect will happen if they don't leave?
Macduff reports that the king has been murdered, and Lady Macbeth appears to be disgusted that this could happen but we really know what she is thinking. Malcolm and Donalbain decide to flee Malcom and will go to England and Donalbain will to go Ireland, they are fleeing because they fear they will be murdered next.
2.41. What is the function of the dialogue between the Old Man and Ross (lines 1-20)? What do we learn from Macduff about Malcolm and Donalbain? About Macbeth? Where has Macbeth gone? Where will Macduff go? (Macbeth was historically a member of the royal family; his mother and Duncan's mother were sisters, daughters of Duncan's predecessor as king; both Duncan and Macbeth were historically about the same age. Duncan ruled from 1034 to 1040 and Macbeth from 1040 to 1057.) Notice that many of the key words and ideas we have been tracing appear in this scene.
To Discuss what has been happening which is strange because of how an owl killed a falcon and how the horses got wild and this somehow foreshadows how Macbeth is going to be king. He tells us that Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of the murder of Duncan and they are suspected because they left the scene.
2.11. What is the purpose of the opening of 2.1 (lines 1-9)? Notice the references to time (lines 1-3), and think about the other references to time so far in the play (1.1.1-5; 1.3.56, 146, and 152; 1.5.8 and 56-62; 1.7.51 and 81). What is the function of the discussion about the witches in 2.1.20-29?
The purpose of the opening is to show how things are things are not as they should be. The function of the discussion about the witches is to show that Banquo was right about the hallucination?
2. Read Macbeth's soliloquy in 2.1.33-64 carefully. What is happening to him? How does he explain it? What will he do about it? Notice references to time in line59 and to deeds and done in lines 61-62.
Macbeth's soliloquy shows that is he is stressed about having to kill Duncan and he is trying to talk himself to committing the deed.
2.21. What is Lady Macbeth's state of mind in her soliloquy (2.2.1-13)? What has she done? What does she assume Macbeth is now doing? Why didn't she do it (lines 12-13)?
lady Macbeth is excited by alcohol and awaits Macbeth's return from Duncan's room. She has drugged Duncan's bodyguards, but fears that the murder has not been done.
2. What deed has Macbeth done (2.2.14)? What is Macbeth worried about in lines 17-31? How does Lady Macbeth respond (lines 31-32)? Notice the heavy emphasis on the murdering of sleep in lines 33-41. What problem arises in line 46? How is it solved? Keep lines 44-45, 58-61, and 65 about washing in mind for later in the play.
Macbeth killed Duncan.
2.31. What does the porter pretend to be doing? Notice the emphasis on equivocation in this speech and in the following dialogue with Macduff. Equivocation was a doctrine espoused by Jesuits living secretly in England (and in danger of arrest, torture, and death) that allowed them to swear oaths with double meanings in order to preserve their lives while also maintaining their faith but that looked to their opponents very much like lying under oath. Equivocation had recently been much discussed because of the trials surrounding the Gunpowder Plot of November 1605, a Catholic attempt to blow up Parliament while the members and the King were present. Watch how the idea of equivocation functions in the play.
The Porter is pretending he is the porter of the gate to hell.
2. What is the thematic function of Lennox's conversation with Macbeth about the unruly night (lines 50-59). What is the theatrical function of the scene? Why does something need to be here?
It was "unruly" not only for king Duncan but also for Macbeth because of the guilt.
3. What news does Macduff report at line 59? How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth respond? What does Macbeth report in lines 103-104 that he did? What do Malcolm and Donalbain decide to do and why (lines 116-121 and 131-142)? Where will they go? What do they seem to expect will happen if they don't leave?
Macduff reports that the king has been murdered, and Lady Macbeth appears to be disgusted that this could happen but we really know what she is thinking. Malcolm and Donalbain decide to flee Malcom and will go to England and Donalbain will to go Ireland, they are fleeing because they fear they will be murdered next.
2.41. What is the function of the dialogue between the Old Man and Ross (lines 1-20)? What do we learn from Macduff about Malcolm and Donalbain? About Macbeth? Where has Macbeth gone? Where will Macduff go? (Macbeth was historically a member of the royal family; his mother and Duncan's mother were sisters, daughters of Duncan's predecessor as king; both Duncan and Macbeth were historically about the same age. Duncan ruled from 1034 to 1040 and Macbeth from 1040 to 1057.) Notice that many of the key words and ideas we have been tracing appear in this scene.
To Discuss what has been happening which is strange because of how an owl killed a falcon and how the horses got wild and this somehow foreshadows how Macbeth is going to be king. He tells us that Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of the murder of Duncan and they are suspected because they left the scene.
Macbeth Question
If Macbeth could gain more power by becoming good at something or learning something, rather than benefiting through another's loss, I feel like the story wouldn't be as popular in Shakespeare's pieces because I feel like the whole plot, theme, and tone would be so different. What would the purpose of the story be? What would be the theme? How would Macbeth be perceived? I feel like Macbeth would sort of be the best good guy out there and he would really be looked up to.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Macbeth Questions ACT 1
ACT I Study Questions
1.1
1. What is the effect of beginning the play with the witches? (Compare the openings of the other plays we have read; are any of those like this one?) Whom are the witches going to meet, and when? Notice the language of lines 10-11 and watch for it later in the play.
It is sort of foreshadowing the future, the theme, mood, and plot. The witches are going to meet Macbeth "at the ere of sunset."
1.2
1. What do we learn about and from the "bloody Captain" (1.2.1-44)? Who is Macdonwald and what has he done? What has been done to him and by whom? Did that end the problem with rebels (1.2.29-34)?
We learned from the "bloody Captain" statement is Macbeth's characterization. Macdonwald is a rebel who was killed because he tried to attack them. Macbeth killed him with a sword, but it didn't end the problem with the rebels.
2. What do we learn from Ross and Angus (1.2.45-62)? Who was the traitor in this different revolt? What does King Duncan say about the traitor and about his title (1.2.63-65)?
From Ross and Angus, we learned that the traitor was the Thane of Cawdor . King Duncan says that he is relieved that the traitor has been killed and that Macbeth now has his king title.
1.3
1. What is the effect of what the witches tell each other in 1.3.1-27)? What is the effect of the specifics they tell? Are these details important to the plot of the play? Why are they here? What does the First Witch mean by line 9? Keep the line in mind; "do" is an important word in this play. How do the witches prepare for Macbeth's arrival, and what do they say (1.3.28-35)?
The effect of what the witches tell each other in this act gives a first look into how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are. They are important because it foreshadows the future and they are there to foreshadow. The witches cast a spell to control his destiny.
2. Does Macbeth's first line (1.3.36) remind you of anything we have heard before? What do the witches look like (1.3.37-45)? What do they tell Macbeth (1.3.46-48). What happens to Macbeth then? How do we know? (See 1.3.49-55.) What does Banquo ask the witches and what do they tell him (1.3.55-67; notice the paradoxes in 1.3.63-65, similar in structure to 1.1.10-11 and 1.3.36). What do we know that Macbeth doesn't know in 1.3.68-76)?
Macbeth's first line is sort of like the witches first lines and how they predict the future. his statements are his future. The witches tell Macbeth that his is going to be the king. Banquo asks the witches why isn't going to be king and why Macbeth and they tell him basically that Macbeth is better than him and we also know that he was thane before he was thane.
3. How does Banquo explain the witches (1.3.77-78)? What does Macbeth learn from Ross and Angus (1.3.87-114)? What is Macbeth doing in lines 114-156? Note where he is speaking to himself, where he is speaking only to Banquo, and where he is speaking to everyone. How is Macbeth reacting to what the witches have said and to what Ross and Angus have said? Read Banquo's speech in lines 120-125 carefully for a statement related to the themes of the play. Then read Macbeth's speech at 1.3.126-141 carefully. What is he saying? What is he beginning to think about? Notice an echo of the paradox of "fair is foul" in lines 140-141.
Banquo explains the witches are hallucinating and Macbeth learns that he is thane of Cawdor from Ross and Angus and Macbeth aside is showing how he really feels about all of this and how he feels about being king soon.
4. How does Macbeth explain his behavior (1.3.148-149)? How much of his thought does he plan to share with Banquo (1.3.152-154)?
Macbeth contradicts himself with his aside because he tells Banquo that he is happy and excited.
1.4
1. How did Cawdor die (1.4.1-11)? How does the King respond (1.4.11-14)? Keep these lines in mind.
Cawdor was executed after openly confessing for his treason and pleading for mercy. The king responds with he can't trust a man just according to his face.
2. How does the King greet Macbeth and Banquo (1.4.14-35)? Note the imagery of planting and growing. What announcement does the King make in lines 35-42? (Prince of Cumberland is the title of the Scottish heir apparent, like Prince of Wales for the English.) Where does the King intend to go (1.4.42-47)? How does he react in his aside to the King's announcement of his heir (1.4.48-53)? What is going on in Macbeth's mind?
The king greets Macbeth and Banquo by saying that he can never repay them for their good deeds. The king intends to propose that they will go to Macbeth's castle at Inverness and Macbeth tells himself that he needs to kill him.
1.5
1. Has Macbeth reported accurately to his wife (1.5.1-12)? How does she respond? Read her speech in lines 13-28 carefully. How does she describe Macbeth? Does this match what we have seen of him?
Macbeth is being honest with his wife but his wife, Lady Macbeth says he is playing things off as if everything is fine, but this doesn't match the characterization of Macbeth in the story right now.
2. How does Lady Macbeth respond to the news that the King is coming? Read her speech in lines 36-52 carefully. What does she intend to do? What does she have to do to herself to let that happen?
the wife was confident about the guests visit and she seemed prepared and a little cocky and the way her and her husband would handle it.
3. Who is in charge when Macbeth arrives (1.5.52-71)? Has Lady Macbeth decided what to do? Has Macbeth? What does she tell him to do, and what will she herself do?
When Macbeth arrives Lady Macbeth is in charge and she wants to kill Duncan, but he is not sure whether he wants to follow with her orders and tells him to not let Duncan see tomorrow.
4. What is Lady Macbeth's name? (A trick question-it's not in the play. But historical sources tell us her name was Gruoch and that she had a son by a previous marriage, named Lulach. See the Bedford Texts and Contexts edition of Macbeth, p. 128, with no source given there.)
Lady Macbeth's name is Grouch.
1.6
1. Read the opening speeches (1.6.1-10) carefully, noting the imagery. How honest is Lady Macbeth's welcome (1.6.10-31)?
Lady Macbeth's welcome was very sweet and not really like her lasts scenes. It shows that she is sort of fake.
1. What is the effect of beginning the play with the witches? (Compare the openings of the other plays we have read; are any of those like this one?) Whom are the witches going to meet, and when? Notice the language of lines 10-11 and watch for it later in the play.
It is sort of foreshadowing the future, the theme, mood, and plot. The witches are going to meet Macbeth "at the ere of sunset."
1.2
1. What do we learn about and from the "bloody Captain" (1.2.1-44)? Who is Macdonwald and what has he done? What has been done to him and by whom? Did that end the problem with rebels (1.2.29-34)?
We learned from the "bloody Captain" statement is Macbeth's characterization. Macdonwald is a rebel who was killed because he tried to attack them. Macbeth killed him with a sword, but it didn't end the problem with the rebels.
2. What do we learn from Ross and Angus (1.2.45-62)? Who was the traitor in this different revolt? What does King Duncan say about the traitor and about his title (1.2.63-65)?
From Ross and Angus, we learned that the traitor was the Thane of Cawdor . King Duncan says that he is relieved that the traitor has been killed and that Macbeth now has his king title.
1.3
1. What is the effect of what the witches tell each other in 1.3.1-27)? What is the effect of the specifics they tell? Are these details important to the plot of the play? Why are they here? What does the First Witch mean by line 9? Keep the line in mind; "do" is an important word in this play. How do the witches prepare for Macbeth's arrival, and what do they say (1.3.28-35)?
The effect of what the witches tell each other in this act gives a first look into how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are. They are important because it foreshadows the future and they are there to foreshadow. The witches cast a spell to control his destiny.
2. Does Macbeth's first line (1.3.36) remind you of anything we have heard before? What do the witches look like (1.3.37-45)? What do they tell Macbeth (1.3.46-48). What happens to Macbeth then? How do we know? (See 1.3.49-55.) What does Banquo ask the witches and what do they tell him (1.3.55-67; notice the paradoxes in 1.3.63-65, similar in structure to 1.1.10-11 and 1.3.36). What do we know that Macbeth doesn't know in 1.3.68-76)?
Macbeth's first line is sort of like the witches first lines and how they predict the future. his statements are his future. The witches tell Macbeth that his is going to be the king. Banquo asks the witches why isn't going to be king and why Macbeth and they tell him basically that Macbeth is better than him and we also know that he was thane before he was thane.
3. How does Banquo explain the witches (1.3.77-78)? What does Macbeth learn from Ross and Angus (1.3.87-114)? What is Macbeth doing in lines 114-156? Note where he is speaking to himself, where he is speaking only to Banquo, and where he is speaking to everyone. How is Macbeth reacting to what the witches have said and to what Ross and Angus have said? Read Banquo's speech in lines 120-125 carefully for a statement related to the themes of the play. Then read Macbeth's speech at 1.3.126-141 carefully. What is he saying? What is he beginning to think about? Notice an echo of the paradox of "fair is foul" in lines 140-141.
Banquo explains the witches are hallucinating and Macbeth learns that he is thane of Cawdor from Ross and Angus and Macbeth aside is showing how he really feels about all of this and how he feels about being king soon.
4. How does Macbeth explain his behavior (1.3.148-149)? How much of his thought does he plan to share with Banquo (1.3.152-154)?
Macbeth contradicts himself with his aside because he tells Banquo that he is happy and excited.
1.4
1. How did Cawdor die (1.4.1-11)? How does the King respond (1.4.11-14)? Keep these lines in mind.
Cawdor was executed after openly confessing for his treason and pleading for mercy. The king responds with he can't trust a man just according to his face.
2. How does the King greet Macbeth and Banquo (1.4.14-35)? Note the imagery of planting and growing. What announcement does the King make in lines 35-42? (Prince of Cumberland is the title of the Scottish heir apparent, like Prince of Wales for the English.) Where does the King intend to go (1.4.42-47)? How does he react in his aside to the King's announcement of his heir (1.4.48-53)? What is going on in Macbeth's mind?
The king greets Macbeth and Banquo by saying that he can never repay them for their good deeds. The king intends to propose that they will go to Macbeth's castle at Inverness and Macbeth tells himself that he needs to kill him.
1.5
1. Has Macbeth reported accurately to his wife (1.5.1-12)? How does she respond? Read her speech in lines 13-28 carefully. How does she describe Macbeth? Does this match what we have seen of him?
Macbeth is being honest with his wife but his wife, Lady Macbeth says he is playing things off as if everything is fine, but this doesn't match the characterization of Macbeth in the story right now.
2. How does Lady Macbeth respond to the news that the King is coming? Read her speech in lines 36-52 carefully. What does she intend to do? What does she have to do to herself to let that happen?
the wife was confident about the guests visit and she seemed prepared and a little cocky and the way her and her husband would handle it.
3. Who is in charge when Macbeth arrives (1.5.52-71)? Has Lady Macbeth decided what to do? Has Macbeth? What does she tell him to do, and what will she herself do?
When Macbeth arrives Lady Macbeth is in charge and she wants to kill Duncan, but he is not sure whether he wants to follow with her orders and tells him to not let Duncan see tomorrow.
4. What is Lady Macbeth's name? (A trick question-it's not in the play. But historical sources tell us her name was Gruoch and that she had a son by a previous marriage, named Lulach. See the Bedford Texts and Contexts edition of Macbeth, p. 128, with no source given there.)
Lady Macbeth's name is Grouch.
1.6
1. Read the opening speeches (1.6.1-10) carefully, noting the imagery. How honest is Lady Macbeth's welcome (1.6.10-31)?
Lady Macbeth's welcome was very sweet and not really like her lasts scenes. It shows that she is sort of fake.
Character Map of Macbeth
Macbeth: Thane of Glamis
Lady Macbeth: Macbeth's Wife
Duncan: King of Scotland
Malcolm and Donalbain: King Duncan's Sons
Two Murderers: Murderers Hired by Macbeth to kill Banquo, Fleance, Lady Macduff, and Macduff's son
Banquo: Thane of Locaber and a general in Duncan's army
Fleance: Banquo's son
Lady Macduff: Macduff's wife, Killed by Macbeth
Macduff: Scottish nobleman who questions Macbeth's tyrannical rule and refuses to recognize him as king
Porter: Guard of the entrance
Lennox: A Scottish noble
Ross: Scottish nobleman who eventually turns on Macbeth
Three Witches: The future tellers because of whom the whole story went down
Lady Macbeth: Macbeth's Wife
Duncan: King of Scotland
Malcolm and Donalbain: King Duncan's Sons
Two Murderers: Murderers Hired by Macbeth to kill Banquo, Fleance, Lady Macduff, and Macduff's son
Banquo: Thane of Locaber and a general in Duncan's army
Fleance: Banquo's son
Lady Macduff: Macduff's wife, Killed by Macbeth
Macduff: Scottish nobleman who questions Macbeth's tyrannical rule and refuses to recognize him as king
Porter: Guard of the entrance
Lennox: A Scottish noble
Ross: Scottish nobleman who eventually turns on Macbeth
Three Witches: The future tellers because of whom the whole story went down
WHAT ABOUT MY MASTERPIECE?
My progress this week on my masterpiece is all showed through this blog http://searchingforwomenleaders.tumblr.com/... I don't have much posted, but I have a lot of drafts in progress. I basically am just trying to post about things I see that are interesting to me in my every day life and posting about them. I haven't really interviewed anybody so I'm still thinking about that part .
LOVE IS BLIND.
The way that Macbeth sees Lady Macbeth is that she has all the potential to become a great queen, but the way Lady Macbeth sees Macbeth is disapproving and she can't really see him as king and is sort of using him.
Monday, April 13, 2015
MEET MACBETH
Macbeth so far has been introduced in characterization through a passage that was said by Witch 1 and the Sergeant. The elements that the witches provide is how Lady Macbeth is the real "villain" in this play and that Macbeth even though does some horrible things, thinks and feels bad about them. The setting was sort of described in a gory way when one of the character's was describing it. I think some ideas that will play into the themes for this play would be religious and dark.
SPRING BREAK: PROSE
Please read "Young Goodman Brown" and write an essay in response to this prompt. The prompt will be familiar; the acts of completing a pre-write, articulating a clear thesis statement, and presenting a well-structured analysis supported with literary techniques and illustrative examples are hopefully becoming more familiar. Same deal re: writer's conferences and written comments
We are all young Goodman Browns. In the short story Young Goodman Brown, the main character Goodman Brown is basically going through life. I believe that Brown is getting outward sources coming to him trying to change his mind about everything and he is questioning what is real and what to believe. I say that we are all young Goodman Browns because we all go through that, we believe one thing one second and then we can change our mind and believe another. I think the title of the story is ironic because the word "young" sometimes can be taken in a way that means they know nothing about life and it's surroundings and happenings because we haven't experienced them yet.
The short story is about a man who goes on a journey and learns something and meets someibe unexpected. The author of this story is trying to convey through the religious messages and superstitions that we all have that feeling of being unsure.The meaning of this short story is that we can't be certain in everything we do but it seems like we should. Life throws us weird mixed messages and we don't know if we are right or not, but it's okay.
We are all young Goodman Browns. In the short story Young Goodman Brown, the main character Goodman Brown is basically going through life. I believe that Brown is getting outward sources coming to him trying to change his mind about everything and he is questioning what is real and what to believe. I say that we are all young Goodman Browns because we all go through that, we believe one thing one second and then we can change our mind and believe another. I think the title of the story is ironic because the word "young" sometimes can be taken in a way that means they know nothing about life and it's surroundings and happenings because we haven't experienced them yet.
The short story is about a man who goes on a journey and learns something and meets someibe unexpected. The author of this story is trying to convey through the religious messages and superstitions that we all have that feeling of being unsure.The meaning of this short story is that we can't be certain in everything we do but it seems like we should. Life throws us weird mixed messages and we don't know if we are right or not, but it's okay.
MY MACBETH RESOURCES
Resources:
1.) http://shakespeare.mit.edu/macbeth/full.html
2.)http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/
3.) http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/15/theater/reviews/15macb.html?pagewanted=all
4.) http://www.shmoop.com/macbeth/
5.) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth
Notes from Today
-Great chain of being
-Fair is fowl and fowl is fair
-Come what come may, time and the hour runs through the roughest day.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
SPRING BREAK: POETRY
I think the prompt of "Write a well-organized essay in which you analyze how the poem's organization, diction, and figurative language prepare the reader for the speaker's concluding response." fits this poem "The Weary Blues" by Langston Hughes because the poem sort of tells a story through and through and then at the end it ends with an ending.
"The Weary Blues" by Langston Hughes is exactly what it sounds like, but with an iconic and comedic twist. While reading this poem I got a sense of weariness while it was dictated like it was a sort of a song that felt like the blues with some witty comedy. Through this poem Hughes told a part of a moment in time that can be replayed over and over, or not because of the ironic ending of this poem, "He slept like a rock or a man's that dead."
Through out this whole poem the organization of it was organized in a way that the indented parts were sort of the blues songs that this character sang or felt. Then the diction is very laid back and bluesy like what you think of when you think of New Orleans. The figurative language in this poem is also very exciting to read. When reading this poem you can picture where it is taking place. Hughes's concluding response of "He slept like a rock or a man's that dead," gets me thinking that with great way to living life with such great music you basically can sleep really good.
My mom says that if you had a good day of work or living, you will be sleeping good that night. When I think about sleeping good, I think about not being bothered which means dead sleep for me. I also think that songs that are weary blues they help you fall asleep and that's what Hughes is preparing us for a good sleep.
POETRY
Select a poem from this list (or make a case for a poem of equivalent literary merit). Then select a poetry essay prompt from this list. On your course blog, explain why the prompt fits the poem (feel free to substitute the names of characters, descriptive details etc. in the prompt). Then write your essay. We will have writer's conferences the week of 4/13 as we begin Macbeth. If you want written comments, please print your essay and bring to class 4/13.
The Weary Blues
"The Weary Blues" by Langston Hughes is exactly what it sounds like, but with an iconic and comedic twist. While reading this poem I got a sense of weariness while it was dictated like it was a sort of a song that felt like the blues with some witty comedy. Through this poem Hughes told a part of a moment in time that can be replayed over and over, or not because of the ironic ending of this poem, "He slept like a rock or a man's that dead."
Through out this whole poem the organization of it was organized in a way that the indented parts were sort of the blues songs that this character sang or felt. Then the diction is very laid back and bluesy like what you think of when you think of New Orleans. The figurative language in this poem is also very exciting to read. When reading this poem you can picture where it is taking place. Hughes's concluding response of "He slept like a rock or a man's that dead," gets me thinking that with great way to living life with such great music you basically can sleep really good.
My mom says that if you had a good day of work or living, you will be sleeping good that night. When I think about sleeping good, I think about not being bothered which means dead sleep for me. I also think that songs that are weary blues they help you fall asleep and that's what Hughes is preparing us for a good sleep.
POETRY
Select a poem from this list (or make a case for a poem of equivalent literary merit). Then select a poetry essay prompt from this list. On your course blog, explain why the prompt fits the poem (feel free to substitute the names of characters, descriptive details etc. in the prompt). Then write your essay. We will have writer's conferences the week of 4/13 as we begin Macbeth. If you want written comments, please print your essay and bring to class 4/13.
1989 Poem: “The Great Scarf of Birds” (John Updike)
Prompt: Write a well-organized essay in which you analyze how the poem's organization, diction, and figurative language prepare the reader for the speaker's concluding response.The Weary Blues
Droning a drowsy syncopated tune,
Rocking back and forth to a mellow croon,
I heard a Negro play.
Down on Lenox Avenue the other night
By the pale dull pallor of an old gas light
He did a lazy sway. . . .
He did a lazy sway. . . .
To the tune o’ those Weary Blues.
With his ebony hands on each ivory key
He made that poor piano moan with melody.
O Blues!
Swaying to and fro on his rickety stool
He played that sad raggy tune like a musical fool.
Sweet Blues!
Coming from a black man’s soul.
O Blues!
In a deep song voice with a melancholy tone
I heard that Negro sing, that old piano moan—
“Ain’t got nobody in all this world,
Ain’t got nobody but ma self.
I’s gwine to quit ma frownin’
And put ma troubles on the shelf.”
Thump, thump, thump, went his foot on the floor.
He played a few chords then he sang some more—
“I got the Weary Blues
And I can’t be satisfied.
Got the Weary Blues
And can’t be satisfied—
I ain’t happy no mo’
And I wish that I had died.”
And far into the night he crooned that tune.
The stars went out and so did the moon.
The singer stopped playing and went to bed
While the Weary Blues echoed through his head.
He slept like a rock or a man that’s dead.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
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