What I am learning

In our english class we are currently learning about Macbeth and how some of the questions you may relate to it relate to our present day situation. We have learnt alot not only through Ms.Caldwell's teaching but also through these blogs. I understand much of Macbeth because the whole class has been blogging about it making it easier to see not only my view on it but also the whole classes making it much easier for me to form my own opinions by looking at the examples of my classmates.

What I desire most and how far I am willing to go to get it

The thing I desire most is fame. By this I mean to be known, to be seen, to be heard by all and to have some sort of influence. I am not willing to go very far to get this as I wish to be remembered for doing something great and could not live with the guilt or hurting someone else to get what it is that I desire.

What is Integrity?

ACT1 SCENE3 ANGUS: Who was the thane lives yet, but under the heavy judgment bears that life which he deserves to lose. Whether he was combined with those of Norway, or did line the rebel with hidden help and vantage or that with both he labored in his country's wrack, I know not; but treason's capital, confessed and proved, have overthrown him.

I chose this passage because it shows how the thane of Cawdor had no integrity and committed treason against the crown which was punishable by death. It shows how even someone in a position of great respect and honour can do terrible things to get what they want, how someone who has everything can still want more. This part is relevant because not only does it show the beginning of the lose of integrity but is also begins the witch's prophecy making it a very big part in the play.

Superstitions and faith

There have always been superstitions and faiths. Whether it was the ancient Greeks or the Modern West religion and superstitions are still running strong. Personally I do not believe in superstitions, I believe in Karma and certain things such as curses but I do not believe in bad luck from breaking mirrors or walking under ladders. I do believe that there is a higher power but this higher power has no real hand in our fate and would much rather lets us choose our own path as a show of good faith...

MACBETH

Macbeth

MACBETH

In the clip of Macbeth I saw it was slightly hard to follow. With very little explanation as to what happens you would need a great knowledge of not only old English but a great knowledge of symbolism as well. The clip was of the very beginning of Macbeth I believe. The animation of the clip did give it something extra, bringing some of what was not physically possible to show to life.