MacBeth
Ancient Philosophers
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100

Who does MacBeth first Kill?

King Duncan

100

What was Socrates philosophy/what did he specialize in?

Ethics. Quality of his soul and that of others. Socrates' philosophy examines how we should live.

100

Who were the main characters in Watership Down?

Hazel and Fiver

100

What was the philosophy in Pleasantville?

-There is no set way that things “should” or “shouldn't” be.

-Life begins when true happiness is achieved.

100
Name three types of poetry seen in Highwaymen.

End rhyme, Near rhyme, Visual rhyme, Alliteration, Assonance, Internal rhyme, Echo-rhyme, Polysyllabic rhyme, Onomatopoeia-, Anaphora-, Epiphora-

200

Who is MacBeth's best friend?

Banquo

200

Plato believed that reality is divided into two parts. The ideal and the ____.

Phenomena

200

Which book did Mr.Lavigne recommend to the class to read because it was his favorite out of our book club books?

Watership Down

200

What was the philosophy in Its a wonderful life?

-Each life is precious, each person has a divine purpose, and the grand story that we all play a part in is still unfolding.

200

Explain what happened in The Wall?

Three prisoners, who are sentenced to death for fighting. 

(Have each person explain more)

300

What is MacBeth's moral dilemma?

Macbeth must decide whether or not he should kill Duncan

300

Which philosopher ran around naked because he believes in 0 belongings?

Diogenes

300

What is the philosophy/ideology in 1984?

The consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and peoples behaviours in society. 

300

What philosophy is represented in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"?

Existentialism and what is most important to a person. When a person faces death what is most important to them?

300

Describe the main moral dilemma in The Guest 

Balduci doesn't know if he should bring the prisoner Daru to his death. To follow himself or his orders.

400

What are the names of Duncan's sons?

Donalbain and Malcolm

400

What did the philosopher pythagoras contribute other than the Pythagorean theorem?

-Pythagorean tuning

-The five regular solids

-The Theory of Proportions

The sphericity of the Earth

-Identity of the morning and evening stars as the planet Venus.

400

Explain the plot of The Road

An unnamed man and boy who are father and son as they travel to safety after most of the Earth is wiped out by an apocalyptic event.

400

What was the name of Truman's true love?

Sylvia

400

Who did we learn about called "The Great Dictator"

Charlie Chaplin

500

How does MacBeth end?

Macbeth's head is brought to Malcolm by Macduff. Malcolm promises to reward all those that helped kill Macbeth.

500

Who was considered the first ancient female philosopher?

Hipparchia of Maroneia

500

What is the plot and philosophy of Brave New World

"Brave New World" is about a society where everyone's born in labs, takes a happy drug called soma, and follows strict rules. One guy, Bernard, feels like he doesn't belong and questions things. He discovers a different way of life and starts to wonder if there's more to happiness than what he's been taught. 

500

What is the plot and philosophy of Harold Crick?

People strive to develop a sense of purpose and find meaning in life, even under scrutiny and fear of rejection. It takes courage to live life and explore the unknown.

500

What was Shakespeare's sonnet 

"Sonnet 30: When to the sessions of sweet silent thought" about?

Spends time remembering and reflecting on sad memories of a dear friend. He grieves of his shortcomings and failures, while also remembering happier memories.