Power is one of the most significant ideas in Macbeth. All of the characters' longing for power causes a chain reaction, resulting in many deaths. To start with, Macbeth's brief taste of power after the Weird Sisters' prophecy is what drove him to partake in numerous sinful actions to achieve that dream. His actions of violence did result in his gain in power, yet it also drove him to insanity.
The idea of power is what people yearn for, yet the actual power becomes overwhelming for many and drives them insane. For example, once Lady Macbeth heard of the possibility for her to become queen, she began to fantasize about the magnificent power that comes with the position of being queen. However, once that power was established, she realized a little too late that she wasn't happy with the results.
Reading Log:
-watching Macbeth videos (and making notes) - 5/9/14: 45 min.
-working on world history essay (rough draft & final draft)
- 5/10/14: 80 min.
Total: 125 min.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
Important Quote from Macbeth
"So foul and fair a day I have not yet seen."
This is a quote from Act I scene I, in which Macbeth is describing the day's mood to Banquo. They have been battling all day, hence the foul portion of that statement, yet they have won all of their battles, resulting in the "fair day." However, this statement could also be taken literally, meaning that the weather could simply be either bad or fair. Fair seems to be a common word used by many advanced writers, including Shakespear and Golding, as it can mean multiple things and is an excellent symbolic item in any literary work.
"Fair" can mean reasonable, unbiased, done according to the rules, not stormy or cloudy, and sunny or clear. In this quote, Macbeth could either be referring to clear and sunny weather (setting the mood for seemingly positive events to come), or could be referring to their victories in battle. "Foul" can mean disgusting, unappealing, covered in dirt, or possibly a dirty deed. In this quote, Macbeth could be referring to stormy weather, which forshadows negative events to come. However, he could also be referring to events that he is disgusted with himself for performing, such as killing many men.
Reading Log:
English Portfolio - 5/5/14: 45 min.
Reviewing Macbeth - 35 min.
writing world history book paper - 40 min.
Total: 120 min.
This is a quote from Act I scene I, in which Macbeth is describing the day's mood to Banquo. They have been battling all day, hence the foul portion of that statement, yet they have won all of their battles, resulting in the "fair day." However, this statement could also be taken literally, meaning that the weather could simply be either bad or fair. Fair seems to be a common word used by many advanced writers, including Shakespear and Golding, as it can mean multiple things and is an excellent symbolic item in any literary work.
"Fair" can mean reasonable, unbiased, done according to the rules, not stormy or cloudy, and sunny or clear. In this quote, Macbeth could either be referring to clear and sunny weather (setting the mood for seemingly positive events to come), or could be referring to their victories in battle. "Foul" can mean disgusting, unappealing, covered in dirt, or possibly a dirty deed. In this quote, Macbeth could be referring to stormy weather, which forshadows negative events to come. However, he could also be referring to events that he is disgusted with himself for performing, such as killing many men.
Reading Log:
English Portfolio - 5/5/14: 45 min.
Reviewing Macbeth - 35 min.
writing world history book paper - 40 min.
Total: 120 min.
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