Macbeth's Supernatural Forces

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🔮 Part 1: Close Reading and Analysis

1. Read the following extract from Act 1, Scene 1. Annotate the text below, highlighting supernatural language and literary devices:

"Fair is foul, and foul is fair: / Hover through the fog and filthy air."

2. What literary device is used in "Fair is foul, and foul is fair"?

Metaphor

Paradox

Alliteration

Simile

3. Complete the prophecy: "All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of ___________! All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be __________ hereafter!"

4. Which of the following supernatural elements appear in Act 1? (Tick all that apply)

Three witches

Prophecies

Ghosts

Thunder and lightning

Magic spells

🎭 Part 2: Group Analysis and Character Impact

5. How do the witches' prophecies affect Macbeth's behaviour? Provide evidence from the text:

6. Role-play Planning: Your group has been assigned one of the prophecies. Plan how you will show its impact on Macbeth:

Your prophecy: ________________________

Key actions to demonstrate: ________________________

Emotions to show: ________________________

7. Fate vs Free Will Debate: Do you think Macbeth's actions are controlled by fate or his own choices? Explain your view:

✍️ Part 3: Creative Writing and Reflection

8. Diary Entry Task: Write a diary entry from Macbeth's perspective immediately after hearing the witches' prophecies. Include his thoughts, feelings, and internal conflict. Use some Shakespearean language features.

Sentence starters (choose one or create your own):

• "What strange encounter was this..."

• "Mine eyes have seen such wondrous..."

• "These weird sisters speak of..."

9. Peer Review: Read your partner's diary entry and provide feedback using the checklist:

Shows understanding of Macbeth's character

Includes internal conflict

Uses appropriate language features

Captures the supernatural atmosphere

One positive comment: _________________________________

One suggestion for improvement: _________________________________

10. Exit Ticket: Complete these sentences: