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In this assignment students will complete a close reading of the witches' spell in Act IV Scene I of Macbeth. They will think creatively about symbolism in the play. They will also create their own spells in which they will use symbolism to relate the spell to their own ambitions.

In this assignment students will use passages from Machiavelli's The Prince to analyze the character of Macbeth. Passages from The Prince are paired with specific questions to help students better understand Macbeth and his actions.

Have students look at Transcendentalist ideas with new eyes: those of Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson. In this activity, students will match a quote from Ron Swanson to one from a Transcendentalist. It's a fun way for them to think critically about a challenging topic.

Students will use the graphic organizer to analyze gender roles in Macbeth.