Frozen Shakespeare Troupe: Act 3-4 Your Name: Period: Name of other students in your troupe: Part your troupe has been assigned: Act, Scene ASSIGNMENT: Your troupe has been assigned a specific part of Macbeth to represent for the class. Your troupe will create a frozen moment from your assigned scene that is exciting represents or symbolizes the ideas and themes presented in that section of the play. The frozen position of the troupe can be one moment from your scene or a demonstration of ideas or multiple moments. This will then be presented to the class in order for us to gain a better understanding of what has happened in Act 3-4. Remember, Shakespeare s plays are meant to be seen, not just read You will be graded on the following: 15 points Annotated Scene and Plot Outline (did it cover the essentials?) 15 points Scene Analysis (when frozen scene choices are defended and explained) 15 points Performance (all members participated and used the props) 10 points Originality (unique and creative representation of scene; basically don t be boring) 20 points Troupe Work (Ms. Whiting will be giving you 10 points per day [March 21 st /22 nd, March 23 rd /24 th ] based on your participation with your group, behavior, how well you worked together, level of on taskness, didn t irritate Whiting, etc. You can only earn these points if you are actually IN class!) TOTAL: 75 Points (yes, that s a lot) + 20 points Participation Grade: Participation grade and peer review given by other member of your troupe based on attitude, contribution, preparedness, etc. Your presentation will be provided the following props to use: 1 blanket Red cups Yarn Wrapping paper tubes Masking Tape 1 prop from the miscellaneous bag We will be working on this in class for the next three days: March 21 st /22 nd Day 1: Frozen Troupe Project Planning March 23 rd /24 th Day 2: Frozen Troupe Project Performance **If you are not present the day your troupe performs without giving me or your troupe prior notice, you will receive no participation points and will have to accomplish a much scarier alternative assignment**
Act 3-4 Brief Scene Summaries ACT III Macbeth plans to overturn the witches prophecy that Banquo s sons will become kings by sending two murders to kill both Banquo and his son, Fleance. (i.) Macbeth no longer needs Lady Macbeth s involvement and bids her be innocent of the knowledge of his decisions. (ii.) A third murderer, obviously not known by the other two, joins them, and although Banquo is slain, Fleance escapes. (iii.) At the banquet, Macbeth is terrified by the bloody ghost of Banquo. Since no one else sees the apparition, Lady Macbeth attempts to excuse his behavior and eventually has to end the banquet. Macbeth determines to visit the witches again. (iv.) Suspicion of Macbeth is mounting, and Macduff joins Malcolm in England. (vi.) Scene 1: Macbeth s palace at Forres Banquo, alone, voices his suspicion that Macbeth killed Duncan, and he reflects on the Witches prophecy that his own heirs will rule. Macbeth, now the king, arrives. He learns that Banquo proposes to go horseback riding with his son Fleance, and he insists that they return in time for the evening meal. Banquo leaves and Macbeth plans his murder, lest the Witches prophecy come true. He sends for the First Murderer and his companion and arranges for them to kill Banquo and Fleance as the victims return from riding. Scene 2: Macbeth s palace at Forres Macbeth and Lady Macbeth discuss the danger Banquo presents, and Macbeth darkly hints at the plot he has set in motion. Scene 3: A park near the palace The two Murderers, joined by a third murderer sent by Macbeth attack Banquo and Fleance. Banquo is killed, but Fleance escapes. Scene 4: Hall in the palace The First Murderer reports to Macbeth during a banquet. When the king returns to his guests, the Ghost of Banquo appears and sits in his chair. No one sees it but Macbeth, who reacts with horror. Lady Macbeth tells the guests that he is suffering from an old illness, and when the Ghost disappears, Macbeth recovers. But it soon reappears and evokes a strong response from Macbeth; the banquet is disrupted and the nobles leave. Macbeth tells Lady Macbeth that he will consult the Witches, to learn of all possible threats. Scene 5: pgs. 257-258 A heath Hecate chastises the Witches because they have not included her in their dealings with Macbeth. She tells them that they must prepare especially potent spells to delude Macbeth when he consults them. Scene 6: pgs. 258-259 The palace at Forres Lenox and another Lord discuss the suspicious deaths of Duncan and Banquo, the exiled Malcolm s support from the King of England, and Macduff s defection to his cause. They hope for aid from England against Macbeth.
ACT IV The witches show Macbeth three apparitions which warn him to beware Macduff, promise him that none of woman born shall harm Macbeth, and assure him he will remain safe until Birnam Wood moves. He feels comforted by these prophecies without seeing their double meaning but is shaken by a vision of Banquo and his eight descendants. (I.) Malcolm tests Macduff s loyalty to Scotland, and they plan strategy with English forces to oust Macbeth. (iii.) Meanwhile, Macbeth has Lady Macduff and all her children slain. (ii.) Scene 1: A cave. In the middle, a boiling cauldron The Witches and Hecate cast spells, and Hecate departs as Macbeth arrives. The Witches summon three APPARITIONS to answer Macbeth s questions. The first, an armed head, warns Macbeth against Macduff; the second, a bloody child, declares that no man born of a woman can harm him; the third, a crowned child, assures him that he will not be conquered until the forest at Birnam marches to Dunsinane. Macbeth concludes that he is certain of continued success. Macbeth asks if Banquo s descendants shall ever rule Scotland. A parade of eight KINGS appears, escorted by Banquo s Ghost, which smilingly indicates that these are his offspring. The apparitions and Witches disappear. Lenox brings news of Macduff s desertion, and Macbeth decides he will kill all of Macduff s family and followers, as punishment. Scene 2: Macbeth s castle at Fife Lady Macduff bemoans her husband s departure. She tells her SON (1) that his father is dead, but the clever boy 3ealizes this isn t true, and engages his mother in a humorous exchange. A Messenger appears, quickly delivers a warning of their imminent danger, and flees. The Murderers appear, kill the boy, and chase his mother as she attempts to escape. Scene 3: England. Before King Edward s Palace In England, Malcolm tests Macduff s loyalty to Scotland. He pretends to confess to extreme depravity, and when Macduff mourns for his country, Malcolm knows he is a true patriot. Rosse brings the news that Macbeth has slaughtered Macduff s family. Macduff vows revenge, and he and Malcolm prepare to launch an army against Macbeth.
Frozen Shakespeare Troupe Scene NOTES *In the spaces below, take notes on the following questions as you observe your classmates frozen scenes ACT III, SCENE 1 What elements of this group s frozen scene contribute to your interpretation and understanding of this scene and how so? (composition, expression, props, placement, symbols, etc.) ACT III, SCENES 2-3 What elements of this group s frozen scene contribute to your interpretation and understanding of this scene and how so? (composition, expression, props, placement, symbols, etc.) See next page
ACT III, SCENE 4 GROUP 1: What elements of this group s frozen scene contribute to your interpretation and understanding of this scene and how so? (composition, expression, props, placement, symbols, etc.) GROUP 2: What elements of this group s frozen scene contribute to your interpretation and understanding of this scene and how so? (composition, expression, props, placement, symbols, etc.) ACT IV, SCENE 1 GROUP 1: What elements of this group s frozen scene contribute to your interpretation and understanding of this scene and how so? (composition, expression, props, placement, symbols, etc.) GROUP 2: What elements of this group s frozen scene contribute to your interpretation and understanding of this scene and how so? (composition, expression, props, placement, symbols, etc.)
ACT IV, SCENE 2 What elements of this group s frozen scene contribute to your interpretation and understanding of this scene and how so? (composition, expression, props, placement, symbols, etc.) ACT IV, SCENES 3 What elements of this group s frozen scene contribute to your interpretation and understanding of this scene and how so? (composition, expression, props, placement, symbols, etc.)
Your Name: Your Act Scene Period: Frozen Shakespeare Troupe PEER REVIEW DIRECTIONS: Please score each troupe member according to the given rubric. 1 being lowest and 4 being the highest. Please be as honest as possible. I will not be showing these to anyone else. Additionally, please answer the following questions about your troupe s work. PART I: Troupe Work Our troupe worked well as a team 1 2 3 4 We were able to resolve any problems that arose 1 2 3 4 We were creative and original 1 2 3 4 We have a better understanding of Macbeth 1 2 3 4 Overall I enjoyed this project 1 2 3 4 Suggestions for Ms. Whiting for next year? PART II: Peer Review Group Member # 1 Name: Group Member # 2 Name: Group Member # 3 Name:
Group Member # 4 Name: Group Member # 5 Name: Group Member # 6 Name: