Macbeth Characterization Graphic Organizer
Macbeth Characterization Graphic Organizer
Use this graphic organizer to collect your thoughts about characterization in Macbeth. As you read each scene, record what you learn about the character. Add the line from the play that supports your idea.
Lady Macbeth Observations
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Looks
Lady Macbeth looks like a serious woman, who’s very ambitious. And is willing to do anything she has to do to get what she wants. MACBETH: “not lose the dues of rejoicing, by being ignorant of what greatness is promised thee”
Actions
We can tell that she is trying to do everything that she can to convince Macbeth that she can kill king Duncan. “But screw your courage to the sticking-place, and we’ll not fail…”
Speech Lady Macbeth does not feel guilty about the dead of King Duncan. “A little water clears us of this deed: How easy is it then!”
Thoughts
She doesn’t regret anything and she is obviously doing what she thinks is best for all. “My hands are of your color, but I shame/To wear a heart so white.”
Interactions
She wants Macbeth to go along with the death and expect him to be fine with everything. “Was the hope drunk /Wherein you dress'd yourself? hath it slept since? Macbeth Observations
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Looks
He also seems very ambitious, but with more values and morals. “He's here in double trust: /First, as I am his kinsman and his subject, /Strong both against the deed: then, as his host,
Actions
He feels the pressure of his wife and he has been easily manipulated by her to kill king Duncan.
“Mine eyes are made the fools o' the other senses, /Or else worth all the rest: I see thee still; /And on thy blade and dudgeon gouts of blood, / Which was not so before. There's no such thing: /It is the bloody business which informs /Thus to mine eyes.”
Speech He seems confused and upset and doesn’t feel right about what he has done. “How is't with me, when every noise appals me? /What hands are here? Ha, they pluck out mine eyes!”
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Use this graphic organizer to collect your thoughts about characterization in Macbeth. As you read each scene, record what you learn about the character. Add the line from the play that supports your idea.
Lady Macbeth Observations
Text Support
Looks
Lady Macbeth looks like a serious woman, who’s very ambitious. And is willing to do anything she has to do to get what she wants. MACBETH: “not lose the dues of rejoicing, by being ignorant of what greatness is promised thee”
Actions
We can tell that she is trying to do everything that she can to convince Macbeth that she can kill king Duncan. “But screw your courage to the sticking-place, and we’ll not fail…”
Speech Lady Macbeth does not feel guilty about the dead of King Duncan. “A little water clears us of this deed: How easy is it then!”
Thoughts
She doesn’t regret anything and she is obviously doing what she thinks is best for all. “My hands are of your color, but I shame/To wear a heart so white.”
Interactions
She wants Macbeth to go along with the death and expect him to be fine with everything. “Was the hope drunk /Wherein you dress'd yourself? hath it slept since? Macbeth Observations
Text Support
Looks
He also seems very ambitious, but with more values and morals. “He's here in double trust: /First, as I am his kinsman and his subject, /Strong both against the deed: then, as his host,
Actions
He feels the pressure of his wife and he has been easily manipulated by her to kill king Duncan.
“Mine eyes are made the fools o' the other senses, /Or else worth all the rest: I see thee still; /And on thy blade and dudgeon gouts of blood, / Which was not so before. There's no such thing: /It is the bloody business which informs /Thus to mine eyes.”
Speech He seems confused and upset and doesn’t feel right about what he has done. “How is't with me, when every noise appals me? /What hands are here? Ha, they pluck out mine eyes!”
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