Macbeth (2021)

Lesson 14
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ELA

Unit 15

10th Grade

Lesson 14 of 23

Objective


Explain how Shakespeare solidifies Macbeth’s ultimate fate in Act 4, Scene 2.

Readings and Materials


  • Play: Macbeth by William Shakespeare  — Act 4, Scene 2

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

What effect does the messenger’s words have on Lady Macduff?

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Writing Prompt

How do the events in this scene further solidify Macbeth’s ultimate fate? Explain using evidence from the text.

Key Questions


  • What is Lady Macduff asking about in her opening line? Gather evidence that shows how Lady Macbeth feels about the above.
  • Circle diction that Ross uses to describe Macduff.
  • When Ross says “fits o’ th’ season,” what does he mean?
  • What motif does line 31 reinforce? What is Lady Macduff saying here?
  • How is Lady Macduff currently feeling about her and her son’s plight and why?
  • What do lines 37–44 imply about Macduff’s son?
  • What is the son’s main argument in lines 67–69?
  • Paraphrase the messenger’s words in your own.

Notes


Macbeth’s murder of the Macduff family sets up the final battle of Macduff and Macbeth. 

Next

Defend a position regarding Macduff’s loyalty. 

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