Blog Entry 3.2 - Macbeth Video

I particularly liked this video because it was well presented. I didn't so much like that everyone just stood in a line, I feel that just because they were witches, doesn't mean that they literally have to be "light as a feather, stiff as a board" as quoted in the movie The Craft. More movement could have given the scene more excitement. I did enjoy seeing the differences in expression between Macbeth and Banquo when the witches announced their futures. It definitely proved that Macbeth did have thoughts of becoming king prior to hearing the witches' prophecy when he appeared shocked by the revelation and Banquo remained nonchalant.

The witches' costumes could have been better constructed, but I did like its seaweed-like appearance because it showed that they were very peculiar. The red-headed witch's hair color depicted the passionately evil thoughts of her mind. Her central location in the group and lack of head covering represents the protection she receives from the other two witches and her authority. This perception was proven in the scene because she spoke the most lines and was the last witch to speak.

The lack of lighting on the stage tells the viewer that the setting is dark, lurking, dangerous, and suspicious. Macbeth's red shirt that is worn beneath his jacket indicates his heart's desire and ill-passion to become king. Banquo's neutral colors correlate to his neutral mind frame.

As the witches formed a circle around Macbeth and Banquo, Macbeth moved in unison with the witches to the opposite side of Banquo, which was the furthest point from the witches. This movement reflected his connection to the witches as he seemed to complete the circle, which made it appear that Banquo was the ultimate victim. This blending creates ambivalence among Macbeth as he seems to attempt to move the focus away from himself and on to Banquo.

Blog Entry 3.1 - Macbeth Image

In this image, Lady Macbeth is seen holding a knife with both of her hands.  Behind her are three women dressed in black garb and white gauze over their eyes coated with red around the eye portion.  I chose this image because of its impact on me.  When I saw the witches' bloody eyes lots of symbolisms ran through my mind. 

The bloody eyes connote the witches’ perspective.  Their eyes see death, blood, evil, and warning.  This part of the image suggests that either the witches cried bloody tears because of what they could foresee or the warning that their eyes could tell.  Their heads are covered with a black hood, which I interpreted as their minds’ evil nature and the inability for other factors to influence their perspectives or futuristic sightings.   The witches are the devils in this story because they caused Macbeth to become overly greedy for power, which in turn influenced his wife’s behavior, possibly to fulfill her fantasy of becoming a queen.

Lady Macbeth has red hair and is dressed in yellow with half-sleeves with a curved knife in hand.  Yellow symbolizes innocence, friendship, and sympathy.  This color garb is worn over her chest and connotes her heart's initial condition.  She was friendly, non-menacing, and innocent; however, with the witches' influences governing her and behind and above her head, she was encouraged to become wicked using the knife that she holds preciously.  The fact that she holds the knife tenderly and cupped in both hands represents its preciousness and strength.  Her red hair symbolizes her innate desire to be passionate and iniquitous.  Lady Macbeth is the temptress in this story because she encouraged Macbeth to fulfill the prophecy and quickly become king by any means necessary.

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Blog Entry 2.2: Warrior

Warrior

 

     According to "The Heroic Myth Self-Test", I am a Warrior.  As a Warrior, I am strong, loyal, a fighter, and do well with instructions.  I agree that I do have a tendency to stand strong with my personal viewpoints and defend things and ones that I love.  Even in cases when ones that I love hurt me, I still defended their character, regardless of the torment I was dealing with.  I chose the above photograph to depict myself because the cartoon appears determined, strong-willed, sexy with strength and confidence, admired, angelic, protective and protected, and has the ability to flee whenever desired.  The gold she is wearing symbolizes richness, wealth, and elegance.  Also, this is one of very few illustrations of a female warrior.

     The golden armor that is worn relates to my conscious protection of my heart, mind, and feminine body parts. The fact that the midriff is not being protected represents the preciousness and defenselessness of my womb and the children that I have bared.  It is believed that a woman's weakest point is during pregnancy when her womb becomes more important than herself and any trauma to the womb can severely implicate the life of the woman and the unborn.  The sacredness of the vagina is characterized by the criss-crossing of the swords and the dip of the golden armor.  It could also symbolize the strength and power that the vagina has.  It has the ability to choose who has access to it and whether or not a life could be created there.  The double sword can also indicate decapitation if anything unwelcome comes near the vagina. Once again, I agree this is a very sacred part of my body to be cherished and that holds truth for all women, whether they realize it or not.

     Strength and confidence is illustrated by the woman's head being held high and her straight back.  My confidence is shown when my head is high and my posture follows accordingly.  Warriors have to be strong and confident in order for them to be persuasive and reassuring.  Body language communicates all types of truths that the mouth may lie about.  I usually allow my body language to tell the public how I feel, except for when I need to make a particular impression.  For example when I'm upset at work, I cannot allow customers to see this, so I put on my happy, confident, strong, superior mask.  Typically, I hate to wear masks because it's telling the world a lie, but sometimes there are circumstances where you have to put your best foot (and face) forward in order to obtain success.

     The golden helmet depicts how I protect my mind by filling it with knowledge and awareness.  I strongly believe in the power of education.  Without education, one is not aware.  If I were uneducated, in any respect, people would be at liberty to take advantage of me in more ways than one.  They would be able to manipulate me into signing absurd contracts, I would not be aware of the consequences of posting private and ignorant comments on Facebook, and I would not be able to think for myself.  I would be left dependent, but not know about trust, let alone who to trust.