Friday, January 23, 2015

Macbeth -PBS Movie

We have discussed in class how Shakespeare is meant to be performed and viewed rather than just simply read, and Macbeth is no different. There is also value in watching different versions and interpretations of the play; one performance that I think you will find helpful and interesting is from PBS's series: Great Performances.  You can follow along with your book, and seeing it acted out in this form should be beneficial to your understanding.  You should still read and annotate the text, but this can be used to supplement the text. This is an updated, modern version of Macbeth, but it remains true to the story itself. Notice how they mix the first two scenes of the play together. Just a warning: it is a little gruesome, but so is Macbeth

Keep up the great work!

Here is the link to the video:Great Performances- Macbeth


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