Symbols
What does blood symbolize in Macbeth?
Guilt
Turn the topic of over ambition into a theme?
Being over ambitious can cause negative consequences in your life.
Is Norris dynamic/static and flat/round?
You must choose one from each category.
Dynamic + round — starts closed-off, ends up vulnerable and open
Make one text to world connection with Macbeth.
Answers vary:war, bad leaders,etc
Define satire
A text (video, cartoon, story) that criticizes and element of society, but also wants to create change.
What does the snow globe represent in the novel?
Norris' Canadian identity.
Turn the topic of stereotypes into a theme?
Judging people on stereotypes is very harmful.
Is Macbeth dynamic/static and flat or round? You must choose one from each category.
Dynamic + round — starts off noble, ends up as a paranoid, murderous wreck.
Make one text to world connection with the novel.
Answers vary, teacher discretion.
Identify two common satirical targets.
Any two of: politics, famous people, institutions like education, regular people.
What does the light and dark imagery/symbolism represent in Macbeth?
Good and evil
Turn the topic appearance vs reality to a theme?
People and things are not always as they seem.
Is Banquo dynamic/static and flat or round?
You must choose one from each category.
Static + round — chill ghost guy with integrity.
How does knowing about the role of women during Macbeth's time help us understand the novel differently?
We understand how special the relationship between Macbeth and LM is (partners and in love)
or that LM goes against stereotypes
What is the key conflict in the novel.
Person vs self, his attitude and getting over it.
What does the heat symbolize in the novel?
Emotional pressure, his comfort in Texas
Turn the topic of conscience into a theme?
Don't do things that go against your conscience, it will have a negative impact on your mental health.
Is Norri's mom dynamic/static and flat or round?
You must choose one from each category.
Static + round — strong, smart, no-nonsense single mom.
How does knowing about Ben Philippe's life affect our understanding of the novel?
He experienced culture shock, racism, and teen survival in Texas in his own life
Identify two types of bias which are often found in news articles?
Bias of omission, bias of photos, bias by headline, bias by statistics
What do the seeds and weeds symbolize in Macbeth?
Growth and potential. When they turn into weeds they symbolize lack of loyalty.
Turn the topic of identity into a theme.
When you are trying to find your identity, you should always be true to yourself.
Is Macduff dynamic/static and flat or round? Must choose one from each category.
Static + round — loyal hero with a killer final blow.
What did we learn about King James that affected our understanding of the play?
He loved witches, so Shakespeare added them. No witches in the real story.
What is the key conflict in Mabeth?
Person vs self-Mabeth deciding allow Lady Macbeth to talk him into the murder.