Hallucinations and Interpretations: January 28, 2019

Focus: What do symbolic interpretations reveal about characters' inward states?

1. Warming up with three good things

2. Interpreting two film versions of Macbeth's dagger hallucination

• Quick background build-up: what is a hallucination? Why do we have them? Why might Macbeth have one at this point in the play?

• In your notes, please write down one significant symbolic choice for EACH version.

• Also, please write down a few ideas about the larger effect of the choice.  In other words, how do the directors' choices affect the way we perceive Macbeth in this scene?

3. Reading summaries of Acts 2 and 3 to gather important background

On sticky notes in your book, please complete the following task:

1. Read the summary of each scene (see handout).

2. Briefly summarize on a plot level: This scene is about _______.

• Ex: This scene is about Lady Macbeth manipulated Macbeth to murder King Duncan.

3. Briefly address what each scene is about on a deeper level: This scene is really about _______.

• Ex: This scene is about evil conquering good.

4. Getting into Acting Companies to read, interpret, and create symbolic choices for specific scenes from Acts 2 and 3

HW:

1. For WEDNESDAY: We will perform your scenes in the order of the play; please bring in whatever props and costumes you need. If you will be absent, let your Acting Company know immediately.

2. ONGOING: Read your banned book; follow the schedule you set for yourself today.

3. For FRIDAY: Complete IXL Writing Strategies, Level J: Use the Correct Frequently Confused Word (O.3)