Act 5, Scene 5

Summary -

Write a brief summary of this scene using modern language: if your are a student from an different ethnic background and would like to use the language of your ethnic background you do so. However, be prepared to interpret for the rest of the class.

Question and Application -

Qute: "Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more: it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." (Act V, Scene V 25–27)

With an elbow partner, discuss who said these words and what these words mean in the larger context of te play. What meaning might these word have for our own lives if any?

Keep You Thinking -

“Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” (Act V, Scene V 25–27))

What imagery, metaphor can be found in this quote.

Act 5 Scene 6 and 7