Essay Subject:
Discuss the role of prophecy in the play (No Fear Macbeth).
Was Macbeths fall fate or free will?
Was Macbeths prophecy self-fulfilling? Why?
What role did the witches play in Macbeths actions and fate?
How does prophecy connect with ambition and mental illness?
Directions:
Format: MLA. Essays should use the research compiled in the annotated bibliography and should cite the research in the text and on the Works Cited page. In-text citations should correspond to Works Cited citations. Essays without in-text citations or Works Cited pages will receive significant point deductionsthey will not receive passing grades. Essays that are missing both in-text citations and Works Cited pages will receive a zero (0).
Word Count: 1200
Tone: Formal. Use academic language. Avoid slang, colloquialisms, and conversational language. Avoid contractions. Be sure to edit for grammar and punctuation.
POV: Use 3rd person POV. Avoid 1st and 2nd person. Be sure to use academic language. Avoid contractions and conversational language.
Sources: Use four sources. Two sources should be scholarlyjournal articles or books published in academic publications. The other sources should be A, B, or C
level based on the Veracity Scale Document. One must be the (No Fear Macbeth) as a source. Be sure to use and cite the text we are using in class (No Fear Macbeth). Be sure to use the original verse (not the modern translation). Avoid study aid websites like Shmoop, enotes, Cliffsnotes, UK Essays, etc. Higher quality sources (scholarly articles) will earn higher grades. It is a good idea to exceed the minimum number of sources.
*12 pt font. aligned left with 1-inch margins.
