Macbeth Journal Assignment

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Macbeth Journal Topics Remember that your journal needs to be 3 one-page entries, in pen, with the letter of which topic you are writing about at the top of the page, along with the date!! You need to write about 5 DIFFERENT TOPICS. Don’t make margins at all – you should fill up the whole page!!! Typed journals should be 1 ½ pages per entry. A. Write a diary entry for King Duncan, as he reviews the events of the eventful day when the traitor Macdonwald is defeated. Write a description of his feelings about those who have rebelled against him, his decision to appoint Malcolm as Prince of Cumberland, and his decision to appoint Macbeth instead of Banquo to be Thane of Cawdor. B. A servant's story – a servant writes or tells his/her experiences as an employee in the Macbeth household. C. A doctor's case notes on his patient, Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. D. Journal entries from or about the following characters: Macduff, Malcolm, Ross, Lennox, or some other alternative perspective. E. Secret letters. Write some secret correspondence between characters. For example, Macduff and the doctor or a servant, Lady Macbeth and an imaginary relative or a local witch – etc…. F. Lady Macbeth is finding that the murder of Duncan has not brought the happiness that she had expected. Write a short soliloquy for Lady Macbeth in which she explains what she had hoped life would be like once she became Queen of Scotland. G. As Lady Macbeth's lady-in -waiting, write a letter to your friend in which you describe the changes in Lady Macbeth since your last letter and speculate about the reasons for the changes. H. If the Macbeths considered you to be a trusted friend and asked you for advice, what would you say to each of them? Write your response, taking into account what you think their future actions will be. Let them know if you feel any pity for either of them. I.
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