Personal Response Questions

Respond to all of the following questions: (These can also be added to your writing Portfolio or you can choose a question from the Portfolio Learning Guide).

1. Do you feel empathy for Macbeth? Why or Why not?

2. Can you think of any contemporary or historical examples of people who have been corrupted by power? Explain.

3. How would you describe the atmosphere of the play? How is it created? Does it shift or remain constant throughout the Acts?

4. Explain a time when you felt immense guilt over an action or choice. What happened? What did you do to rectify the situation? How did this influence your future choices/actions?

5. Is Macbeth a true tragic hero? Defend your position.

6. Agree or disagree with the following statement: "Macbeth is a play about courage, which asserts the triumph of good over evil." In answering this question, you should remember that courageous acts are not always motivated by virtue. Explain your choice.

7. Do you think students should study Shakespeare in school? Why or why not? Watch the video below.