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Macbeth Character Analysis Worksheet

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Macbeth Character Analysis Worksheet

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth illustration

📖 Part 1: Close Reading Analysis

1. Read Lady Macbeth's "unsex me here" speech (Act 1, Scene 5). What does the metaphor "unsex me here" reveal about Lady Macbeth's character?

She wants to become physically stronger

She believes feminine qualities will prevent her from being ruthless

She wants to disguise herself as a man

She regrets being a woman

2. In Macbeth's "Is this a dagger" soliloquy (Act 2, Scene 1), which techniques does Shakespeare use to show Macbeth's mental state? (Tick all that apply)

Rhetorical questions

Imagery of blood

Hallucinations

Short, fragmented sentences

3. Find one quote from either speech that shows the character's ambition. Write it below and explain what it reveals.

Quote: "____________________________________________"

Sentence starter for support: This quote shows that the character is ambitious because...

⚖️ Part 2: Character Comparison

4. Complete this comparison table by adding key points about each character:
Macbeth Lady Macbeth
Initial motivation
Response to guilt
Transformation by Act 3
5. After watching the video clip, how did the actors' performance change your understanding of the characters?

Consider: tone of voice, facial expressions, body language, pace of speech

🎭 Part 3: Hot Seat Preparation & Reflection

6. Choose either Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. Prepare for the hot seat activity by planning how you would answer these questions in character:

Character chosen: ________________

a) How do you justify your actions in planning Duncan's murder?

b) What is your greatest fear at this point in the play?

7. Which character do you think changes more dramatically - Macbeth or Lady Macbeth? Give one reason for your choice.

Macbeth changes more

Lady Macbeth changes more

They change equally

Reason: _________________________________________________

8. Exit Ticket: Write one insight about character motivation or transformation that surprised you today.

Sentence starter: I was surprised to learn that...

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