What advice do you have for Macbeth?
I think that Macbeth should do whatever he feels like doing.
Should he kill the king?
If he really wants to then go ahead.
How?
By stabbing him.
Can he/can anyone be successful without hurting other people?
No, because the person always has someone else that cares for or loves that person.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Questions Macbeth2
Mercedes and Brian
Scene 1:
1. What "cursed thoughts" does Banquo have?
Banquo keeps having thoughts about killing the king himself, and he keeps thinking about the Weird Sisters.
2. What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo?
Macbeth tells Banquo that he has not even thought about what the Weird Sisters had said.
3. What is the meaning of Banquo's answer to Macbeth's comment that ends in "it shall make favour for you"?
That Banquo will stay loyal to whoever is king.
4. What causes Macbeth to think he sees a dagger?
Macbeth is going crazy because killing the king is becoming more apparent.
5. At the end of scene 1, a bell rings. What do you think is the significance of this?
I think it is telling Macbeth “it’s time.”
Scene 2:
1. What reason does Lady Macbeth give for not committing the murder herself?
She said that she would have killed the king but he looked too much like her dad.
2. What words about himself does Macbeth believe he hears? (Lines 47-48 & 54-56)
He thinks he hears a voice saying, “Sleep no more!”
3. How did Macbeth mismanage the murder?
Macbeth mismanages the murder by bringing the bloody daggers into their bedroom and by not smearing the blood on the guards.
4. Both Macbeth and his lady comment on the effectiveness of water in cleansing away their involvement in the deed. How do they differ?
Macbeth makes a big deal about it and says, “If I were to watch my hands in the ocean the green will turn to red.” Lady Macbeth acts as if its no big deal.
Scene 3:
1. Why has Macduff come to Macbeth's castle?
Macduff goes to Macbeth’s castle because he had an appointment with Duncan and he had to wake him.
2. What unusual things happened to Macduff and Lennox during the night?
The chimney blows down and they hear some screaming, also there was a strange bird clamoring about.
3. Why does Macbeth say he killed the king's men? What possible reason may he actually have?
Because they think that the guards killed the king. Maybe he didn’t want the guards to say that Macbeth killed the king.
4. Why does Lady Macbeth faint?
To take the attention off of Macbeth when he gets asked why he killed the guards.
5. In lines 159-171, what actions do Malcolm and Donalbain take? What reasons do they give for a hasty escape?
Malcolm runs-away to England, and Donalbain runs-away to Ireland. Because they think that someone is out to kill them next.
Scene 4:
1. In lines 5-25, Ross and the Old Man discuss the strange unnatural events that have occurred. What are they?
A falcon attacks a hawk whose normal prey is mice. Horses are breaking out of their stalls and eating other horses.
2. Who do the public believe are responsible for the murder of King Duncan?
The public thinks that Duncan’s sons bribed the guards to kill their dad, the king.
3. Who has been named king?
Macbeth has been named king.
4. What reason does Macduff imply is his for not attending Macbeth's coronation?
He thinks that Macbeth killed the king. And he resolves to stay at his own castle in Fife.
Scene 1:
1. What "cursed thoughts" does Banquo have?
Banquo keeps having thoughts about killing the king himself, and he keeps thinking about the Weird Sisters.
2. What lie does Macbeth tell Banquo?
Macbeth tells Banquo that he has not even thought about what the Weird Sisters had said.
3. What is the meaning of Banquo's answer to Macbeth's comment that ends in "it shall make favour for you"?
That Banquo will stay loyal to whoever is king.
4. What causes Macbeth to think he sees a dagger?
Macbeth is going crazy because killing the king is becoming more apparent.
5. At the end of scene 1, a bell rings. What do you think is the significance of this?
I think it is telling Macbeth “it’s time.”
Scene 2:
1. What reason does Lady Macbeth give for not committing the murder herself?
She said that she would have killed the king but he looked too much like her dad.
2. What words about himself does Macbeth believe he hears? (Lines 47-48 & 54-56)
He thinks he hears a voice saying, “Sleep no more!”
3. How did Macbeth mismanage the murder?
Macbeth mismanages the murder by bringing the bloody daggers into their bedroom and by not smearing the blood on the guards.
4. Both Macbeth and his lady comment on the effectiveness of water in cleansing away their involvement in the deed. How do they differ?
Macbeth makes a big deal about it and says, “If I were to watch my hands in the ocean the green will turn to red.” Lady Macbeth acts as if its no big deal.
Scene 3:
1. Why has Macduff come to Macbeth's castle?
Macduff goes to Macbeth’s castle because he had an appointment with Duncan and he had to wake him.
2. What unusual things happened to Macduff and Lennox during the night?
The chimney blows down and they hear some screaming, also there was a strange bird clamoring about.
3. Why does Macbeth say he killed the king's men? What possible reason may he actually have?
Because they think that the guards killed the king. Maybe he didn’t want the guards to say that Macbeth killed the king.
4. Why does Lady Macbeth faint?
To take the attention off of Macbeth when he gets asked why he killed the guards.
5. In lines 159-171, what actions do Malcolm and Donalbain take? What reasons do they give for a hasty escape?
Malcolm runs-away to England, and Donalbain runs-away to Ireland. Because they think that someone is out to kill them next.
Scene 4:
1. In lines 5-25, Ross and the Old Man discuss the strange unnatural events that have occurred. What are they?
A falcon attacks a hawk whose normal prey is mice. Horses are breaking out of their stalls and eating other horses.
2. Who do the public believe are responsible for the murder of King Duncan?
The public thinks that Duncan’s sons bribed the guards to kill their dad, the king.
3. Who has been named king?
Macbeth has been named king.
4. What reason does Macduff imply is his for not attending Macbeth's coronation?
He thinks that Macbeth killed the king. And he resolves to stay at his own castle in Fife.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Shakespeare
1. Why do we teach Macbeth and Shakespeare at all?
You teach Macbeth and Shakespeare because Shakspeare is a big figure when it comes to English/reading. He wrote many great plays and other things.
2. What are your experiences learning Shakespeare?
In ninth grade, my english class read Romeo and Juliet. We also went over alot of things about Shakespeare and his writings.
3. What worked and what didn’t?
I really liked the story but it was kind of hard to understand, then we talked about things we didn't understand and that made reading Romeo and Juliet alot easier.
You teach Macbeth and Shakespeare because Shakspeare is a big figure when it comes to English/reading. He wrote many great plays and other things.
2. What are your experiences learning Shakespeare?
In ninth grade, my english class read Romeo and Juliet. We also went over alot of things about Shakespeare and his writings.
3. What worked and what didn’t?
I really liked the story but it was kind of hard to understand, then we talked about things we didn't understand and that made reading Romeo and Juliet alot easier.
Monday, March 10, 2008
The Dumbing of America
1. What is the author (Jacobs) trying to convince you is true. Quote one sentence in which she clearly states what she believes.
Jacobs is trying to convince us that America is becoming dumber. Jacobs says, "The shrinking public attention span fostered by video is closely tied to the second important anti-intellectual force in American culture: the erosion of general knowledge."
2. Why evidence does the author give to prove that America is dumber than before?
Jacobs says that people aren't reading as much anymore because they are too busy playing Xbox or checking their Facebook.
3. What does Jacobs believe caused dumbness?
She believes that the rise of personal computers, Web surfing and video games has caused dumbness.
Jacobs is trying to convince us that America is becoming dumber. Jacobs says, "The shrinking public attention span fostered by video is closely tied to the second important anti-intellectual force in American culture: the erosion of general knowledge."
2. Why evidence does the author give to prove that America is dumber than before?
Jacobs says that people aren't reading as much anymore because they are too busy playing Xbox or checking their Facebook.
3. What does Jacobs believe caused dumbness?
She believes that the rise of personal computers, Web surfing and video games has caused dumbness.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Lost Chapter
For my lost chapter I think I am going to write what happened after that time in closet. After school gets out and everyone knows what happened between her and Andy. Maybe she will become friends with all of her old friends again. Her parents feel bad about what happened but they are a little upset that she never told them that she was raped. She could get like a bunch of new clothes, she wont look so grungy/nerdy. Her and David start dating. Becomes somewhat popular.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Mind Over Muscle
1.Why does Brooks say girls do better in school?
They pay more attention. Some say the education system has been overly feminized and, some say men are imprisoned by their anti-intellectual machismo. Girls are much less likely to become diagnosed with a learning disability.
2.Is he right? Are girls better equipped for the future?
I think guys and girls have the same opportunities, its just that girls show it more.
3.What does Brooks think this means for the future of the US?
Women are more likely to enroll in college and they are more likely to have better applications, so now there are hundreds of schools where the female-male ratio is 60 to 40. On the upside women will be holding more and more leadership jobs. On the negative side, they will have a harder and harder time finding marriageable men with comparable education levels. Girls will
4.What does he mean when he says this: “One thing is for sure: in 30 years the notion that we live in an oppressive patriarchy that discriminates against women will be regarded as a quaint anachronism.”
He means that women are considered just the same as men, maybe even better and the fact that we used to discriminate and not give women many rights.
5.What solutions does Brooks offer? Do you think they will work?
If boys like to read about war and combat, why can't there be books about combat on the curriculum?
Would elementary school boys do better if they spent more time outside the classroom and less time chained to a desk? Or would they thrive more in a rigorous, competitive environment? They might work, but we won't know unless they are tried out.
They pay more attention. Some say the education system has been overly feminized and, some say men are imprisoned by their anti-intellectual machismo. Girls are much less likely to become diagnosed with a learning disability.
2.Is he right? Are girls better equipped for the future?
I think guys and girls have the same opportunities, its just that girls show it more.
3.What does Brooks think this means for the future of the US?
Women are more likely to enroll in college and they are more likely to have better applications, so now there are hundreds of schools where the female-male ratio is 60 to 40. On the upside women will be holding more and more leadership jobs. On the negative side, they will have a harder and harder time finding marriageable men with comparable education levels. Girls will
4.What does he mean when he says this: “One thing is for sure: in 30 years the notion that we live in an oppressive patriarchy that discriminates against women will be regarded as a quaint anachronism.”
He means that women are considered just the same as men, maybe even better and the fact that we used to discriminate and not give women many rights.
5.What solutions does Brooks offer? Do you think they will work?
If boys like to read about war and combat, why can't there be books about combat on the curriculum?
Would elementary school boys do better if they spent more time outside the classroom and less time chained to a desk? Or would they thrive more in a rigorous, competitive environment? They might work, but we won't know unless they are tried out.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Virtual Job Interview
1. What is Second Life?
Second life s a Web-based virtual world that is owned and operated by employers.
2. How is Mr. Gould dressed? The author? Why?
Mr. Goud is dressed like superman. The author was wearing a white tank top, yellow pants and Birkenstock-like sandals. Because they could pick anything to wear.
3. What are some positives to having interviews in Second Life?
You don't have to get ready for a big important meeting, you could just wake up and have your interview
4. What are some distractions to having interviews in Second Life?
5. How do you think job hunting and the workplace will change when you are ready to enter it?
It might be harder to get a job.
Second life s a Web-based virtual world that is owned and operated by employers.
2. How is Mr. Gould dressed? The author? Why?
Mr. Goud is dressed like superman. The author was wearing a white tank top, yellow pants and Birkenstock-like sandals. Because they could pick anything to wear.
3. What are some positives to having interviews in Second Life?
You don't have to get ready for a big important meeting, you could just wake up and have your interview
4. What are some distractions to having interviews in Second Life?
5. How do you think job hunting and the workplace will change when you are ready to enter it?
It might be harder to get a job.
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