10/15-10/18 British Literature

• Finish Reading ACT 3.

• Choose one short quotation from Act 3 that reveals something important about Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, or Banquo.

  • Record the following:

  • The quotation: Copy it accurately and identify the speaker and scene.

  • The meaning: Explain what the quotation means in your own words.

  • The significance: Explain what the quotation reveals about the character, the conflict, or one of the play's major themes.

    
    

Predict the Next Crime

Based on what you know at the end of Act 3, make a prediction about Act 4.

Write one paragraph of at least 5 complete sentences answering these questions:

• What do you think Macbeth will do next?

• What problem will he try to solve?

• Do you think his actions will bring him security or create even more trouble?

• What evidence from Act 3 supports your prediction?

Important: Do not read ahead in Act 4 before completing your prediction!