Description Topic: William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Macbeth Type of essay: Theme essay Five paragraph essay chosen theme from Macbeth Themes to choose from: 1. Ambition can sometimes be dangerous 2. One’s fate cannot be changed 3. Violence gives birth to more violence 4. The week are easily manipulated 5. Power king corrupt 6. Appearance can be deceiving 7. Gender roles are not always set in stone 8. Guilt can be powerful 1. Introduction a. 1-2 sentence hook (relatable statement, definition, famous quote, surprising statement, narrative anecdote) b. 1-2 sentences introducing the theme that you have chosen to focus on c. 1 Sentence thematic statement (see below for direction) 2. Body paragraph 1(5-7 sentences usually) a. Main idea sentence stating what you are focusing on in this paragraph b. Supporting quote from the play cited correctly at the end of the sentence (Act.Scene.Line(s)) c. Analysis connecting the quote to your main idea d. Supporting quote from the play cited correctly at the end of the sentence(Act.Scene.Line(s)) e. Analysis connecting the quote to your main idea f. Transition 3. Body paragraph 2(5-7 sentences usually) a. Main idea sentence stating what you are focusing on in this paragraph b. Supporting quote from the play cited correctly at the end of the sentence(Act.Scence.Line(s)) c. Analysis connecting the quote to your main idea d. Supporting quote from the play cited correctly at the end of the sentence(Act.Scene.Line(s)) e. Analysis connecting the quote to your main idea f. Transition 4. Body paragraph 3 a. Main idea sentence stating what you are focusing on in this paragraph b. Supporting quote from the play cited correctly at the end of the sentence(Act.Scene.Line(s)) c. Analysis connecting the quote to your main idea d. Supporting quote from the play cited correctly at the end of the sentence(Act.Scene.Line(s)) e. Analysis connect in the quote to your main idea f. Transition 5. Conclusion a. Summarize your argument about your theme b. Restate your thesis statement Thematic statement: Write a thematic statement elaborating on the meaning of the chosen themes in Macbeth. This statement should make a claim about what the theme means in the play and how it is developed by three particular motifs and symbols.
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