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ACTIVITY: Scene Analysis and Constructing New Interpretations

Project: Macbeth

SUMMARY

Goals

 

Details

Duration: 90 minutes

 

Description

The primary purpose of this activity is to engage students in literary and artistic adaptation/interpretation. This project is a vehicle for students to use decoding skills to access the language of Shakespeare as well as to be exposed to many vital literary themes.

This scene takes place just after Macbeth has had his comrade, Banquo, murdered. While hosting a banquet for his other comrades and friends, he sees the ghost of Banquo.

Learning Objectives:
o To understand literary interpretation/adaptation
o To build a schema so that students may create their own scene adaptations

Students will view 3-4 interpretations of this scene (anime, Mafia, traditional Scottish/Renaissance, modern "working class" American)

ACTIVITY RESOURCES

(e.g. rubrics, examplars, websites, etc.)


Film Links
Scotland, PA Macbeth Anime Throne of Blood Mafia Macbeth film...

REFLECTIONS & COMMENTS

Author Reflections

After completing this activity, it would be beneficial to have your students meet in their groups to discuss their own interpretations in more detail.

ALL PROJECT ACTIVITIES

  1. Introduction to the Bard
  2. Accessing and Interpreting a Challenging Text
  3. Status Roles Introduction
  4. Project Benchmarks
  5. Exhibition Preparation
  6. Production Design
  7. Scene Analysis and Constructing New Interpretations
  8. Character Narrative
  9. Storyboards
  10. Scene Run-Throughs
  11. Filming