Reading Journal

Act 1.1

In this scene there is;

• three witches.

They are talking about meeting with Macbeth after the war has been fought, they then disappear.

Act 1.2

In this scene there is;

• King Duncan
• Malcolm
• Captain
• Lennox
• Ross

In this scene the King is talking to a wounded captain, asking about the battle between the Scots and the Irish invaders. The captain explains how Macbeth had killed Macdonald (traitor) and how Macbeth and Banquo fought with both courage and violence.

The thane of Ross then says to the King that the thane of Cawdor (traitor) has been defeated and that the Norweigen army repelled. The King then says the thane of Cawdor will be put to death and that Macbeth will take the title. Ross then leaves to tell Macbeth.

Act 1.3

In this scene there is:

• Angus
• Ross
• Macbeth
• Three witches
• Banquo

This is when the witches, Macbeth and Banquo meet on the heath for the first time. On this meeting Macbeth is told about his new title of thane of Cawdor and that he will one day be King. The witches then turn there attentions to Banquo and they still talk in riddles, they also mention that he will never be King but his children will one day be on the throne. When Macbeth asks the witches to explain themselves they disappear.

Banquo and Macbeth are chatting about what had just happened when Ross and Angus turn up to convey them to the King. Ross goes on to tell Macbeth that he has now be named thane of Cawdor as the last one is being executed for treason. Macbeth is then amazed by the witches prophecy coming true. Banquo is sketchy about this and tells Macbeth that he shouldn't believe everything the witches say as evil normally tell half truths to 'win us to our harm'. Macbeth goes on to ignore what Banquo has said and talks to himself about one day maybe becoming King. Macbeth then goes to think how he will become King, wether it will come to him or if he will have to some deed to get the title of King. The group then leaves for Forres. As they leave Macbeth whispers to Banquo that he would like to talk to him laster privately about that nights occurances.

Act 1.4

In scene there is;

• King Duncan
• Malcolm
• Banquo
• Macbeth

In this scene the King is told about the execution of the former thane of Cawdor by his son Malcolm. The King then thanks the two general ( Macbeth & Banquo) for their bravery in battle. Duncan then goes on to announce that Malcolm is the heir to his throne. Macbeth acts happy but inside thinks that Malcolm is the one thing in his way of being crowned King one day. Plans for Duncan to dine at Macbeths that night are made, so Macbeth goes ahead to tell his wife.

Act 1.5

In this scene there is:

• Lady Macbeth
• Messenger
• Macbeth

At the beginning of the scene we are introduced to Lady Macbeth as she recieves a letter from her husband. This scene is where Lady Macbeth talks about killing the King.

Act 1.6

In this scene there is:

• King Duncan
• Banquo
• Lady Macbeth

In this scene the King has arrived at Macbeths castle and is praising it. Lady Macbeth meets him and she takes him into the castle to meet Macbeth. m

Act 1.7

In this scene there is;

• Macbeth
• Lady Macbeth
• King Duncan
• Servants

Macbeth is contemplating the assissination of King Duncan. Macbeth then decides not to kill Duncan and when Lady Macbeth is told she calls Macbeth a coward and questions his manhood. Lady Macbeth then tells Macbeth how the murder will take place and what they will do, this is because Macbeth is worried that they will get caught. After being told the plan (get the guards drunk and then stab Duncan with their daggers) Macbeth then agrees to the murder.

Coursework

I Have Decided To Call My Coursework:
An Exploration Of The Portrayal Of Madness

I Have Almost Finished One Of My Books And Then I Will Be Moving Straight Onto The Next One. When I Come Across The Theme Of Madness In The Novel I Have Made A Note Of Where And Which Characters It Has Affected.

What Is Literature?

I think that literature is a good fictional story which i can use my imagination and get my own picture of how the scene is supposed to look like; i like to be able to use my own imagination and get my own perception of something other then me being told what to think.

This is why i dont think of plays, media writings, films etc should be classed as literature.

I dont like to think of play writes as literature as i think they are supposed to be acted out and for you to be shown what the picture is like other then being able to make your own perception of a story. This is why i dont like classic literature writer William Shakespeare; i think his plays are meant to be acted out.