Why do characters do what they do? Scholars use the resource to explore character motivation in Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth. Additionally, they discover pictures, interviews, and videos from the Deutsche Bank production of the play. 

Concepts

macbeth, william shakespeare, Drama, tragedies, performance art, dramatic plays, literature, acting

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils write essays exploring ambition or another theme from the play 

Classroom Considerations

• Some sections require Adobe Flash Player 
• Provide headphones

Pros

• Includes a guide with tips for using the resource in the classroom and at home 
• Students search the script for examples of imagery, metaphor, and other literary devices 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.1 RL.11-12.1 RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1