Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Mandala Chart and Mandala



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Macbeth Mandala Chart and Mandala

What is a Mandala?

A mandala is Sanskrit (classical Indian language) for “circle”; In eastern cultural and religion it is more than a simple shape, it is a symbol for wholeness. It is a model for life. It is a cosmic diagram that relates the human experience to the infinite.

What is a sun/shadow Mandala?

A sun/shadow mandala incorporates symbols for external, or “happy” (sun) and internal or “sad” (shadow) aspects of a person or character using the following concepts: animal, plant, color, number, shape, gem/mineral, and element. For example, “when you feel happy, what animal (plant, color, etc.) would you be and why?” The Mandala chart helps your organize your thoughts whereas the Mandala helps you and others visualize the characters light and dark sides.

Why do a Mandala for Macbeth?

Throughout the play, Macbeth is struggling internally. Most of these struggles are seen through various soliloquies. We also see a struggle between the natural world and society as imbalance reigns in a formerly balanced society. By examining the sun/shadow aspects of Macbeth we begin to identify with the character’s hopes, desires, and dreams and the imbalance of nature becomes clearer as the battle for balance rages for control in Macbeth. We can also see how the shadow aspects are encouraged by Macbeth’s “deep and dark desires” as well as by the pressure from his wife.
Directions:

  1. Decide on roles for each group member. Each group should work together to create the Mandala, but should have…

      1. An Author (someone who records their logic and thought process completing chart and writing answers to the questions).

(name):________________________________________________________________

      1. An Artist (someone who draws the Mandala signs)

(name):________________________________________________________________

      1. An Orator (someone who presents the Mandala and the logic behind the choices and answers questions—if a group has 4 members this last task should be split between the two)

(name):________________________________________________________________

(name):________________________________________________________________


  1. As a group, decide what to put in your chart for Macbeth. Be sure to have a good reason for choosing the symbols you did. A good way to present your reasons logically is to have specific examples from the text supporting your reasoning. The first one is done for you as an example.

Category

Sun Sign

Adjective

Shadow Sign

Adjective

Animal

Eagle

Majestic







Explanation Macbeth’s sun sign is an eagle because he fought bravely in the war for his king and country against Norway. This work was something to be happy for and proud of. His shadow sign is a _____________ because…


Plant













Explanation

Color













Explanation

Number













Explanation

Shape













Explanation

Gem/Mineral













Explanation

Element













Explanation




  1. Create the Mandala together as a group. One person may be the artist, but you should all help in making it presentable.

  2. Make sure you present professionally by following outline below.




  1. Introduce yourself and your group members

  2. Show your Mandala

  3. Explain each part of your Mandala including the chart and color choices

  4. Ask for questions

  5. Thank your audience




  1. Answer the following questions as a group

Q1: How does a Mandala show balance and unity between nature and society? __________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Q2: What happens to nature, according to Macbeth, when society is out of balance? ______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Q3: Do you agree that nature/society balance one another? Explain. ___________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Q4: What can we, as a society, do with this information in our own communities, homes, and schools?_______ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



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