Macbeth Work
01.08 Macbeth Plot Analysis Graphic Organizer
Plot Elements
Element
Definition
Act in the Play
Exposition:
The essential background information at the beginning of a literary work ACT I
Rising Action:
the development of conflict and complications in a literary work
ACT II
Climax:
the turning point in a literary work
ACT III
Falling Action:
results or effects of the climax of a literary work
ACT IV
Resolution:
end of a literary work when loose ends are tied up and questions are answered
ACT V
Plot Analysis
As you read the scenes in this lesson, take notes on important events in the story. Provide the line or lines from the play that relate to the event. Stop and think for a moment about why that event is important for the story and add your thoughts in the space provided.
Choose a minimum of three events.
Event
Text Support
Why is it important to the story?
Ross and Angus tell Macbeth he has been given the title of Thane of Cawdor
"As thick as hail Came post with post; and every one did bear Thy praises in his kingdom's great defense, And pour'd them down before him."
This is important because this is the moment that Macbeth realizes that what the witches told him is becoming true.
King Duncan is found dead.
"Had I but died an hour before this chance, I had liv'd a blessed time; for, from this instant There's nothing serious in mortality"
This is important because this is the moment where it becomes too late to turn back and Macbeth knows this and knows that he can no longer live a blessed life.
Macbeth get paranoid about what Banquo might do and gets scared.
"Then be thou jocund: ere the bat hath flown, His cloister'd flight, ere to black Hecate's summons, The shard-borne beetle, with his drowsy hums, Hath rung night's yawning peal, there shall be done, A deed of dreadful note."
This is important because it shows how Macbeth is changing dramatically and is planning to kill Banquo also.
Reflection
Choose one of the events you added to
Plot Elements
Element
Definition
Act in the Play
Exposition:
The essential background information at the beginning of a literary work ACT I
Rising Action:
the development of conflict and complications in a literary work
ACT II
Climax:
the turning point in a literary work
ACT III
Falling Action:
results or effects of the climax of a literary work
ACT IV
Resolution:
end of a literary work when loose ends are tied up and questions are answered
ACT V
Plot Analysis
As you read the scenes in this lesson, take notes on important events in the story. Provide the line or lines from the play that relate to the event. Stop and think for a moment about why that event is important for the story and add your thoughts in the space provided.
Choose a minimum of three events.
Event
Text Support
Why is it important to the story?
Ross and Angus tell Macbeth he has been given the title of Thane of Cawdor
"As thick as hail Came post with post; and every one did bear Thy praises in his kingdom's great defense, And pour'd them down before him."
This is important because this is the moment that Macbeth realizes that what the witches told him is becoming true.
King Duncan is found dead.
"Had I but died an hour before this chance, I had liv'd a blessed time; for, from this instant There's nothing serious in mortality"
This is important because this is the moment where it becomes too late to turn back and Macbeth knows this and knows that he can no longer live a blessed life.
Macbeth get paranoid about what Banquo might do and gets scared.
"Then be thou jocund: ere the bat hath flown, His cloister'd flight, ere to black Hecate's summons, The shard-borne beetle, with his drowsy hums, Hath rung night's yawning peal, there shall be done, A deed of dreadful note."
This is important because it shows how Macbeth is changing dramatically and is planning to kill Banquo also.
Reflection
Choose one of the events you added to