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Post by Mr. Thomas on May 5, 2014 10:11:42 GMT -5
"Is this a dagger that I see before me?"
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Post by eddieditolla25 on May 5, 2014 17:20:19 GMT -5
Eddie DiTolla
Mr. Thomas
English 10
5 May 2014
Act 2, Scene 1
D. One set of lines I liked from Act 2 Scene 1 was “Whose howl’s his watch, thus with his stealthy pace, with Tarquin’s ravishing strides, towards his design Moves like a ghost (pg. 25 lines 54-56).” I liked this set of lines because the sound of the wolf’s howl says that it is time to murder and then is compared to the Roman tyrant, tarquin, who came in the night to ravish his friend’s wife. Another set of lines I liked was “Hold takes my sword – There’s husbandary in heaven, Their candles are all out. – Take thee that too. I like this set of lines because it is going back to what lady Macbeth said that it has to be a cloudy and misty night because she does not want the heavens to see her and Macbeth kill Duncan.
G. The actor I chose to be is Macbeth. I chose this character because he was very interesting in this scene. There are two parts I would like to be in his position was when he has his long speech in the end of the scene and he says “Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible To feelings as to sight? Or art thou but A dagger of the mind, a false creation, Proceeding from the heat- oppressed brain? (line 36 – 39)” If I was in Macbeth shoes here I would sound like I am afraid of killing Duncan and that he does not want to do it. Another time I would want to be in Macbeth’s shoes was when he saw the imaginary dagger in the air with blood dripping down it and it seemed like he was hallucinating.
C. One question I have is why does Banquo give Macbeth a diamond to him after Banquo sees him up and walking around?
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Post by Nicholas Leong on May 5, 2014 17:44:52 GMT -5
E.One thing that i was a little shocked by is when Macbeth was hallucinating about the bloody dagger. I think he is very crazy because a normal person usually wouldnt hallucinate about that. I dont know how good of a king he will be because Macbeth is very readable in that Banquo had an idea of what Macbeth was going to do even in his "false face"
H.In the beginning of this scene where Banquo is describing the sky how its very cloudy and they are walking around the castle. I would make it dimly lit and some creepy music playing in the background.
C.One thing that I was wondering since we read this book is are Banquo and Macbeth best friends? I only say this because nobody but Banquo has any idea what Macbeth is planning to do which is to kill Duncan.
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Post by kyleconnolly on May 5, 2014 19:17:11 GMT -5
B) The first scene in Act 2 Scene 1 is very important for one main reason; Macbeth’s final decision. After running into Banquo and Fleance in the courtyard at Macbeth’s castle, Macbeth decides he will not chicken out when it comes to killing King Duncan. Also, Banquo has his suspicions about what Macbeth may be up to. This is shown when he says “I dream’d last night of the three weird sisters. To you they show’d some truth.” E) My reaction to the floating dagger is that it is just a figment of Macbeth’s imagination. He is extremely nervous about what he is about to do, and he may know that Banquo has his suspicions. He sees this dagger which leads to a long monologue during which he questions his visions: “To feeling as to sight? Or art thou but A dagger of mind, a false creation, Proceeding from the heat oppressed brain?” I) eddieditolla25 Banquo gives Macbeth the diamond as a gift from King Duncan to Lady Macbeth. "This diamond he gives your wife withal" |
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Post by robertmaruca on May 5, 2014 20:07:50 GMT -5
Macbeth Act 2 Scene 1
B. I think it is significant when Banquo brings up the witches to Macbeth. Ever since the witches appeared to them both Banquo caught a bad and unusual vibe from one of his closest friends Macbeth. Banquo is starting to grow even more suspicious of Banquo and Macbeth is giving himself a little. In the scene where Banquo tells Macbeth about his dream with the three witches Macbeth quickly answers out of nowhere that he hasn’t even thought about the witches after their encounter. This quick response definitely was obvious that the witches are actually messing with Macbeth. I am pretty sure that after that little conversation Banquo is starting to fully understand what is going around the castle and with Macbeth.
G. If I was Macbeth I would start to be getting nervous and anxious. Macbeth probably wants to get this over with and he knows that any mistakes can ultimately cost him his life. I would try and stay calm because it is quite easy to mess up when there is so much pressure on you to do something.
H. During this scene I can picture the sky getting really dark and scary. I also imagine that a thick fog is starting to come over the castle to give off a mysterious mood. I picture Macbeth in his sleeping robes ready to go straight to bed after he murders Duncan.
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Post by chrisnoble on May 5, 2014 20:22:38 GMT -5
D. I liked the quote that Banquo says to Macbeth when Macbeth told Banquo to sleep well: “Thank, sir: the like to you!” (Act 2 Scene 1 30). I liked this quote because the reader knows more than Banquo at this point. We all know that Macbeth probably won’t sleep well tonight due to killing Duncan, but Banquo does not know about this completely yet.
E. I thought it was pretty interesting how Banquo talks about Duncan being happy: “He hath been in unusual pleasure, and sent forth great largess to your offices. This diamond he greets your wife withal, by the name of most kind hostess; and shut up in measureless content” (Act 2 Scene 1 13-17). We all know that Duncan will be killed by Macbeth that night, so at least Duncan will die happy.
G. If I was Macbeth, I would be nervous about killing Duncan: “Thou sure and firm-set earth, hear not my steps, which way they walk, for fear thy very stones prate of my whereabout, and take the present horror from the time, which now suits with it. Whiles I threat, he lives: words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives” (Act 2 Scene 1 56-61). I would be nervous for many reasons. What if the plan doesn’t work? What if Duncan woke up from the noise of the bell? Macbeth was so nervous that he even had a hallucination about the dagger being in front of him.
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Post by alfredfrederic on May 5, 2014 20:42:01 GMT -5
C) So Macbeth has finally made up his mind about killing Duncan, right? I mean, will he go on another aside just to think about this subject more? His wife has already done the part about making sure he’s unprotected by making sure his guards are drunk. He doesn’t need to do much to finish the job at this point, unless there is still an unknown problem that has to be addressed first? Do you guys think that we still don’t know something that will complicate the entire mission and prevent Macbeth from fulfilling the prophecy? What do you guys think is going to happen next? Will Duncan live to see one more day, or will Macbeth successfully assassinate him?
G) For this scene, I would keep the stage extremely dark, only the dim light of a few torches lighting the way. It would have an ominous feel to it, as if the darkness has embedded itself into the environment. Macbeth stands alone when he speaks, to make it creepier, there will be no spotlight on him, and just the torch he will be holding. And to drive the message into the audience, I would make sure that he would be speaking in a nearly quiet room, to show that he is alone.
H) Macbeth must really want to become king and fulfill the prophecy if he goes through with this. It really shows his integrity and loyalty to the king with his next actions. I wouldn’t do the same as he would, because I know it is morally wrong, and I am not that desperate for power.
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Post by VonGarcia on May 5, 2014 22:59:47 GMT -5
C.) If the moment comes and Banquo catches Macbeth in the act of killing Duncan, will Banquo stay loyal to the king? Or will he side with Macbeth? It seems as though Banquo and Macbeth are really close. They’ve fought wars together and keep each other company. But at the same time, it seems like Banquo is very loyal to King Duncan and that why he kept staying up late to guard him. “I dreamt last night of the three Weïrd Sisters. To you they have shown some truth.” (Act 2 Scene 1 Lines 25-26) I don’t know what Banquo was trying to show when he asked this question. Is he interested because of the fortune his son’s are going to receive? Or is he trying to make Macbeth admit about plotting to kill Duncan.
E.) I really like Banquo’s loyalty to King Duncan. Despite receiving news that his sons will be very fortunate and will become kings, he still serves Duncan. I think that most characters will kill Duncan to speed up the process. I feel like that is why his sons will be rewarded the position of king, because of Banquo’s unquestionable loyalty.
I.) I also like the quote that Chris likes. I think that it was an awkward situation between them because I think Banquo already has suspicions that Macbeth is plotting out something dark for Duncan. But this quote also makes me think whether or not Banquo was really suspicious because he went to sleep anyways.
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Post by thomaslaible on Jun 4, 2014 9:50:36 GMT -5
I thought it was pretty interesting how Banquo talks about Duncan being happy: “He hath been in unusual pleasure, and sent forth great largess to your offices. This diamond he greets your wife withal, by the name of most kind hostess; and shut up in measureless content”. We all know that Duncan would be killed by Macbeth that night, so at least Duncan will die happy.
If I was Macbeth, I would be nervous about killing Duncan: “Thou sure and firm-set earth, hear not my steps, which way they walk, for fear thy very stones prate of my whereabout, and take the present horror from the time, which now suits with it. Whiles I threat, he lives: words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives” this is because if he would to get caught he would be considered a traitor and be killed.
The first scene in Act 2 Scene 1 is very important for one main reason; Macbeth’s final decision. After running into Banquo and Fleance in the courtyard at Macbeth’s castle, Macbeth decides he will not chicken out when it comes to killing King Duncan. Also, Banquo has his suspicions about what Macbeth may be up to. This is shown when he says “I dream’d last night of the three weird sisters. To you they show’d some truth.”
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