Prompt:

Each scene in Act 1 of “Macbeth” is set in a different location. The only consistency seems to be when the witches are on stage in Scenes 1 and 3. Shakespeare sets each of these scenes in a “desolate place” or a “heath” (stage directions). These dismal spaces, coupled with the sound of “thunder,” serves as a dramatic function to present the audience with something unnatural or sinister (stage directions).

Mine:

From what we have read in Act 1 of “Macbeth.” In order to construct the characters, they both have an indirect and direct characterization. An example of a direct characterization is how Macbeth is mentioned many times by other characters to the audience on how he is “brave,” “a worthy gentleman,” “noble,” etc. An example of an indirect characterization could be Lady Macbeth because in the story they show things reveal her personality indirectly. On the outside, she may seem ‘kind’ and ‘compassionate’ in reality she is ruthless, cruel and ‘manlier’ than Macbeth.

 

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  1. Thanks for posting your response, but I think you may have misunderstood the instructions. Can we talk about this in class?

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