This lesson covers Act 4 of Macbeth, focusing on the three apparitions, the murder of Macduff's family, and the forming alliance in England. It explores the themes of false security and the cost of tyranny.
A final look at John Proctor's ultimate choice, the resolution of the play, and a comprehensive assessment of themes and motifs.
An exploration of the rising tensions in the Proctor household and the escalation of the witch trials in the Salem court.
An introduction to Puritan Salem, the historical context of McCarthyism, and the initial outbreak of hysteria in Act 1.