by Antonio Imperato 4 years ago
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
by Antonio Imperato 4 years ago
458
To name your story, you have to think about the overall message and what you want your audience to understand from the story. Also, make it relevant and easy to remember.
After Duncan's death, there are terrible storms, earth trembles and animals become insane
It's a powerful symbol of guilt
It's the most used word in the play
The play is full of battles, murders, suicides and the play ends with the beheading of Macbeth
Macbeth is a blood bath
uncontrolled ambition
They met Macbeth and Banquo and they prophesied Macbeth would become king and then he thinks how to get the power
Macbeth and his wife organise murders, lies and betrayals to get the power
The setting (time & place) of a story can change throughout the plot.
Your story can take place wherever your imagination will take you to.
For example: in an elevator, in an enchanted forest, etc. Don't forget to give details of the environment each time the setting changes, otherwise, the story can be confusing. Also, mention the seasons as each of them has unique weather and events.
This play is also named "The Scottish Play" because it's the only play set in Scottish
In the beginning of the story (or the exposition), you will need to introduce the setting and characters. You might also want to introduce the main conflict. This part of the story is important because it gives the reader necessary background information and maybe even a first insight into a character’s personality.
Characters are essential to a good story. Usually, the protagonist(s) is/are the most affected by the plot. Introduce a character by focusing on their actions, interests, and occupation, as the physical appearance doesn't make a difference in most cases.
They don't really act because they work on something is already present in the protagonists
They have malicious intentions, prophetic and supernatural powers
Which traits best describe the character's personality? Choose more if necessary:
Antagonist
In the second part of the play, she is a different character
She overcomes by madness and then she dies
She wants to wash away the blood from his hands
She loses her confidence
She sleepwalks and sleeptalks
She feels guilty
She's mad
When Macbeth kills Duncan
Lady Macbeth advises Macbeth not to take this moment in consideration and not to think over and over
She show a plan, she is a cold blood and a confident person
She is able to overcome Macbeth's excitation
She knows what to do and she makes the decisions: she has a great strength of will
She is a strong and powerful woman
Type in the name of your character.
With the character of Macbeth, Shakespeare descrives to us how ambition can destroy human being and pure souls
Add other qualities/attributes of the character.
Type of character
Choose the type of your chacter:
When he kills Duncan.
In his imagination he would be punished because he killed a man in the helpless sleep
He is a weak person
He feels guilty and he can't even pronounce the word "murdered"
He becomes a beast because he loses his humanity, his feeling and his relationships
Dehumanization
At the beginning, he is a brave, courageous and respected soldier
During the play we can see his downfall
Protagonist (main character)
"A tale told by an idiot"
Add other properties of the character.
Monologue about the futility of life
Metaphors based on something that is less important
Life has no meaning
Life is a not skillful player
Life is something that easily disappears like a shadow
Every past moment is a preparation for a dusty death
The days suceeds in a meaningless way
