Macbeth

Lesson 12
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ELA

Unit 10

10th Grade

Lesson 12 of 23

Objective


Explain how Act 3, Scene 5 contributes to the plot as a whole.

Readings and Materials


  • Play: Macbeth by William Shakespeare  — Act 3, Scenes 5 and 6

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Lennox’s opinion in this act?

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Which two pieces of evidence when taken together best prove the above?

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Writing Prompt

Explain how Macduff’s actions in this scene will create further tension in the play. Be very specific and use examples.

Key Questions


Questions for review/quiz of Act 3, Scene 5:

  • What is the mood at the beginning of scene 5?
  • “And I, the mistress of your charms; The close contriver of all harms.” What does this phrase convey about Hectate?
  • According to Hectate, what is Macbeth’s biggest foe?

Questions for Act 3, Scene 6:

  • What do lines 1–10 reveal about Lennox’s opinion of both Duncan and Banquo?
  • Which best describes what Lennox is pondering in lines 9–15?
  • Who is the “tyrant” that Lennox speaks of in line 25?
  • What does Macduff think of Macbeth? 
  • Where is Malcolm and how is he doing?
  • What is revealed in lines 33–41?
  • How does Macduff reply to Macbeth’s summons to help? How does his response create a new tension in the plotline?
  • Who does Lennox want to send a message to? 
  • According to Lennox’s words, what is the current plight of Scotland?

Notes


  • Begin with a review of Act 3.5.
  • This act begins the unraveling of Macbeth as Lennox grows suspicious of Macbeth and we are introduced to Macduff, Macbeth’s eventual foil.
  • We also discover that Malcolm is in exile in England. 
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