Act III Scene I

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Lj-n4jk1_EhqHqKHht6HfFc1sB31P7WV9veHMpsPEBs/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000


In today's technologically inclined world, it seemed like an appropriate idea to replicate the dialogue exchange between Macbeth, Banquo, the murderers and Lady Macbeth on Twitter. A play depends on it's creative, well-thought out speech, and how it is conveyed. We used hashtags to create a tone, and add in our own personalized 'aside' dialogue. The characters each have their own customized page, fitting to their development and involvement in the play.

Margaret Crook, Caroline O'Pecko, Adam Mitchell, Grace Brennan

Act 3 Scene 3

Act III, Scene 4

Alyssa, Zoe, Mary, Margaret R and Melanie's Magnificent Sound-Comic... Movie!

Act III Scene II Macbeth's Brain

Our group, Monique, Adeline, Rachel, and I, decided to create a visual representation of Macbeth's brain, specifically regarding how he becomes consumed with dark thoughts. We focused on red and black color as we felt those best represent Macbeth's character.

Macbeth's Full Brain Image

Images:
Broken Heart--Macbeth begins losing the concept of guilt
Bloody Dagger--the common tool for murder
Bloody Crown--represents both the way Macbeth obtained the crown and how he plans to keep it by continuing blood shed
Crow--death
Three Witches--On Macbeth's mind for justification for his actions
Bloody Hands Holding the Brain--Reminder of the deeds Macbeth has committed
Black Background--Macbeth is shrouded in darkness

"Full of scorpions in my mind" (3.2.37)
"We have scotched the snake" (3.2.13)

First Quote:
Describes the poisonous thoughts flooding his brain regarding Banquo and Fleance.

Second Quote:
Macbeth is describing how he has split open the snake, but has not fully killed it. He means to communicate that killing King Duncan was not enough; there are still people who threaten his position.

"Duncan is in his grave" (3.2.22)

Third Quote:
In other scenes Macbeth feels guilty and self conscious about what he did, whereas in this scene he seems as if his murderous acts do not effect him.

"Light thickens, and the crow" (3.2.50) & "Let your remembrance apply to Banquo" (3.2.29)

Fourth Quote:
A crow is a common representation of death and the quote fits with Macbeth's descent into darkness.

Fifth Quote:
Foreshadows Macbeth's murderous plan to kill Banquo.

Act III, Scene V & VI

http://itsmacbethwitches.tumblr.com/

Best viewed in Chrome. :)
For Scene V, we acted it out and made a video. And for Scene VI, we made GIFs from an actual production of Macbeth and then took pictures of the "flashbacks."

Intro to our Aesthetic Exploration

On this blog, we will be interacting with Macbeth beyond the primary text. Thinking through the lens of line/movement and color/texture, you'll be re-imagining various scenes from the play using the "medium" or "media" of your choice.

Your group must make choices that align with the text (reflect the play's plot, themes, tone, etc.) and must somehow incorporate words/quotations from the scene.

How each group chooses to do this is up to you. It does not have to be exact or perfect or mimetic; rather, it can be conceptual. I'm embedding an example model from Antigone--like five years ago, my Sophomores did something similar to what I'm asking you to do. For my model, I took the section, made my translated song lyrics by infusing some important lines with my own words. Then I wrote some music and voila!

I did it a long time ago and can't find my old recording. . .so I had to do it quickly again. Don't make fun. I just used Garage Band for the first time and it really shows every mistake. . .oh well! Willing to take risks, willing to be disturbed:)

Have fun!