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Broach: Mention
2. Charlatan: Fake
3. Erudite: scholarly
4. Etymology: etymon
5. Extol: Praise
6. Gratuitous: Unnecessary
7. Immutable: Unchangeable
8. Predispose: Incline, make susceptible
9. Truism: cliche
10.Venerate: Respect

Vocabulary Lesson (8)


1. Absolve: Forgive
2. Antipathy: Dislike
3. Antipodes: Opposites
4. Indigent: Poor
5. Infringe: Violate the law
6. Nettle: annoy
7. Ostensible: apparent
8. Retroactive: Backdated
9. Specious: deceptive
10.Subjugate: enslave

Vocabulary Lesson (9)


1. Mundane: Ordinary
2. Eulogy: Tribute
3. Progeny: Descendants
4. Copious: Plentiful, abundant
5. Tenure: Term/occupation
6. Euphony: Harmony, rhythm
7. Sonorous: Loud
8. Abnegation: Self-denial
9. Poignant: Emotional
10.Extraneous: Unrelated
Summary of Macbeth Act 1 and Act 2:

In Act 1, Macbeth, a brave Scottish general, encounters three witches who prophesy that he will
become Thane of Cawdor and king, while Banquo’s descendants will inherit the throne. Shortly after,
Macbeth is named Thane of Cawdor as a gift from duncan, fueling his ambition. Lady Macbeth, upon
hearing the prophecy, persuades him to murder King Duncan to seize the crown and become the king.
Despite his doubts, Macbeth agrees to the plan.
In Act 2, Macbeth kills Duncan, haunted by guilt and fear. Lady Macbeth takes control, framing
Duncan’s guards for the crime. After Duncan’s murder is discovered, his sons, Malcolm and Donalbain,
flee, making them appear guilty and allowing Macbeth to claim the throne. Unnatural events, such as
darkness during the day and animals behaving strangely, symbolize the chaos unleashed by the
regicide.

Symbolism:
1. Blood: Represents guilt and the irreversible nature of Macbeth's actions. The recurring
imagery of blood ("Will all great Neptune’s Ocean wash this blood clean?") emphasizes
Macbeth's torment.
2. The Dagger: Symbolizes Macbeth’s inner conflict and his path toward murder.
3. Darkness during the day: symbolizes the chaos that happened due to the death of the king
4. The Witches: Symbolize fate, temptation, and the supernatural’s role in human affairs.

Motifs:
1. Ambition: Central to Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s downfall.
2. Manhood and Gender: Lady Macbeth challenges traditional gender roles, urging Macbeth to
act ruthlessly.
3. Appearance vs. Reality: Characters often conceal their true intentions ("look like the
innocent flower but be the serpent under it").
4. Natural vs. Unnatural: The disruption of natural order is reflected in weather and strange
occurrences (e.g., Duncan’s horses eating each other).

Themes:
1. Ambition and Power: Unchecked ambition leads to destruction and chaos. Macbeth’s desire
for power overrides his moral compass.
2. Fate vs. Free Will: While the witches prophesize Macbeth’s rise, his actions drive the
fulfillment of these prophecies.
3. Guilt and Conscience: Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are haunted by their deeds, though
they react differently.
4. Immorality and betrayal: Power and ambition corrupt Macbeth, leading him to betray his
king, his friends, and himself.

Literary Elements:
1. Foreshadowing: The witches’ prophecies set the stage for future events.
2. Irony: Dramatic irony is evident when Duncan trusts Macbeth, unaware of his intentions.
3. Symbolism: Blood and darkness deepen the emotional and thematic layers.
4. Imagery: Shakespeare uses vivid imagery, especially of blood and nature, to evoke mood and
themes.
5. Soliloquy: Macbeth's soliloquies reveal his internal struggles and descent into madness.
Macbeth Act 1 and 2 lay the foundation for the tragedy, illustrating the destructive potential of
ambition and the consequences of moral corruption.

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