Kings and Thanes
Kings
In Macbeth, King Duncan plays a small
but significant role. Kings (and queens)
exist still in many countries around the
world.
Leadership qualities
Use the space below to record your
ideas about leadership qualities of
Kings? How do you become a king? Who
and/or what are the responsible for?
Why?
Thanes
The word comes from the Old Norse
word thegn which translates as ‘loyal
servant to the King’. In Macbeth,
there are 3 Thanes referred to; Thane
of Glamis, Thane of
Cawdor and Thane of Fife.
Leadership qualities:
Use the space below to record your
ideas about leadership qualities of
Thanes. What do you think they would
be responsible for? Who is their ‘boss’
or leader? Why?
Summary:
Summary:
fate (f t)
n.
1.
The supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events.
The inevitable events predestined by this force.
A final result or consequence; an outcome.
Unfavorable destiny; doom.
Fates Greek & Roman Mythology The three goddesses, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, who control
human destiny. Used with the.
des·ti·ny (d s t -n )
pl. des·ti·nies
The inevitable or necessary fate to which a particular person or thing is destined; one's lot.
A predetermined course of events considered as something beyond human power or control:
"Marriage and hanging go by destiny" (Robert Burton).
The power or agency thought to predetermine events: Destiny brought them together.
Fate and Destiny
ource: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/destiny
What is fate? What is destiny? Is there a difference? Are
some people born ‘destined for greatness’? Do you
believe you can influence your destiny or do you think
that everything you do is already pre-­‐determined by
someone else?
Tasks:
1. Spend 15 minutes writing/sketching what your initial thoughts about
destiny. It might be about your beliefs or what you think your destiny
is.
2. Find a partner! Using Act 1, scenes 3, 4, 5,, record what you have
learnt about Macbeth’s fates as predicted by the 3 witches. Make sure
to note down:
a. What the prediction is
b. Macbeth’s reaction in each scene
c. Banquo’s reactions
d. Your initial thoughts on Macbeth
3. Predict! Things start to get gruesome in the next two Acts. Predict or
record what you think or know is going to happen. What will happen to the
following characters?
a. Banquo
b. Lady Macbeth
c. King Duncan
d. Malcolm
e. Donalbain
4. Discuss! Why did the witches make
this prediction?
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Spotlight on Act 1, scene 5 and Act 1, scene 7
Go on a treasure hunt! Working with a partner, search out quotations
that shine a spotlight on personality, relationships and reaction to the witches’ prophecy.
Quote correctly (include line number, Act and scene)
Explain how the quote gives us information about personality, relationships and reaction to
the witches’ prophecy
Personality
Reaction to the witches’
prophecy
Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Macbeth
The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth