Today, Groups 2 and 6 discussed Macbeth, focusing on the journal entries used today. From this discussion, we looked at the values and worldview Shakespeare promotes--one governed by reason, moderation, and careful consideration of the past and present (it is in abdicating these virtues that Macbeth runs afoul). We considered the ongoing conflict between self-restraint and self-indulgence (which Mr. Zarwell stepped in to say is one of the defining arguments in Western thought) as it appears in Lord of the Flies and in our own lives. Our parents, teachers, and better angels of the self advocate moderation, but when simply waiting in line at CVS is fraught with temptation (key chains that squeak and light up? a supersize Caramello bar? etc.), is it really that easy to employ? We know it isn't, and this suggests why we find ourselves identifying with the monster, Macbeth (with thanks to Michael S. for pointing out the absent comma in the original post).
Group 4 led the 6th graders through a spell-casting activity. Using Act IV, scene i as the basis of their work, sophomores helped sixth graders develop their own 8 line spells in the same manner as the witches, matching rhyme scheme, rhythm and tone. Thank you to ALL students for making this activity so much fun. Your creations were sublime, and the 6th graders have a new crew of role models.
HOMEWORK
Study for tomorrow's Lord of the Flies quiz. It will cover material through the end of the novel.
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