Please copy down the following definition---add it to your list of terms for drama:

monologue--(mono=one)

• a prolonged talk by a single character, 
• directed to the audience, 
• other characters may be around

soliloquy--

• involves one character
• typically alone on stage.
• speaking their thoughts aloud
• they are not talking to the audience
• but the audience can hear their thoughts
• talking to yourself by yourself!

video link

let's look at the following lines from yesterday--Write them on the back of your worksheet:

Macbeth--Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires: The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see

Lady Macbeth--Look like the time; bear welcome in your eye, your hand, your tongue: look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't

Characterizing Macbeth

1. Copy down the definitions below (copy what is in red):
Dramatic irony---occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not. Because of this understanding, the words of the characters take on a different meaning. This can create intense suspense or humor.
REMEMBER THE EXAMPLE OF THE SCARY MOVIE.
YouTube Explanation of Dramatic Irony (we will watch this when we are done copying everything)
In Macbeth it is achieved a great deal of the time through asides.
Aside-a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play. (I always think: a comment to "the side")
Often times in the movie, the character looks right at the camera like he or she is talking to us.
SO WHAT DRAMATIC IRONY HAS BEEN PRESENTED SO FAR???
2. We will read pages: 337-341 (Act I scenes 4-5)
3. Take out your chart from yesterday: let's fill out some more information on Macbeth:
VIDEO FROM ACT i
4. Quick Write #1

Today's work:

Ok, we know that Macbeth is a tragic hero so he is going to start the play in a dignified position. 
In your notes:

• Write down at least 2 or 3 adjectives that describe him and the lines from the play that support your claims. You can use yesterday's reading (Act I, scenes 1 and 2). 
• At the end of class today we will add on a minimum of 2 more adjectives and lines that support them. (We've done this before)
• video (Act I)

Adjective	quotes/lines from the play that support your claim

Yesterday's reading notes:

Scene 1—the 3 witches predict they will meet with Macbeth when the battle is “lost and won” (paradox #1) They chant “fair is foul, foul is fair” (paradox #2)---FORESHADOWING!

Scene 2-The captain tells how Macbeth wins the war against NORWAY and the rebels***/The traitor, the Thane of Cawdor will be executed and Macbeth will get his title*****

Please copy the following notes that are in RED

Mood-- a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional situation that surrounds the readers. Mood can be developed through setting, theme, tone and diction, imagery, etc.

*After we read ACT I, SCENE I, let's use the list of words for mood to describe it and support our choice with a textual example.

Paradox- from a Greek word that means contrary to expectations, existing belief or perceived opinion. It is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth (basically, doesn't seem to make sense but it does).  A paradox is often used to make a reader think over an idea in innovative way.

*After we read ACT I, SCENE I, we will attempt to identify the paradox and explain what we think it means/predicts for the reader.

******What is Shakespeare trying to foreshadow in scene i with these two literary devices?****

(def. adapted from literarydevices.net)

Notes for Tragedy (Please copy somewhere where you can find them--you will definitely need these!!!)

Today we will:
1. Copy notes for a drama
2. Review research paper and set-up
3. Make a flip-book study guide for Macbeth
4. Read "Author Biography: William Shakespeare"
5. Begin Questions/Complete for homework (remember to highlight/underline textual evidence)

Notes for drama:
tragedy--presents the downfall of a dignified character who is involved in historically or socially significant events. This fall is usually caused by a flaw in his character.
tragic hero--the main character, dignified who has a downfall based mainly on a poor character trait. He/she evokes both pity and fear in readers because the audience realizes the struggles faced by him are necessary parts of human life.
tragic flaw--whatever is wrong with his character that causes his destruction--usually leads to an error in judgment.

Questions for the Informational Text on Witches (please copy and either leave room for your answers or write your answers below them)

Please answer the questions using complete sentences and textual evidence whenever possible. USE THE RACE STRATEGY (20 PTS.)
*HIGHLIGHT/UNDERLINE THE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE IN YOUR PASSAGE THAT ANSWERS THE QUESTIONS
*WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED WE WILL STAPLE THE PASSAGE AND YOUR ANSWERS TOGETHER

1. Why were people in this time period more likely to believe in magic to explain things than they are today?
2. Where did superstitions and beliefs stem from?
3. Give at least 2 examples of superstitions that were believed at this time.
4.What is "purgatory" and what purpose did it serve?
5. How did Shakespeare use the supernatural beliefs and superstitions of the time period in some of his plays?