Thursday, April 21, 2011

Macbeth: Act 5 or The Movie

You choose! Analyze something in Act V or something in the movie...just get specific and dig beneath the surface! Remember: we are going for depth not breadth here!

Reminders:
1. Do not use "very" or "interesting"
2. Read previous posts before posting!
3. Proofread before posting!
4. Work to make your posts clear, concise, and to the point.

Good luck!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Macbeth Film Analysis

To do well on this post, you must: 1.) Argue something. 2.) Examine at least one of the film production's closely, describing and refencing relevant scenes. 3.) Say something new and original. 4.) Proofread your post. Write thoughtfully and deliberately. Good luck!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Macbeth Act 2 Analysis

NEVER MIND. Don't do this! No HW tonight! Same challenge: Choose a passage from Act 2 and ANALYZE it. You are allowed to include up to one line of summary, but otherwise your response should consist of an original argument and support. The support, of course, should come from specific references to the text. Include citations correctly. Push yourself to teach us something. We haven't talked about anything specific in Act 2 yet. You can do it.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Macbeth Act 1 Analysis

1. Choose a passage from Act 1. 2. Read it several times. 3. Understand WHAT it says. 4. Look carefully at its diction and syntax. 5. Note key words (double meanings, connotations, references, tone) and thoughtful sequencing. 6. Combine your observations into a thoughtful understanding of the entire passage. Articulate it for us in a carefully worded paragraph. Teach us the importance of HOW this passage is being said. Please write out the passage in the comment box before you comment on it. Proofread before posting.