Macbeth+Act+1-2

﻿Summary:
 * Duncan is given 3 reports by his messenger
 * Macdonald's death
 * Macbeth's action against Norway
 * Thane of Cawdor's treachery
 * We learn that Scotland is at war
 * Duncan arranges for the Thane of Cawdor title to be given to Macbeth

Language
 * Sergeant:
 * "Yes-As sparrows eagles or the hare the lion. If I say smooth, I must report they were..."
 * This section really shows Macbeth's reputation. It compares him and Banquo to being eagles and lions, while the Noriwegians are sparrows or hares. Their actions on the battle field are pronouced and loud, like the cannons in a battle. Also their actions are compared to Golgotha, which is the scene of Jesus' crucifiction.

The Big Idea
 * Order and Honorable Behavior
 * The theme or order and honorable behavior is shown in A1S2. Macbeth fights for his country and does the honorable thing in battle for the King. The King talks about how proud he is of Duncan. Thane of Ross says, "God save the King!" Which shows the order of heirarchy. Duncan awards Macbeth with the new title for being a good warrior.
 * Sets the scene for tragedy. MB is a person of "high stature" (comment on paper from Mrs. Sizemore)

Character Development 1 Character Development 2
 * Duncan
 * In the beginning of the scene it's important that a messenger is bringing Duncan the news of the war. He says "What bloody man is that? He can report/As seemth by his plight, of the revolt/the newest state."
 * It's important to know that Duncan is a gentle king. He is kind and out of the way of battle, so that he won't have to be admidst the violence. This is contrary to Macbeth's actions and personality. Duncan is developed here as a foil to Macbeth.
 * Can also show that he is weak. Under attack from within and outside. Not fighting.
 * Macbeth
 * Macbeth is also developed here, but not through his words but his actions. THe sergeant (messenger) talks about his shredding Macdonald through, which shows that Macbeth is fearless and a blood thirsty warrior. Duncan calls MB his "valiant cousin", which shows his noble/royal pedigree.

Vocabulary Gallowglasses: elite class of mercenary warrior from the Norse clan Valour: courage or bravery, esp. in battle Nave: naval (bellybutton)

Dramatic irony of Duncan's "No more that Thane of Cawdor shall decieve our bosom interest" --> Macbeth, Duncan's cousin and favorite, eventually decieves and kills him. Macbeth, remember recieves Macdonald's title of THane of Cawdor.

