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
I appreciate the fact that you created a project to Twitter in relevance to modern day communication. Your innovative replication of the dialogue exchange occurring in Scene I of Act III brought the text alive, not only by accentuating the asides through parallels of “hashtags” but also by weaving textual highlights and integrated colloquial language. By garnering your own comical ingenuity, you were assuredly able to convey tone and attitude of the characters. For example, the interpretation of Macbeth greeting Banquo with “’sup @Banquo_lol main man of the evening, thx for coming #lols #toyourdoom #jk” reveals Macbeth’s inner stream of consciousness, all the while maintaining a sense of a Shakespearian parody. Well done :)
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DeleteThe respective characters' twitter home pages and their featured images successfully depicted their individual personality. For example, the blood-drenched hands on Macbeth's page and the "shady" shadow of the dark forest effectively portray the characters and also reveal the overall grotesque context of the play.
I think this approach to restructuring the original first scene of Act I worked very well. It allowed for a balance between textual quotations and the reader’s interpretation with a modern technological twist. For example, when the Banquo account tweets “Yet it was said it should not stand in thy posterity, but that myself should be the root and father of many kings #wishful #thinking,” Banquo’s followers could see his actual writing along with the hashtags which help modernize the tweet and make it easier to understand. I also thought the interaction between the different accounts was a nice touch. For example, Macbeth ironically tweets Banquo to be careful while riding and then the murderers favorite the tweet. I think that the murder favorite the tweet because they found humor in this irony, for Macbeth had already hired the murderers as hit men. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThe overall idea was incredibly clever and well executed. Using a modern site must have been tricky; there are always questions as to how informal the interpretation should be. But, this group mastered using the colloquial interpretation and the traditional text from the story.
ReplyDeleteThe use of the hash tags was the best part of the presentation. They were used as if the characters were truly in a modern day setting, especially the #thoughts after the rambling that Macbeth did while talking about his attempt to murder Banquo. Also, the use of favoring the tweets strategically was very humorous.
I think this was quite a unique and interesting representation of Macbeth. Though you stuck to the storyline and details, you found a way to make it your own, as well, by modernizing the text a bit. You were creative in taking something unfamiliar and molding it into your comfort zone! It was enjoyable to read through as the context was still present yet the humor helped lighten the darkness in the play.
ReplyDeleteThe hashtags were by far the best part. You found a way to stick to the original text but added something to help us understand what was going on. I really appreciated your use of backgrounds, as well, capturing the true essence of the characters. The quoted song lyrics was also another creative touch that was humorous but also ended up being quite thoughtful! Great job!