Acting

Describe the process you took to present your scene. What went well? Not so well? What would you do differently next time you had to do a scene?

Since our group went up first we were pretty nervous until we manage to practice 5 minutes earlier, we were kind of confident. Everyone did their role, but we made alot of mistakes dealing with remembering our lines and I was glad it wasn't noticed. What went well was the props and how we acted. What we could've done better is remembering our lines.

Paranoia

Are Macbeth’s paranoia due to his own weakness or a consequence of what he did?

I believe that Macbeth's paranoia is due to that fact that he is weak because ever since in the beginning, Lady macbeth was saying how weak Macbeth was and how he needs to man up because he didnt have the heart to kill the king but eventually he did because of Lady's macbeth supportive words. But, if you go on in the play, you could see how weak macbeth is because of his halucination, his guilty conscious is now getting to him.

What will Macbeth do about banquo?

Read the following scene at No Fear Shakespeare. Then, leave a COMMENT BELOW to this question:*Why do you think Macduff does not want to stay to celebrate Macbeth becoming king?*When you get done, go on to read Act 3, Scene 1 to page 3 at No Fear Shakespeare. Then, ON YOUR OWN BLOG, answer this question: *Make and explain your prediction: What will Macbeth do about Banquo? ***When you get done, make sure you have completed all of your blogs. 
 
I believe that Macbeth will kill anyone who gets in his way because he wants to stay as King. By doing that I believe that he is going to kill Banquo because he thinks that Banquo may suspect Macbeth. Also, I think he might kill almost anyone to stay in power because if he gets caught, he is going to die an awful death and he doesnt want that to happen.

Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

In a short essay (5 paragraphs) explain this quote:"Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely."Make sure you give examples of how this is true both in *Macbeth* and in real life.

                      Too much power can corrupt someone or people because when you have power, money or fortune, you have some sort of feeling that you could do whatever you want and no one can tell you if what your doing is right or wrong. This is true because in the story that were reading called Macbeth, it particularly shows how too much power can change a person's ways.
                      For example, since Macbeth was announced to be the thane of cowder, he thought that since he earned the kings trust, he has a close shot in killing the king in order to be king. This clearly shows how too much power can corrupt someone.
                      Another example, is how Macbeth was going to kill his trustful and loyal friend Banquo and his son. The reason why he wants to kill Banquo and his son because he didnt want anyone to get in his way and he thinks that with Banquo's son still being alive, the prophecy says that banquo's son may be the next king to the throne. This shows that even with power you can kill someone close to you.
                      Lastly, when Macbeth told a few men to kill Banquo and his son, instead of Macbeth to reward them for atleast killing Banquo, he put them in a dungeon. This shows that Macbeth used them in order to get what he wants and this also shows that he can use any one because he is the king and he has the power to do whatever he feel like.
                      To that being said, the quote "Absolute power Corrupts Absolutely" clearly means how too much power can corrupt someones character. An example of that is the story of Macbeth, the story showed how Macbeth went from being a warrior to a king. With all the power that Macbeth has, he can kill and use whoever in order to get what he wants and that shows how too much power can corrupt someone. Also, we can also reflect in the real life that too much power can corrupt someone. An example of that is how in the country Syria has too much terrorist and deaths that are happening right now. Too many innocent people in syria are dieing because of the bombing and shooting that are occuring. In this example we can see how people are dieing because of the power of the terrorist.

Directors

What are the factors that influence how a director presents a scene? Why do you think different directors see things so differently?

The factors that influence how a director presents a scene is by finding out what kind of sound effects are they going to use, props, and locations. These factors will show what type of scene the directors would like to present. The reason why different directors see things differently because they dont want to copy the same exact version as the original version. This could also be called plagerism. Also, they may think that the original version seemed dull and they want to switch it up and make it alittle bit better.

"Manly"

Discuss the question, what does it mean to be a “man”? Do you agree with Lady Macbeth’s view? Or do you think Macbeth’s consideration is more “manly”?

To be a man you have to be able to make decisions and live with the consequences. Accept responsibility for your actions and also be brave in what ever you find things difficult. According to the story of Macbeth, I dont agree with Lady Macbeths veiw of becoming a man, even though she is brave and has the courage and willingness to kill the king, that does not show how "manly" someone is. To be a man you also have to think of the outcome of what your trying to do, that shows how fearful you are. Which is why I think Macbeths consideration is more manly, he wa thinking if he killed the king what is going to happen next, are they going to kill him or not.

Ambition

Create your own argument: Whose ambition is driving this killing of Duncan, really? **It is clear that neither character is telling Duncan or Banquo how they really feel, but do they tell one another? **Be sure to pick lines that show you both direct and indirect evidence for your argument.

I believe that the person who's ambition is driving this killing of Duncan is Lady Macbeth because she wants Macbeth to take the thrown but also have it all to her self. I believe that Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are not only hiding secrets from Duncan or Banquo but their also hiding something from each other. They both want the thrown and they both have a desire to kill anyone who get's in their way just like in the play Lady macbeth said "Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, And fill me, from the crown to the toe, top-full of direst cruelty!"Lady macbeth was saying something aboutcalling the spirits to unsex her and give her the courage to kill.