Macbeth 4.2 (half-day)

Macbeth 4.2 (half-day)

Do now: Review the class notes about the Great Chain of Being.  Be prepared to discuss it as a class.

Objectives:

• identify the hierarchy of the Great Chain of Being
• examine Shakespeare’s use of satire in the Porter’s scene

Agenda:

1. do now
2. The Great Chain of Being Google Slides- discuss as class (5-10 minutes)
1. in table groups: Why does Shakespeare focus on this? Consider: Macbeth was written for (and performed in front of) King James I.  (3-5 minutes)
3. In table groups (10-15 minutes):
1. re-read the Porter’s speech
2. define satire (you can google it)
3. list different people who could be “knocking”
4. draw conclusions: what satirical commentary could the porter be giving about the types of people “knocking”?
5. Why does Shakespeare include this speech? (consider concrete options as well as deeper-level suggestions)
4. Summarizer

HW: Read Act 2.4 and complete journal #4