English 9
Mrs. Sharp/Ms. Edwards
name:
per:
Macbeth:
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PROMPT #1: How is Shakespeare’s play relevant to our lives (more than 400 years after it was first
written)? What can we learn from Macbeth’s story? Write a statement of theme for the play. Include
at least three specific examples (quotations) to support and explain your response.
Statement of Theme (What is a lesson you can learn from Macbeth?)
Example from text
Example from text
Explanation of
Example from text
English 9
Mrs. Sharp/Ms. Edwards
name:
per:
Macbeth:
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PROMPT #2: What was Macbeth’s biggest mistake? Select the one moment where Macbeth made his
most severe error and explain why it was the worst. Include at least three specific negative effects from
this mistake. For each effect, describe why it is negative and explain how each effect directly came from
his one worst mistake. In all cases, use quotations from the text to support your ideas.
Macbeth’s Worst Mistake
Why was it the worst mistake?
Negative Effect #1:
Negative Effect #2:
How did it come from the mistake?
How did it come from the mistake?
Quote:
Quote:
Negative Effect #3:
How did it come from the mistake?
Quote:
English 9
Mrs. Sharp/Ms. Edwards
name:
per:
Macbeth:
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PROMPT #3: Who is ultimately responsible for Macbeth’s downfall? Is it all his fault? Is Lady Macbeth to blame? Is it the Witches’ fault?
Decide which character is most responsible for Macbeth’s failure. Provide at least three specific pieces of textual evidence (quotations) to
support your choice.
Who is responsible for Macbeth’s downfall?
Quotation #3
Quotation #1
Quotation #2
English 9
Mrs. Sharp/Ms. Edwards
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per:
Macbeth:
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PROMPT #4: Despite all the bad he has done, is it possible that Macbeth could still be thought of as a hero? In what ways does Macbeth’s story
follow the Hero’s Journey? Provide specific textual evidence (quotations) to demonstrate how Macbeth’s story matches the Hero’s Journey in at
least three specific ways. For each, name the stage of the Hero’s Journey, explain how Macbeth’s story matches that stage, and provide a
quotation to support your ideas.
2. Hero’s Journey Stage Name:
1. Hero’s Journey Stage Name:
3. Hero’s Journey Stage Name:
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How does Macbeth’s story match this stage?
How does Macbeth’s story match this stage?
How does Macbeth’s story match this stage?
Quotation to provide support:
Quotation to provide support:
Quotation to provide support: