Using your class notes for the three essential questions, write a well-developed paragraph with specific evidence of the concepts discussed. 150-200 words.
Reflecting Values: As you read Macbeth, how does the play illustrate the demise of the Great Chain of Being? What does the play say about the divine right of kings? What does it reveal about fate and free will? Use textual evidence to support an original, concise thesis statement. http://resources.mhs.vic.edu.au/macbeth/historical/elizaborder.html
Comparative Texts: After reading Macbeth--Act 4 and excerpts from The Prince by Machiavelli, answer the following questions:
How do Machiavelli’s principles apply to the play? What is Shakespeare saying about Machiavelli’s approach to attaining and maintaining political power? Consider the quotation, “It is better to be feared than to be loved.” Is this true for Macbeth? Use textual evidence to support an original, concise thesis statement. |
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