Lady Macbeth extract 2 QUESTIONS for MONDAY June 1st

 

JAct 1 ,Scene 5 extract 2


    A) Pick out elements revealing that Lady Macbeth:

-      is plotting

-      is determined

-      is cunning (smart and deceptive)

-      lacks humanity

I   B)  What makes us think that the woman is the real villain in the play?

C) Going further:

 a) Compare Richard and Lady Macbeth:

-  common points :

-  differences:

b) Why do they illustrate the notion “the character and his/her representations”?

    c)  Do you know modern “villains” who remind you of these Shakespearian characters?