Name Period Standards Focus: Theme
Theme is the central idea or message in a work of literature. Theme should not be confused with the subject of the work, but rather, theme is a general statement about life or human nature. Shakespeare is known for telling stories with universal themes, or ideas to which people across time and cultures can relate. Macbeth has several themes, and the reader or audience must take a good look at the entire play (the title, plot, characters, setting, and mood) which all work together to reveal the themes.
Directions: Complete the following chart finding two examples from the entire play which exemplify and illustrate each theme. You may quote the text directly or summarize the event.
Theme Examples

Things are not always what they seem.

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Be careful with whom you place your trust.

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Keep your friends close, but your enemies even closer.

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A taste of power can cause greediness and corruption.

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The power of suggestion can affect human behavior.

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Theme Project Part 2:​
Once you’ve completed the 5 themes worksheet you are ready for part two. Directions:​ You will be picking ​one​ theme to make a collage. This will be a visual representation of the theme you choose and allow you to go more in depth! Major Grade
Criteria: 5 images: ​Your collage needs to incorporate at least 2 hand-drawn images. The other 3 images can be drawn, cut out, or printed. There should be NO blank space on these collages. (20points)
5 quotes and analysis: ​Your collage should have 5 quotes from Macbeth. Each one should be obviously tied to the theme you have chosen. They need to be pulled from a minimum of 3 different Acts. Make sure to put who said the quote, page number, and the Act. Under each quote, you will need to have a 2-sentence explanation of how it connects to your theme. (40points)
3 paragraph analysis (on back of collage):​ You will need to write 3 paragraphs on the back of your paper explaining your theme. First paragraph: introduce your theme in a general sense, second paragraph- explain how the theme is seen in Macbeth, and third paragraph- explain how you have seen this theme in your o

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