In the meanwhile, we spent some quality time with the three Weird Sisters, who have a few prophecies for Macbeth, the susceptible one, and Banquo, the hesitant one. As discussed in class, we find Macbeth's diction quite reminiscent of the witches' paradoxical commentary.
Next, we were off to King Duncan, our the "chill" king as described by AP Lit today. As noted, Duncan seems on the just side of kings, and it is a real shame that he named his son (duh) as heir and not Macbeth. Hence, Macbeth is starting to go to the "dark" side away from the "light" of Duncan and loyalty to the crown. In my opinion, the only fault of Duncan is that he invites himself to people's houses without any forewarning. Does that deserve Lady Macbeth's reaction in 1.5?
Speaking of our Lady, we have found that she is the one wearing the pants in the family, especially as she calls on the dark forces to "unsex" her and rid her of her motherly milk. After all, her husband is associated with the "milk of human kindness" so he can play the dutiful daughter/mother/caregiver figure for her.
For tomorrow's class, you should read 1.6 and 1.7. You will have an individual analysis regarding this section, and Lady Macbeth has some work to do to become queen.
Here is Marion Cotillard as Lady Macbeth. Any one else see Princess Leia as hair inspiration?
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Daily excuse for Michael Fassbender picture-- if Macbeth were in modern clothing. Perhaps he is just in "borrowed robes"?
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