macbeth
brainstorm
Okay, here it is! A list of paper topics to wow your teachers. Yes, I realize that some of these may have already been brought up in class, but hopefully there will be some new one's to make you think! Good Luck!
- Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair - As far as I am concerned, this is the best topic to write about because of the vast amount of information to choose (as you can see from what was said in Huh, what did they say?). Things not being as what they seem is the main focus of Macbeth, so the possibilities are endless.
- Compare and contrast Macbeth and Lady Macbeth - Show how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are similar in character and what sets them apart. This can be somewhat tricky at first, but look at how each reacts to the thought of killing before the butchery starts and after the body count begins to rise. Both characters begin to take on the characteristics of the other, so a comparison can be made between the characters before and after.
- Compare and contrast Macbeth and Banquo - The differences are obvious, but can you find the similarities? Look at the two in the beginning (mainly their loyalty) and then look at how once they say they will do something, they keep their word (Macbeth murders and notice how Banquo said he would attend the feast at Macbeth's. Even in death he kept his promise: he showed up as a ghost). Play with this idea and see what you come up with.
- Does fate control our actions or does man? - Hmmm, this one is a real thought provoker! Look at the prophecies of the witches. Do they predict what Macbeth will do or do they merely plant a seed that Macbeth allows to grow. Read closely and support your answers with what all the characters say and their actions.