This comprehensive unit covers both Act 1 and Act 2 of Macbeth, combining close reading, character analysis, discussion, and writing. Students explore key themes such as power, ambition, guilt, loyalty, deception, masculinity, gender roles, the supernatural, fate vs. free will, and moral conscience. The unit also includes historical context, literary allusions, and ethical dilemmas to deepen understanding while fostering critical thinking, collaborative learning, and analytical writing skills.