Essay about macbeth 900-1100 words
Assignment: Write a formal literary essay based upon one (1) of the following topics.
How:
Formulate a clear thesis statement.
Thesis cannot be a truism; cannot be obvious. (“Dig deeper” into topic!)
Thesis must take a direct stance on the topic chosen.
Submit thesis to teacher before beginning rough draft.
Literary essays often consider: mood development, character development, plot development, and theme development.
So should you!
Use specific, relevant quotations from the novel to support your thesis and argument.
Use correct MLA citation format, as found in your essay package.
Closely follow the paragraph structure note/handout (in Google Classroom).
Three (3) body paragraphs are necessary; two (2) quotations in each.
Consider, understand, and utilize the conventions of the formal essay as discussed in class. (See Brightspace for handouts and specific details!)
Avoid the use of hypothetical support points and ideas; only fact is suitable here.
Avoid excessive summary in the essay; summary proves nothing!
Pay close attention to the Thinking component of the rubric, as this is often a struggle for students on this assignment.
Your ability to explain how and why quotations prove thesis is integral.
SERIOUSLY! This is often a difference of 20% on student essays.
Format:
Your essay must be typed and double-spaced (#12, Times New Roman font).
Your essay must be approximately 900-1100 words in length.
Use only your primary source (Shakespeare text) for your information/quotations.
Use of any outside/secondary sources (including any online information) will result in a mark of zero (0!) for this essay. This constitutes plagiarism!
This is NOT a secondary source essay; use your play book only!
Essays will be submitted to www.turnitin.com for plagiarism analysis.
See Brightspace for proper MLA format for first page of essay.
1) The Despised Lady Mac? – Analyse the character of Lady Macbeth, considering whether or
not Shakespeare has forced us to despise her.
Are there any clues that indicate he wants us to not judge her so harshly?
2) Macbeth: Psychological Impact – Discuss the ways in which Macbeth’s mental strength or instability affect numerous elements of the overall play.
3) The Supernatural – Consider what effects the supernatural elements within the play have upon the characters, and/or the reader, and/or the overall play itself.
4) Sympathy for the Devil? – It is integral to all Shakespearean tragedies that the reader does not detest the protagonist. Examine the ways in which Shakespeare maintains readers’ sympathy for Macbeth throughout the play.
5) The Witches – Consider the role of the “weird sisters” in respect to their dramatic importance, noting their participation and/or relation to a majority of the key actions and events in the play.
6) Women: The Root of all Evil? – Examine the role of the female characters in relation to evil in the play, as well as the effect they have on the overall play.
Be sure to consider the reasons, causes and/or purposes of this.
7) Animal Imagery – Discuss the ways that animal imagery is used throughout the play.
How is such imagery used? What is the effect?
8) The Perception of Manhood – Examine the manner in which Shakespeare formulates an idealized version of a man within the play.
9) Clothing – Explore the numerous metaphors and analogies throughout the play that include references to clothing.
What effect do such comparisons have on the play? What is their purpose?
10) Macbeth: A Comedy? – Discuss the comedic/humourous parts within the play, analyzing the purpose of such scenes, and the effect that they have on the overall play.
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