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 Macbeth: Plot Analysis Graphic Organizer

Part I: Plot Elements

Read the directions and complete the chart below.

Plot Element

Definition

Paraphrase each stage of a plot

in your own words.

Act in the Play

Identify the Act in

which each element

occurs

(I, II, III, IV, or V).

Exposition The characters are presented, and the conflict is

more exposed. Act I

Rising Action The personalities of the characters are more

exposed, and conflict is created. Act II

Climax After something happens, it affects the character.

Such as Macbeth after Duncan was murdered. Act III

Falling Action The hero deals with the conflict of the climax. Act IV

Resolution The story comes to an end when Macbeth gets what

he deserves. Act V

Part II: Plot Analysis

Aristotle said, "Plot reveals character through action." As you review the acts in this lesson,

select five events that you feel are the most significant in developing the characters and/or

action. Then, complete the chart below.

Significant Events

Paraphrase an event that develops the

characters and action. Your answer

should be 2-3 sentences.

Evidence

Identify the Act and Scene in which

this event takes place with a direct

quote from the scene that captures

the mood

Reflection

In your own words, explain why the

event is one of the most significant.

Your response should be 2-3

sentences.

Event: Macbeth kills Macduff’s

whole family, leaving them

with the assumption that

Macbeth is evil.

“Give sorrow words: the

grief that does not speak

whispers to fraught hear

and bids it breaks”

Macduff goes into war with

Scotland to kill Macbeth.