Talking about Tuesday:

Block A: Act 2 is done! We read, we discussed, we marveled at the murders... Work on your character response for Act 2, in addition to these questions. The questions need to be completed for tomorrow, the character response... not so much. There will also be a little quiz just to see if we are all on track.

Scene 1: When Banquo and Macbeth meet in the courtyard of the castle, they engage in a brief, but significant, dialogue. Paraphrase their discussion and explain the significance.

Scene 2: How does Macbeth react after the murder of Duncan? Use direct quotations to support your answer.

Scene 3: Malcolm and Donalbain reveal their distrust of those around them at the close of this scene. Discuss with direct reference to the play.

Scene 4: One of the sub-themes of Shakespeare's play is that of disorder or the disruption of the natural order. Discuss the numerous references to this theme during this brief scene.

• Define Symbolism
• What does the blood on their hands symbolize?
• Why is sleep a symbol of innocence?
• What is the significance of the words Macbeth hears when he kills Duncan?

Block C: We finished the play! Hooray! If you are reading this blog and didn't happen to listen in class - as all were a bit distracted at the end - the Act 5 questions are NOT for homework. I will give you time in class tomorrow to finish them. We will however have a quiz.

Block D: Nice work on the balcony scene today! Make a list or a chart of the similes and metaphors that you can find in 2.2