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Explain how this scene reveals Macbeth’s humanity.
Play: Macbeth by William Shakespeare — Act 5, Scene 3
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Explain how Shakespeare reveals Macbeth’s humanity in this scene. Be sure to include both the techniques Shakespeare uses and specific examples of those techniques.
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Analyze Macbeth’s soliloquy to determine his mental state before the battle.
Analyze the exposition of Macbeth, identifying the mood and the traits of major characters.
Characterize Macbeth and Banquo based on their reaction to the witches.
Characterize King Duncan.
Characterize Lady Macbeth. Analyze the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
Analyze Macbeth’s internal conflict in his soliloquy and explain how Lady Macbeth ultimately influences his decision.
Analyze and explain Shakespeare’s use of the symbolism to convey Macbeth’s thoughts just before the murder.
Analyze how Shakespeare builds both mood and suspense in this scene.
Describe the symbolism of “washing the hands."
Explain how this scene contributes to the rising action of the play.
Track Macbeth’s character development and changes since Act 1.
Independently read and analyze Act 3, Scene 3.
Analyze and explain how Shakespeare reveals Macbeth’s humanity throughout this scene.
Explain how Act 3, Scene 5 contributes to the plot as a whole.
Analyze the events of Act 4, Scene 1 and explain how they contribute to the falling action of the play.
Explain how Shakespeare solidifies Macbeth’s ultimate fate in Act 4, Scene 2.
Defend a position regarding Macduff’s loyalty.
Explain the ways in which Macduff serves as a foil to Macbeth.
Analyze the change in Lady Macbeth’s character and explain what caused it.
Analyze and interpret the figurative language in this scene.
Explain how this scene relates to the prophecy.
Explain how the denouement of the play restores order to the chaos.
Create and defend an argument about morality and Macbeth.
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