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Post by Mr. Thomas on Apr 28, 2014 9:47:19 GMT -5
"...cannot be ill, cannot be good..."
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Post by michaelgenco on Apr 28, 2014 16:52:34 GMT -5
G. If I was Macbeth and I heard the news that I was going to be king I would want to know more about it. I don’t blame how Macbeth acted confused when he was given this news. Macbeth wants to be the king, and now his dream is finally becoming a reality. The only thing that I would have done differently would be how he reacted. Stop trying to act confused, we all want to be the king so there is no point to fake that you were amazed at what was going on.
E. I enjoyed seeing Macbeth and Banquo during these scenes. After hearing so much about them it is finally good to see what they are thinking. I really like when Macbeth goes on an aside and talks to us. This makes me excited that he is going to do something that will be entertaining to read. I also find it funny when Macbeth comes up with excuses for him daydreaming about taking over the throne. When I read this I pictured him almost like the grinch that stole Christmas. We see Macbeth standing there smiling in a creepy way.
I. In response to what we were saying in class about the reactions of Banqou and Macbeth. I believe that the reaction Banquo had was that he was very jealous of Macbeth. After hearing all of the good news about Macbeth being king he felt that he was useless and he wanted an ego boost. In the future I think Banquo will betray Macbeth.
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Post by richteri16 on Apr 28, 2014 18:11:11 GMT -5
E. The way the whole prophecy unfolded was so stereotypical. First the witches come and say that Macbeth will be thane of Cawdor. Then once the witches magically disappear like every other mystical prophet does in all stories, Macbeth and Banquo talk about it all confused. Then suddenly messengers come along and just happen to tell Macbeth that the thane of Cawdor was a traitor and has been captured. Macbeth must take the job as a reward for his heroic fighting. This is so lame. This happens in almost every story, the same exact series of events.
F. I can tell that Macbeth is kind of two faced in a way. He seems to be showing this false affection to those he is with. However, he gives off the impression that if necessary, he will cross them. This is evident as Macbeth realizes that he is on the fast track to becoming king. He realizes that he might have to “handle” king Duncan. He doesn’t want to but it may have to be done.
H. Macbeth and Banquo are walking down a path in the middle of the Scottish lowlands. There is nothing to see for miles. There is a very heavy mist so even if you wanted to see the nothingness that spanned for miles all around you, you could not. The two are dressed in battled gear. Full amour and large weapons and such. They are covered in blood and gore but it does not seem to bother the two of them. Suddenly three hideous women appear out of the mist…
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Post by stephanoscocoves on Apr 28, 2014 19:22:58 GMT -5
E. I liked seeing Macbeth getting excited over how he will be thane of Cawdor and eventually king. He at first was very cautious. And his friend Banquo also warns him, not to be stupid with his new upcoming power. C. I'm confused on why Macbeth doesnt believe his what the witches say at first. I think it's pretty obvious that they were withes of some sort, and have some type of magical power, if they look like women and have bears, or if they can dissapear into the ground. I don't understand why he wouldn't believe them? Is it that he is afraid? or what? I. I agree with richteri16 's H response. That is very good except i could imagine them in a forest. Not like a jungle forest but like a wooded forest like up north. Just a bunch of trees everywhere. |
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Post by hankmichels on Apr 28, 2014 20:12:04 GMT -5
H. The set is dark and dimly lit. light comes from hidden lamps on the edges of the stage and from the moon which uses a white 75 wat bulb. The set is wooded with tangled trees covering the edges of the stage. Macbeth and Banquo walk from stage left, downstage, to stage right upstage, on a beaten path that is lightly grey but mostly a faded brown. Smoke rises from hidden fog machines giving the set and eerie feel. This is not the ideal path home but it is the quickest, and Macbeth and Banquo feel no need to meander. The witches are at the front of the stage, right off the path where Macbeth and Banquo are headed. They stand crouched low in a circle with hooded cloaks and spindly arms outstretched. They move slowly in a circle and as Macbeth and Banquo approach, they move to surround them in a non-menacing way. Macbeth and Banquo pause. They are mostly curious and not scared as the witches begin to speak to Macbeth…
F. Macbeth and Banquo seem to be friends, but the sort of friends who are only friends because of certain circumstances. They probably met as fellow soldiers and made acquaintance to each other. I have a feeling that if they had to, either would stab the other in the back.
C. How did the witches come to be? Id guess that they are hundreds of years before macbeth and they were probably cursed. They could how ever be as old as the earth. Its funny considering that this story is not fantasy and they are the only unrealistic things in this story.
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Post by bakerm16 on Apr 28, 2014 20:14:25 GMT -5
C. I don't know if this is a correct connection but is Macbeth's reaction that he will be king similar to that of Author from "The Once and Future King" initially. If I recall when Authur originally finds out he is going to be king he is confused and nervous about it. We see this in Macbeth. What we also see is that Macbeth eventually grows out of the initial nerves and fear of becoming king that is obviously very relatable.
E. There is a border of being skeptical and being sort of an idiot and Macbeth was around the idiot side where he was questioning the existence of the witches. It is understandable the way he thinks. When you think you see witches you are usually hallucinating because its so absurd that someone be in the presence of a real witch. However the witches showed proof of the fact that they are witches. Because they proved to be witches yet Macbeth still doesn't believe makes him look dumb in my eyes.
I. I agree with Michael Genco's I response talking about Banquo and Macbeth. You can see Banquo is happy for Macbeth but envious of him at the same time.
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Post by rozzayhill007 on Apr 28, 2014 20:28:22 GMT -5
I. I agree with what both Baker and Michael Genco's I responses. I also feel like Banquo is envious of Macbeth, becasue Macbeth is the one who is gaining the most fortune, and Banquo is wishing that it was him instead of Macbeth. I don't feel however that Banquo will betray Macbeth because it seems like they have a very good and tight relationship, and I don't feel that Banquo would betray one of his good friends in Macbeth.
C. What I don't understand is why Macbeth wouldn't be very excited when he hears the future from the three witches. They tell him that he will become Thane of Cawdor and that he will contain many good riches, but he doesn't believe them at first. I don't think that the witches would lie, even though they are evil.
D. Lines that I like are when Macbeth and Banquo first encounter the witches, and Banquo is describing what he is seeing, " What are these, so withered, and so wild in their attire, that look not like the inhabitants o' the earth, and yet are on't? Live you? or are you aught that man may question? You seem to understand me, by each at once her choppy finger laying upon her skinny lips. You should be women, and yet your beards forbid me to interpret that you are so." These lines kind of make me laugh because he is showing how ugly these witches are and saying that their beards make it hard to say if they are man or woman.
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Post by idelfonsoe16 on Apr 28, 2014 21:01:10 GMT -5
C. Macbeth doesn’t seem to have any type of sanity. Why would he trust prophecy given by three really old wrinkly witches that looked like hairy old men? I would have sliced them up like apples if they said I would become king. Does he not realize that it could be a trap? I hope he is not one of those power hungry people, because King Duncan already dealt with one traitor. He does not need to deal with another one, especially a highly skilled one. Also, what overcame Banquo? How come he at least has the sanity? Will Macbeth listen to Banquo? I don’t really think Macbeth will be a good friend.
I. I disagree to Jackson’s agreement with Mikey and Baker. Banquo doesn’t seem to be jealous of Macbeth, because he would have some sort of attitude against the witches. Maybe he clearly sees that it could be a trap, and warns Macbeth that in order for someone new to be king, Duncan has to die. Banquo is potentially Macbeth’s best friend, so why would he be envious of him? I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t turn on Macbeth after what happened to McDonald.
E. I have a strange feeling that Macbeth’s wife is the fat selfish lady. I don’t know why but in the middle of class it came into my head that “the fat lady’s husband is overseas”, the only man the witches have touched upon is Macbeth…. I’m not so positive, but it is just a theory I made up.
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Post by jotirmoykundu on Apr 29, 2014 4:36:08 GMT -5
I. I agree with richter, “E. The way the whole prophecy unfolded was so stereotypical. First the witches come and say that Macbeth will be thane of Cawdor. Then once the witches magically disappear like every other mystical prophet does in all stories, Macbeth and Banquo talk about it all confused. Then suddenly messengers come along and just happen to tell Macbeth that the thane of Cawdor was a traitor and has been captured. Macbeth must take the job as a reward for his heroic fighting. This is so lame. This happens in almost every story, the same exact series of events.”
C. Macbeth seems like he is going crazy. Why would he ever trust the “prophecy” given by these three really old wrinkly witches that looked like hairy old men in my opinion! I would have killed them on spot if they said I was going to become king because there so creepy it hurts, but he doesn’t. Does he not realize that it could be a trap? I hope he is not one of those power hungry people, because King Duncan already dealt with one traitor and really does not need another one, especially with such a high skill set. Also, what overcame Banquo and will Macbeth listen to Banquo? I don’t think Macbeth will be a good friend and listen to others good judgment.
F. Macbeth and Banquo are friends, but it seems like for only time being and to deal with each other. They probably met as fellow soldiers and made acquaintance to each other, but I know they would kill each other in a heartbeat.
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Post by nvanible on Apr 29, 2014 5:28:51 GMT -5
C. I know that Banquo is being more realistic about the situation involved here, and that Macbeth is obviously in a very conflicted state right now. But, does Macbeth even believe in what is he is saying? I know he says there'll be problems if he tries to be king, and is somewhat thinking of the bad things that could come of being king, but does he really seem like he cares, or is he more afraid of Kind Duncan's response to this?
D. The description of the three witches was quite disturbing, in depth, and clearly shows why Banquo finds them quite terrifying to look at. In addition, I like how Banquo describes the witches as being unearthly and out of this world, and how they should be women, but don't appear to be so whatsoever.
E. I've been fascinated with both Macbeth and Banquo's characters so far. Although not much has happened yet, we already can grasp at their personalities. While Macbeth is thrill-seeking and appears to have high hopes for what the witches have predicted, Banquo is a clear-thinking man, who seem to be quite skeptical about the given situation. Their characters balance each other.
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Post by zaysofly on Apr 29, 2014 19:58:46 GMT -5
D: I thought it was all to casual when the first sister witch asked the other sister where she had been, and she was like, oh you know, killing swine. I laughed but then i remembered they are witches so this is a normal activity to them.I like the lines said by the witches where they are talking in oxymorons and paradox, "Lesser than Macbeth, and greater." "Not so Happy, Yet much Happier" " Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none. So all hail Macbeth and Banquo." It seems like they are saying his present and what he will continue to be after something, which we don't know yet. I also liked it when he called them imperfect speakers, a very weak insult yet so appropriate.
C: Why is it that Banquo is not as astounded by the witches, meanwhile macbeth is all for hearing from them some more?
G: If i were Macbeth i would be starstruck, baffled, flabbergasted and just all around have a stupid look on my face. Those witches came out of nowhere and basically reveled a future that is unknown to me. Assuming that i will have to become king is pretty exciting but at the same time it is also kind of confusing. There is already a king, so how would i become king.
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Post by youssefj16 on Apr 30, 2014 17:03:57 GMT -5
E. In response to richters reply about how the prophecy was stereotypical. I agree and disagree with it. I definitely is kinda corny but its a good type of corny. It just happened to fit really well with the tone of the story. The way the witches dissapeared added to the whole mysteriousness aspect. Not knowing what would happen next and then BAM!.....the messengers come and now the story opens up much more..
I. I agree with Erics disagreement of Mikey and Baker...Banquo doesn't seem to be jealous and I dont really think there's going to be any conflict between him and Macbeth. I actually think theres going to be conflict with Macbeth and King Duncan. I feel as if Macbeth is going to grow a strong desire for the crown...
C. I'm kind of confused where these witches came from. How do they know about the prophecy? Where are they from? How are they related to the story and to Macbeth?
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