tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post4867966010422246115..comments2023-07-16T04:02:33.317-06:00Comments on Smith 9H 11-12: Insecuritiesanneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573450327737964454noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-48169465452222227542011-09-21T08:44:33.062-06:002011-09-21T08:44:33.062-06:00Redo Post:
I feel insecure in settings where I do...Redo Post:<br /><br />I feel insecure in settings where I do not know many people well, when I am in a group of older kids, and when I do not feel I am as good as them at something. When I feel insecure, I act timid, and try to make myself disappear, essentially, I stand there silently so as not to draw attention to myself. For instance, when I was at youth group, we were all playing ultimate frisbee, but many of the teenagers there were juniors and seniors, who were all bigger and better at playing frisbee than me; Therefore, I stayed uninvolved and remained silent. Insecurity is a terrible and crippling, yet sadly natural habit of most humans.<br /><br />I think Macbeth is haunted by Banquo’s ghost instead of King Duncan’s because Macbeth feels more insecurity about Banquo’s death than he feels about King Duncan’s murder. When Macbeth murdered the King, he was power hungry and felt that his actions were absolutely essential in order to force the three weird sisters’ prophecy. However, when Banquo dies, I believe that Macbeth realizes that he killed one of his closest friends just to secure an unknown future for his children. I think he considers the fact that in this instance, he should not have tried to dictate the future as he had done earlier, and therefore is insecure about his rash decision. In addition, I think that Banquo is a symbol of Macbeth’s guilt for murdering King Duncan and having Banquo killed. Before Banquo died, he suspected Macbeth for the murder of King Duncan. Macbeth probably also realized this and therefore feels guilty for their deaths, because he was being held accountable by Banquo. <br /><br />I think that Macbeth is so concerned with whether they will go to Heaven or to Hell because he wants them to not rest peacefully and to not be happier in their life after earth. He has sacrificed his goodness to gain an earthly treasure, the throne, and he wants to feel that it was worth it. If they go to Hell, he will be happy because life was better on earth than in Hell for them. If they go to Heaven, “After life’s fitful fever he sleeps well...nothing can touch him further” (Shakespeare 3.2.25-28). This will have made his sacrifice not worth it, because they have a better life now than Macbeth does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-37744024071823054862011-09-21T07:55:58.541-06:002011-09-21T07:55:58.541-06:00I know that sometimes when people are insecure, th...I know that sometimes when people are insecure, they can react in extreme ways. Some people can act wild and outgoing when they are insecure, and some people can do just the opposite. I would definitely put myself in the second category. I tend to feel insecure when I'm someplace where I don't know anyone, especially at school. When I'm uncertain of something or a scenario, I feel like I get very quiet. I shut down a little bit and, like Sarah, I feel as if I'm not as outgoing. I also tend to fidget and pretend like I'm checking my phone or something to make me look busy! <br /><br />Macbeth certainly is plagued by his insecurities, but this time he's plagued by a ghost! I believe that Macbeth is being haunted by Banquo, because, like others, he was so close to him. It is certainly one thing to kill the king, but it is another to have your best friend killed. But in a way, the murder DID weigh heavily on Macbeth in the form of nightmares and thoughts. However, Banquo is appearing to Macbeth's guilty conscience in a significantly more frightening way than Duncan did, because I believe that Banquo felt more betrayed. A best friend is someone who you depend on, trust, and would support through it all. Macbeth did the exact opposite of this through ambition and suspicion. Who wouldn't haunt him? <br /><br />I think that when Macbeth discusses in his monologues about sending his victims to heaven or to hell, he is in a way apologizing for what he is about to or has just done. Especially when he wishes for Banquo's spirit to find heaven, he is apologizing in his way for sending the murderers to kill him. He too feels uncertain of the outlook when he kills Duncan, but knows that Duncan is such a pure spirit that he will indeed find heaven. I do also agree with Rebekah in saying that it is a justification as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-47242475369683156052011-09-20T15:51:01.286-06:002011-09-20T15:51:01.286-06:001. There are some places in the world that make me...1. There are some places in the world that make me feel insecure, even though I try to avoid being judged. One example is when I'm trying a new style of clohing out at school or bring something to school that is entirely aboriginal. All I try to do is focus on what I'm doing and why I'm doing it instead of what others are thinking<br /><br />2. Macbeth is definately insecure, ever since he had the slightest thoughts of murdering Duncan. The reason he doesn't see Duncan's ghost is because, though Duncan was a good man to him, he knew he had to get through him somehow to become king. So, when the murder was committed, it was as the prophecy foretold. The prophecy never stated Banquo would die in any way, shape, or form, and Macbeth only needed to murder Fleance to acheive his ultimate goal. Another possible reason for Banquo's ghost arriving is his ghost is mocking Macbeth. It could have shown up to tell Macbeth, "You may have killed me, but Fleance is still alive. He will sit on the throne, no matter what you do about it."<br />3. In both cases, Macbeth seems driven completely insane by the thought of killing them (such as the dagger or the bell) that one of the things he mentions is heaven or hell. In Duncan's case, he's theoretically telling Duncan about the bell that summons him, and his main concern is that the murder takes place, and nothing else. In Banquo's case, he mentions this because he wants him in one of those two places, not on earth where he could challenge his authority and possibly take down his crown. Either way, Macbeth is concerned because he wants them dead, nothing else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-14521961016437602112011-09-20T15:32:01.293-06:002011-09-20T15:32:01.293-06:00Don't you just love the people that say that t...Don't you just love the people that say that they aren't insecure whatsoever? Everybody's insecure about something! I rarely get insecure but when I do, you'll know it! Normally, I'm social, active and really quite outgoing. When someone brings out one of my insecurities I become quite, shy and really held back. I'm not myself. Macbeth faces insecurities along the entire story. I think that he is haunted by the ghost of Banquo but not Duncan because the murder of Duncan seemed easy to Macbeth, but Banquo was Macbeth's closest friend, so to kill your friend seems to create way more guilt than his first murder. Also, the ghost of Banquo is haunting Macbeth because Shakespeare wanted Banquo to kind of stay in the story in spirit, because he might have more of an influence on the plot later in the book. Macbeth is really concerned whether or not Duncan or Banquo will go to heaven or hell because he feels that they are innocent and don't deserve to go to hell. He would feel really gulity if they had to go to hell. He says later that he wish he could've taken it all back, so Macbeth wishes the best for both Duncan and Banquo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-13303880125236036482011-09-20T12:32:35.187-06:002011-09-20T12:32:35.187-06:00Whenever I am at a hospital or a doctor/dentist’s ...Whenever I am at a hospital or a doctor/dentist’s office I always feel uncertain because you never know what they are going to find wrong with you. When I am feeling insecure, I usually get what my mom calls a “deer-in-headlights” kind of look in my eyes and I always shake a little bit. I believe that Macbeth is haunted by the ghost of Banquo, not Duncan, because Banquo was always a tad suspicious about Macbeth and he was never as close to him, therefore there wasn’t a much trust as there was with Duncan. I also think Macbeth i concerned whether or not Duncan and Banquo will go to heaven or hell because where they go, shows who they really are as people, making Macbeth either feel guilty or not guilty about killing them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-76592150931343848922011-09-20T09:16:08.973-06:002011-09-20T09:16:08.973-06:00If I'm shopping in the mall, I'm afraid th...If I'm shopping in the mall, I'm afraid that a bad guy will come up and grab me. The mall is so big and loud with people going back and forth. When this happens, I usually look for shelter or safety, like around my friends or family. Being around people I know makes me more secure and makes me feel safer. <br />Banquo was his friend. When Macbeth kills Banquo, he is haunted because he feels as if he has killed someone close to him that he really knew. But, Duncan was an all-ruling power that Macbeth was loyal to but wasn't a personal friend. Also, Macbeth was SURE that he must kill Duncan in order to be king but the witches said that Banquo was involved. If Banquo is involved, the witches could have meant that Macbeth didn't really need to kill him to get him out of the way but that is what Macbeth assumed so he feels guilty for killing a friend and is beginning to second guess himself. <br />Macbeth is concerned that he his going against God's will. He tries to convince himself that he is doing a favor to God because Duncan and Banquo were going to hell anyway. But, if they were going to heaven, Macbeth would have murdered two faithful servants of the Lord and he would fear if God had a consequence lurking around the corner for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-54137337880737359732011-09-20T06:12:00.113-06:002011-09-20T06:12:00.113-06:00Generally, I get insecure when I'm in a situat...Generally, I get insecure when I'm in a situation where I feel like people paying more attention than usual to me or watching me. I am really quiet when I'm insecure and I find something to play with in my hands. I also tend to focus so much on what other people think of me that I do or say something embarrassing.<br /><br />Macbeth is plagued by Banquo's ghost because they were best friends and equals, whereas King Duncan was superior to and in charge of Macbeth. Also, to kill Duncan, it took a lot of pushing from Lady Macbeth and Macbeth dealt with a lot of guilt. His decision to kill Banquo took little deliberation and the idea and plan were completely his.<br /><br />Religion and where one went after death were important in England in the Elizabethan Era. To tell someone to go to Hell was probably a horrible insult. Macbeth feels the least he can do after killing the two people who trusted him the most is wishing them a comfortable afterlife. I think he also believes this will possibly lessen his punishment for his sins after his death.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-41558652614650592472011-09-19T22:23:30.636-06:002011-09-19T22:23:30.636-06:001) Almost every teenager has many insecurities esp...1) Almost every teenager has many insecurities especially girls. There is so much pressure to be pretty and outgoing and smart but not too smart that sometimes it feels overwhelming. The times when I feel most insecure are when I feel stupid. I made dumb mistakes and those don’t matter but when I truly feel like I am an idiot I feel the most insecure. When I feel insecure I usually bite my nails and look down and mess with my hair. <br />2) Macbeth is plagued by his insecurities and haunted by Banquo because banquo was a close friend so now that he has betrayed more than one trust with this. Also I think that Macbeth feels that he is not a man because he could not do the deed himself that he had to have someone do it for him.<br />3) Macbeth is concerned because what he did on earth wont matter in the afterlife.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-50372346664209603932011-09-19T22:14:28.890-06:002011-09-19T22:14:28.890-06:00Feeling insecure is a part of any teachers life. I...Feeling insecure is a part of any teachers life. I for one have felt insecure many times in my teenage life and I'm sure it will happen many more times in my life time. I feel most insecure when I'm somewhere with a bunch of older teens whom I don't know or when I'm talking to an older person. When I'm feeling insecure I tend to be more quite and reserved, and I find my self not acting like my self. In these situations I still try to fit in by constantly checking my phone or laughing a lot at people's jokes trying to act like I was part of the conversation. As far as talking to grown ups I'm always nervous and my hands get all clammy but once I start talking to them I loosen up and it's not so bad.<br /><br />I have not read to the part when Banquo's ghost starts haunting Macbeth but based on what I already know I'm sure I can make an educated guess. I think that the reason why Macbeth is haunted by Banquo's ghost and not Duncan's is because Macbeth and Duncan were really good friends and some may say brother like figures. Banquo's was a motivator, and supporter for Macbeth and he was always happy for Macbeth. Also it was Macbeth who called for him to be killed with no motivation from Lady Macbeth and he really did it when he didn't need to. Banquo and his son may not of posed any threat to him but since he was so crazed he went off what these three witches for told not knowing if they told the truth or just wanted to cause chaos and confusion. Banquo's was much more then an obstacle in the way to be king like Duncan was elevating the guiltnlevel that much more. So once he killed Banquo the guilt hit him like a train since it was literally him who ordered it.<br /><br />I think that the reason why Macbeth cares so much about where Duncan and Banquo go in their after life is partly because he is still friends with them and hopes the best for them. But mainly I believe he is trying to justify his actions. If they went to heaven then he thinks he did a great thing for them and there was no wrong in what he did and if they went to he'll then he still did a good thing because he got rid of two bad people in the world. So I think it's basically a way in which he is showing the guilt that he fills for committing these terrible deeds and hopes that they still get to live a good after life since he ended their lives on earth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-79501721008897980772011-09-19T22:09:44.658-06:002011-09-19T22:09:44.658-06:00Everyone has situations that they feel uncomfortab...Everyone has situations that they feel uncomfortable in. Personally I feel uncomfortable when speaking in front of a large number of people. I just start as soon as I can so I can get it over with and think positive.<br /><br />I believe that Macbeth was haunted more by Banquo’s murder because Banquo had been a key person to Macbeth. Duncan was merely an obstacle in the way of Macbeth’s desire to be king. There was no personal relationship between Macbeth and Duncan. Perhaps Macbeth feels especially guilty about having Banquo murdered because the murder was not vital in order for Macbeth to become King.<br /><br />Macbeth is trying to alleviate his guilt for the murders by telling himself the victims could be going to heaven and having eternal joy unlike the turmoil of living on earth. He is trying to convince himself that his deed isn’t so terrible after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-7748070116495113312011-09-19T22:06:24.608-06:002011-09-19T22:06:24.608-06:00I rarely feel insecure. I mostly find myself feeli...I rarely feel insecure. I mostly find myself feeling uncertain when I am unfamiliar with my surroundings. This happened to me once on an offsite run over summer for cross country. We were running in the mountains and there was a fork in the path. Luckily I took the correct path and made it back safely and quickly. I tended to act unsure and a little scared. Macbeth is feeling like this too with Banquo. However, he doesn’t feel this way with Duncan. I believe this is because Duncan is dead, but Banquo is still out there. He might also feel like this because the deed is done with the king and he is not focussing on him as much, therefore he has less to worry about. Whereas Banquo is still alive and more of a problem for Macbeth. I think Macbeth is worried about where they end up because he is concerned with where he will end up. With acts such that he committed or will commit, he has to be wondering where he stands with life and death. Macbeth is very curious as to where they will end up, and if there is a chance for yet a good outcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-71720309553780529932011-09-19T21:59:37.968-06:002011-09-19T21:59:37.968-06:00I actually do not feel insecure that often. Howeve...I actually do not feel insecure that often. However, when I do feel insecure I tend to act cautiously and I think carefully before I do anything. I sometimes feel insecure when I am in a big public place and I don’t know where to go, but that doesn’t happen very often so I don’t feel very insecure.<br /><br />I think that he is haunted by the ghost of Banquo because Banquo heard the prophecy about Macbeth becoming king. I think that Macbeth suspects that Banquo knows that he killed King Duncan. I also think that Macbeth is afraid of Banquo’s half of the prophecy coming true. Macbeth thinks that unless he kills Banquo and his son, Banquo’s offspring will become the new king.<br /><br />I think that he regrets killing Duncan and giving the order to kill Banquo. He is concerned with their spiritual destination because he ended their life prematurely, so he hopes that they go to heaven because they didn’t deserve to die. He also was good friends with Banquo and King Duncan, so he probably hopes that they are happy in the afterlife. He might also think that by being concerned with their spiritual destinations, his own sin might be lessened.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-84987997696086402202011-09-19T21:53:10.176-06:002011-09-19T21:53:10.176-06:00There are only a few situations that make me feel ...There are only a few situations that make me feel insecure. Its usually when I'm around older people; usually teens, that i feel insecure. I feel this way because i fell that if i don't act and say things that are cool, then they will start to make fun of me. I also feel insecure when I'm taking a test. Especially on the questions that I don't know. When i don't now how to answer a question, I get butterflies in my stomach and i start to bite my nails. I feel that if I don't get that question right then i will not do good on the entire test.<br /><br />I think he is haunted b Banquo's ghost because the two were such good friends. They trusted each other, and when Macbeth kills Banquo, he is essentially breaking that trust and friendship, and is therefore haunted by Banquo's ghost. He isn't haunted by Duncan's ghost because Macbeth was just another general to the king, and they didn't have that friendship that Macbeth and Banquo had.<br /><br />I think that Macbeth is so concerned with weather they will got the heaven or hell because he want to justify his actions. He feels that if they go to heaven then he maybe what he did wasn't so bad, and that he was just speeding up the process. Also because he knows that they both lived a very good live and he knows that they both deserve to got to heaven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-1492315352834119282011-09-19T21:35:50.547-06:002011-09-19T21:35:50.547-06:00I think that the only thing that really makes me f...I think that the only thing that really makes me feel insecure is if I’m trying to impress someone. If I feel like I need to impress someone, I will try really hard and focus on all of the little things to try and decipher if they like me or not. If I feel insecure I tend to get really quite, or I babble a lot. I think that Macbeth is haunted by Banquo instead of Duncan because Banquo was a close friend of his. I also think that he felt that it was necessary to kill the King to get ahead, but it was selfish to kill Banquo and his son because it was not really needed. I think that Macbeth is so concerned on whether or not they will to heaven or to hell because he feels such a great sense of guilt that he killed them. He will feel less guilty if they go to heaven- but he will feel even more guilty if they go to hell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-13201870991560265242011-09-19T21:30:39.799-06:002011-09-19T21:30:39.799-06:00I am most insecure when I am experiencing somethin...I am most insecure when I am experiencing something new, when people around me are making poor decisions, and when people around me are fighting. It's easy to be uncomfortable when surrounded by something new. If someone around me is doing something wrong, it always makes me uncomfortable. I feel like I should do something, but I don;t want to rock the boat. so I just end up interacting a very small amount. When close friends are fighting with each other, I never know what to do. I usually avoid the people and the issue until it is resolved.<br /><br />Thought I haven't reached the point where Macbeth kills Banquo, I can infer. I think it's because Banquo and Macbeth were such good friends and the bond of trust broken between them was immense. Also, it wasn't really necessary to murder Banquo. When he murdered Duncan, he was helping the prophecy come true and helping fate. By killing Banquo, and I'm assuming his family, he is going against what the witches said.<br /><br />Macbeth is concerned over whether they went to heaven or hell because he is looking for consolidation. He is trying to trick himself into believing that maybe if they are in heaven, what he did may not have been so bad. He is trying to make excuses for himself in his mind in an attempt to relieve the guilt he must be feeling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-86331865459480622202011-09-19T21:20:37.355-06:002011-09-19T21:20:37.355-06:00Many social situations tend to make me feel insecu...Many social situations tend to make me feel insecure when I am in unfamiliar places. For example, busy school events and social gatherings evoke such feelings. When I feel this way, I tend to be quiet, introverted, and interact as little as possible with others.<br /><br />I have not yet read up to the point where Macbeth is haunted by Banquo, but I think that he is haunted by him rather than Duncan because of how close they were. Banquo really trusted Macbeth, but then the latter betrayed that trust upon murdering him. Additionally, it is possible that Macbeth is haunted by Banquo because of the fact that he feels so much more guilt after murdering a second person. The permanent stains left by such a brutality must scar one for life.<br /><br />I believe that Macbeth is so concerned with whether or not Duncan and Banquo go to heaven or hell because assuming they do go to hell, where would that leave him? He is comparing himself to them, knowing that neither committed such heinous crimes. If they went to heaven, then perhaps he has confidence that it will leave him a chance of getting there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-80959412994792796692011-09-19T21:14:47.821-06:002011-09-19T21:14:47.821-06:00Definitely a place that makes me feel insecure wou...Definitely a place that makes me feel insecure would have to be a persons house that I do not know. I always get that feeling when I am with a friend who knows a person and brings you along that I don't belong there. That makes me feel insecure about myself because I don't feel in the right place, and that I am not welcomed. I feel that I act very shy, and I don't feel a lot like my self. In some circumstances I feel like I need to be different person to impress the people I am with. <br />Like Ellen I feel like one reason Macbeth is being haunted by the ghost of Banquo is because Banquo and Macbeth were good friends. Banquo understood Macbeth, and by killing him Macbeth would have many doubts, and that is what is haunting him the most, the doubts about killing his best friend. I said in my paper that humans will do whatever it takes to have what we want. Macbeth understood that when he killing King Duncan, but knowing that he has to kill Banquo as well makes him regret killing Duncan, but makes him question the idea of killing Banquo even more. Another reason is that Macbeth may be thinking about the consequences of killing not just one person, but two. He may be questioning if his plan will work or not, and if it fails he would no longer have a best friend. <br />As Emily said, I also feel like Macbeth says it in order to make himself feel powerful. The words Heaven and Hell are very powerful, and Macbeth referring it to Banquo's death gives him a sense of how he is killing his best friend, and that Banquo will no longer exist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-65343891896385575862011-09-19T21:05:09.272-06:002011-09-19T21:05:09.272-06:00For me, it is usually very uncommon that I feel in...For me, it is usually very uncommon that I feel insecure. Really the only times that I feel insecure are when I am nervous or to shy. For instance, I feel insecure on the first day of school, having to ask or answer questions. Also joining in on discussions makes me a little bit insecure. When I am feeling insecure, I tend to act shy and not very outgoing. Most of the time however, I typically feel pretty secure in my life.<br />I believe that Macbeth is haunted by the ghost of Banquo and not Duncan because the murder of Banquo is under much different terms. Macbeth was friends with Duncan and was highly trusted by him, however it is obvious that their friendship was not nearly as great as his friendship with Banquo. Macbeth's relationship with Duncan seemed to be a little bit more business like than it was personal. Whereas Banquo was Macbeth's best friend and Banquo trusted him with everything. Also, I think that Macbeth's murder of Banquo was more over paranoia than actually having a legitimate reason for murder. (Not that there is a truly legitimate reason for murder)Macbeth also regretted killing Duncan, whereas he didn't even think twice about killing his best friend Banquo.<br />I think Macbeth cares so much about where King Duncan and Banquo go in the afterlife because in his mind he is still friends with them. Macbeth doesn't hate them at all, his selfishness just got the better of his actions. Since Macbeth still has them in his heart, he wants to be sure that they both recieve the afterlife they deserve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-55773624000180142922011-09-19T21:04:52.406-06:002011-09-19T21:04:52.406-06:00When people are insecure about anything, they ofte...When people are insecure about anything, they often act strangely. While some are very shy or timid, others can be oddly outgoing. For me, I am usually insecure when I around a lot of new people or when I am at an entirely new place, like a new school. I often just sit there and don't do anything. I know some people that open-up, but instead, I don't talk and stay only with the people I do know!<br />My interpretation of Macbeth's concern for the victims going to heaven or hell is just him feeling guilty. He seems to be wanting to be forgiven when he kills Duncan and later Banquo. He may find some form of relief from thinking that they will go to heaven and that may be what is causing him such a dilemma. As Sarah said, he might be finding justification in these murders because of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-6218856865052396152011-09-19T21:03:56.790-06:002011-09-19T21:03:56.790-06:00When people are insecure about anything, they ofte...When people are insecure about anything, they often act strangely. While some are very shy or timid, others can be oddly outgoing. For me, I am usually insecure when I around a lot of new people or when I am at an entirely new place, like a new school. I often just sit there and don't do anything. I know some people that open-up, but instead, I don't talk and stay only with the people I do know!<br />My interpretation of Macbeth's concern for the victims going to heaven or hell is just him feeling guilty. He seems to be wanting to be forgiven when he kills Duncan and later Banquo. He may find some form of relief from thinking that they will go to heaven and that may be what is causing him such a dilemma. As Sarah said, he might be finding justification in these murders because of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-45140711147653643552011-09-19T20:59:10.086-06:002011-09-19T20:59:10.086-06:00I am usually the most insecure when going to a new...I am usually the most insecure when going to a new place or meeting new people. I am afraid I will mess up and make a fool of myself and everyone will judge me. When I am feeling insecure I usually look down and my feet and mess with my hands. I will also be very quiet which is totally unlike my normal self. <br /> I think because he and Banquo were such good friends the thought of murdering him sickens him to the core. Sure Duncan trusted him and Macbeth was his loyal thane but they were not as close as Macbeth and Banquo. Also when Macbeth killed King Duncan he gained something, him being king, but when he kills Banqou he gains nothing and loses a friend. <br /> I think Macbeth is concerned on where they go afterlife because he has done such a terrible thing to them the least he can do is pray for their souls. I also think it gives him a sense of peace knowing they will be somewhere after they die because he wants them to be safe after they are gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-23484818418172343992011-09-19T20:47:39.369-06:002011-09-19T20:47:39.369-06:001. Describe places, people, or events that make yo...1. Describe places, people, or events that make you feel insecure or uncertain. How do you tend to act when you’re feeling insecure?<br /><br />Places, people, or events that make me insecure… oh yes, I can name a few. For places, definitely when I find myself in the middle of a place that scares me. I always seem to want to get out of there ASAP, and that’s normally how I handle it. Most people don’t make me insecure unless I have recently had a disagreement or fight with them. If this has just happened then normally I try to not be as close to that person for awhile but try to work on it slowly. Finally, events that make me insecure seem to be when I walk in on an argument or something else that I shouldn’t be for. When this happens you can basically feel the awkwardness floating through the air and I try to just quietly leave.<br />2. Macbeth is also plagued by his insecurities. Why do you think he is haunted by the ghost of Banquo, but NOT by the ghost of Duncan? Think of at least two reasons.<br /><br />I think he is more haunted by the ghost of Banquo because they were very close friends. Macbeth had no choice to not hurt Banquo unless he wanted to possibly forfeit the throne, which by now we can see is not a thing he would want to do. I think that he is not haunted by the ghost of Duncan because he was not as close to him. It is still a horrible deed and would torment the mind of any average person, but Banquo was closer to him so I believe that is the main thing going through his head.<br />3. Before deciding to murder both Duncan and Banquo, Macbeth delivers two long monologues. Reread the last few lines of each monologue (51, 87).<br />Why do you think Macbeth is so concerned with whether or not they will go to heaven or hell?<br />I believe that Macbeth is so concerned with whether Duncan and Banquo go to heaven or hell because he wants to have them be in a better place so he can trick his mind into thinking what he did wasn’t all bad. I think that if he knew they were going to heaven he would use that bit of knowledge as compensation.SamR2015https://www.blogger.com/profile/06450275989205018651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-86042438344093776982011-09-19T20:45:58.593-06:002011-09-19T20:45:58.593-06:00I tend to feel insecure when I’m in a group of peo...I tend to feel insecure when I’m in a group of people who know each other, but don’t know me. I also feel uncertain when I’m in a group of people that I know are making bad choices. In these situations, I get really shy, quiet, and try to avoid direct contact, or just be myself. I think that sometimes, in these circumstances, I can act a little awkward as well. I might not know that I’m adding fuel to the fire, but it’s inevitable that it happens. I’d love to be able to be confident that people enjoy my company and like me for who I am rather than who they want me to be. <br />I don’t believe I’ve gotten that far in the book yet, but I think the reason is apparent. Macbeth is haunted by Banquo because he was his best friend. Macbeth decided too quickly that he should have Banquo killed. He believes that he had to kill Duncan to make the prophecy come true. However, Banquo’s death takes a larger toll on Macbeth emotionally because he just wanted to assure his children’s monarch. He didn’t take into account how he would feel after he had him killed, for it was nonessential. <br />Macbeth is concerned about whether Banquo and Duncan will go to Heaven or Hell because he caused their deaths. He’s held accountable for his actions, which scares Macbeth. It makes him feel vulnerable because he, himself, does not know where he will end up for his cruel deeds. He also doesn’t know for sure where Duncan and Banquo will end up, so he feels responsible for the possibility that they could go to Hell. In other words, Macbeth’s guilt is catching up with him.MaddieM2015https://www.blogger.com/profile/08513748636735421935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-1507576396294247352011-09-19T20:30:30.788-06:002011-09-19T20:30:30.788-06:00Feeling insecure is part of life. Everyone has fel...Feeling insecure is part of life. Everyone has felt it and its ok when you do feel it. When in a group of people when they’re all doing one thing and you’re being left out, that’s when feeling insecure, is at its peak. Insecure can fog up the brain and not make people think clearly. It’s not like alcohol but it can make you react to situations in ways you won’t normally react. Most of the times, following the group to not feel insecure can have its consequences.<br />Macbeth has different insecurities than what we will have in our age. Macbeth feels insecure about Banquo and Duncan. He will obviously feel more insecure about Banquo because they were both great friends. They both trusted each other with their lives. Now that Banquo trusts Macbeth with his life, Macbeth uses his trust and takes Banquo’s life. Another reason is Macbeth had respect for Banquo. He knew his son, Fleance, would be the heir to the throne and he had the patience to wait for his kids to take the throne. While Macbeth had no patience he murdered for the chance at royalty.<br />Macbeth is so worried about the two men he killed because they were his friends. He was loyal to Duncan and personal friends with Banquo. Even though he used their trust and killed them he still worries about his friends in the afterlife. He wants to know that they are in good hands and not suffering still after what Macbeth committed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277813007865744192.post-24218864169388420232011-09-19T20:27:42.402-06:002011-09-19T20:27:42.402-06:00I don’t know why but many things make me feel a li...I don’t know why but many things make me feel a little bit insecure. Places that I have never been to and my football games make me feel a little insecure. I either get really nervous or I am unsure what to do because everything is just so different. I act a little bit different than I usually do; I am even quieter than I normally am. I start thinking about how I will mess things up before I do them and get really nervous. I go through a ton of appalling emotions. He is not haunted by the ghost of Duncan because he had to die in order for fate to continue its path. He is haunted by the ghost of Banquo because he was his friend. Macbeth feels almost as if Banquo doesn’t have to die for him, but he has to die for his seed to continue ruling the throne. He is concerned because back then everyone was very religious and this was a very real thing to consider. He also wants them to go to heaven because if they went to hell he would feel very bad because he just ended their lives to send them to a terrible place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com