Order - Macbeth

What constitutes order in the play Macbeth?

In the play Macbeth, by Shakespeare, the social hierarchy that is naturalised in the play through the use of a King who leads by divine right constitutes order. Order is also constituted by gender due to Lady Macbeth wanting to remove her feminine traits.

At the start of the play, what is Macbeth rewarded for?

• Being brave
• Being brave to his country and his people
•  What he used that bravery for – using it in support to King and country and thereby defeating the enemy
• Used his courage and physical strength in a good way
• If killing is out of loyalty then it is awarded

What is the first Thane of Cawdor punished for?

•  Punished for being disloyal
•  Going against king and country

When Macbeth kills Duncan, what is his immediate response? What does his intense feeling of guilt tell us?

•  Intense guilt
• He will never get over it
•  He is on edge after it to
• Scared
• Macbeth shall sleep no more – sleep is being actuated with having a conscience that is not guilty
•  Killing isn’t the problem, its who he has killed
• He has destroyed the natural order – not loyal to the King
• Act 1 – Scene 4 (good quotes there) 

Chaos ensues for Scotland. What does this tell us about what Macbeth has done?

• It tells us that he has destroyed the natural order

What occurs in the natural world when Duncan is murdered? Why? What does this tell us?

•  The natural world has gone crazy to
• Act 2 – Scene 4 (affects in the natural world)
•  Day time but its dark
• A falcon should not be able to be killed by an owl, but yet it did
• Pointing out that what Macbeth has done has destroyed the natural order

When Macbeth is killed and Malcolm regains the throne that happens to Scotland?

•  The natural order is restored

What does Lady Macbeth contribute to the order?

• She asks to unsex herself, so that she can do what she did without feeling feminine emotions

Naturalised Hierarchy

Write a paragraph in which you analyse the way in which the reader is positioned to understand the naturalized hierarchy in the play through references to the natural world. Use quotations and reference correctly.

In the play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, the reader is positioned to view the naturalised hierarchy as the natural order in the play through the use of references to the natural world.  The play positions the reader to see that this hierarchy is the most fitting and the only one that there is in the natural world. The audience is able to understand that this is the case through the character of Macbeth and his actions that effect the natural world. Before Macbeth kills Duncan he is awarded for being brave and a resilient soldier who defends his King and country. However, once he kills the King and destroys the natural hierarchy the natural world is disturbed. The play presents to the reader that the natural world is changing by saying,  “by the clock, ‘tis day, and yet dark night stangles the travelling lamp (2.4.7-8). The play also presents that due to the naturalized hierarchy changing that wildlife in the natural world is also changing, “A falcon tow’ring in her pride of place, was by a mousing owl hawk’d at and kill’d (2.4.14-15).  However, once Malcolm becomes King after Macbeths demise, the audience can see that the natural hierarchy is restored as the natural order is restored resulting in the world returning to normal. 

What Do I Think of Holden?

What do I think of Holden?

In the novel The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, the character of Holden is outspoken and strongly appeals to the audience, however, he does have some flaws that turns the audience away. Firstly, Holden is an introverted character that is quite observant in his actions and mannerism. This is favorable to the reader as it allows them to see the story from Holden’s perspective to understand the character he is. Holden speaks his mind and doesn’t shine away from what he truly thinks of a person or situation, which is easily relatable to most readers as everyone, whether they admit it or not, is judgmental of people and situations every day. However, Holden does have the negative characteristic of not being enthusiastic or positive about much in regards to his schooling and social interactions. This effects the readers view on Holden because it can appear annoying that he doesn’t care or try at anything and that he has no real motivation. Holden doesn’t think about how his actions and attitudes can affect others, especially when he loses the gear for the game on the train. This lack of drive can appear to affect the strong and positive relationship the audience can have with the character of Holden. 

Understanding Paul Part Two

Identify each of the sections in which Paul describes Keller. Note the use of language. Describe Paul as you see him, using language as effectively as you can. Try choosing a scene and imagining what Paul looks like in this situation. 

   - "Red glow of his face - a boozer's incandescent glow. The pitted, sun-coarsened skin - a cheap, ruined leather. And the eyes: an old man's moist, wobbling jellies. (p.3)

   - "Keller's red face also glistened with a fine varnish of sweat - but the linen suit still seemed crisp and freshly laundered." (p.5)

   - "He was short: migrant height, European height. Wop-height. The hair above that flaming face was white, sparse, downy." (p.5)

   - "Small and podgy like inflated gloves, they narrowed delicately, fastidiously, towards the tips of the fingers. The nails were manicured; the skin pale and soft and clean. If his face was coarse leather his hands were fashioned from the finest calf: each wrinkle, each dimple carefully hand tooled." (p.5) 

Understanding Paul

What are your first impressions of Paul as an adolescent?
   - Whiney
   - Doesn't like piano lesson
   - Intrigued by Keller
   - From the south
   - Rides bike to school instead of catching bus to avoid people from school 
   - He is a relatable character through his relationships and his changes 
   - He just wants to fit in - very common in adolescents 
   - People think his weird 
   - He wants to please his parents by being a great pianist, however, by playing this instrument he is bullied
   - He is a judgmental character - also a little bit arrogant 
   - He likes the outrageous and climate side to Darwin (flowers a huge, insects are huge) 

What is his relationship with his parents like? 
   - Very close with parents as he is always with them 
   - Mostly connect through playing the piano - all they talk about
   - Understands them quite well 

What aspects of Paul's life are affecting his development to adulthood? 
   - No friends
   - Gets bullied
   - Plays Piano
   - He has wet dreams of Meagan Murray
   - A weird girl is obsessed with him
   - At lunch and morning tea he is always by himself in the music room

Growing Up Edited Edition

Dear Sally,

So its my first week at the new school! I thought it would be a daunting experience being the new girl, but it really isn't! The thing I have learnt about school and growing up is that it doesn't matter where your from, or if your new or old, it's easy to make friends and build life long connections. I think thats what I like most about being a teenager. It doesn't matter about your political view or religion, its about the way you interact and respect people. Its about your interests and hobbies, and even if you don't have the same hobbies as someone else you can still be friends. The relationships that can form in a single minute are both exhilarating and profound. I am excited for school and the people I meet, unlike the first day when I was a complete wreck; nervously sweating when first walking through the gates, scared if anyone would actually like me. It gets me excited for the real world, and the people I will meet. You see on the news stories about teenagers being bad and doing the mischievous things, but its not all true. They are experimenting, finding out where they belong and sometimes it can go wrong, but how can we learn if no one ever makes a mistake?  Growing up is a time to find yourself, what your good at and what you like and what your not good at. Want to know the best thing though? Its the fact that as a teenager you can disagree with something or not have the same views and it doesn't mean much, it doesn't define you or your personality. But I know when we grow up, our decisions and views will define us and who we are friends with. Its a scary thought, and thats why I never really want to grow up! I love being a teenager because friendships and connections with people can form from a simple smile!

Miss you lots,
Katie

Representation of Growing Up - Connections

Dear Sally,

So its my first week at the new school! I thought it would be a daunting experience being the new girl, but it really isn't! The thing I have learnt about school and growing up is that it doesn't matter where your from, or if your new or old, its easy to make friends and connections. I think thats what I like about being a teenager. It doesn't matter about your political view or religion, its about the way you interact and respect people. Its about your interests and hobbies, and even if you don't have the same hobbies as someone else you can still be best friends. The relationships that can form in a single minute are exhilarating and profound. I am excited for school and the people i meet, unlike the first day when I was a complete reck; nervously sweating when first walking through the gates scared if anyone would actually like me. It gets me excited for the real world, the people I will meet. You see on the news stories about teenagers being bad and doing the wrong things, but its not all true. They are experimenting, finding out where they belong and sometimes it can go wrong, but how can we learn if no one ever makes a mistake?  Growing up is a time to find yourself, what your good at and what you like and what your not good at. Want to know the best thing though? Its the fact that as a teenager you can disagree with something or not have the same views and it doesn't mean much, it doesn't define you or your personality. But I know when we grow up, our decisions and views will define us and who we are friends with. Its a scary thought, and thats why I never really want to grow up! I love being a teenager because friendships and connections with people can form from a simple smile!

Miss you lots,
Katie