Shakespeare in the Classroom: Macbeth in the Classroom

Possible small group topics:
Themes

Political Greed
Morality
Criminal Justice
Regret
Gender Relations

Write Ups:

Is murder, or some other less extreme measure, wrong in the case of preventative protection? Think in terms of today's political world. Is it ever okay to take action to remove a possible threat in order to maybe protect the greater good? Where is this line drawn? How does Macbeth address this topic?

Have you ever felt pressured into doing something you weren't sure was a good idea? Describe your experience and the fall out in detail. How is this shown in Macbeth?

Gender relations are prominent throughout the play. Do you believe there is a way women are or should be or a way that men are or should be? Do these two have any overlap? How does Macbeth address this question

Selections from The Scottish Play comics: