This movie is the story of a day in Saturday detention for five students: a rebel/criminal, a princess, an outcast, a nerd, and a jock/athlete. Although these students come from "different walks of life," they tell their individual stories, and everyone starts to see each in a different, more positive way. At the end of the movie, detention is over, and the five students get into their respective parents' cars. During the fade out, the rebel/criminal walks across the football field to the song of "Don't You (Forget About Me)."
Banquo would recommend this movie mainly for the final famous song, as he ensures that Macbeth will not forget about him and what he did when his ghost haunts Macbeth during the banquet scene. Also, Banquo would appreciate the message that there is more to people besides stereotypes and what you see on the outside (i.e. Macbeth isn't actually a trustworthy leader). This relates to the motif of appearance vs. reality in the play.
Banquo would recommend this movie mainly for the final famous song, as he ensures that Macbeth will not forget about him and what he did when his ghost haunts Macbeth during the banquet scene. Also, Banquo would appreciate the message that there is more to people besides stereotypes and what you see on the outside (i.e. Macbeth isn't actually a trustworthy leader). This relates to the motif of appearance vs. reality in the play.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The third movie in the Harry Potter series follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione at Hogwarts, but it also covers the mysterious character of Sirius Black, who is held responsible for the assisting with the murder of Harry's parents. We learn at the end, though, that it was never him after all; instead, it was Peter Pettigrew, and unfortunately, he escapes.
Banquo would most likely love all Harry Potter movies because of the supernatural, but he would recommend this one in particular because of Professor Trelawney's prophecy. Trelawney, the divination teacher, makes the prophecy that Peter will break free and reunite with Lord Voldemort. However, when Harry hears this, he assumes that she means Sirius.
Banquo would feel a personal connection to this prophecy scene, for it was the three witches' prophecy that ultimately led to his own murder. He would recommend this movie to send the message that witches' prophecies end up becoming true through action and that you have to listen to them closely to understand.
The third movie in the Harry Potter series follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione at Hogwarts, but it also covers the mysterious character of Sirius Black, who is held responsible for the assisting with the murder of Harry's parents. We learn at the end, though, that it was never him after all; instead, it was Peter Pettigrew, and unfortunately, he escapes.
Banquo would most likely love all Harry Potter movies because of the supernatural, but he would recommend this one in particular because of Professor Trelawney's prophecy. Trelawney, the divination teacher, makes the prophecy that Peter will break free and reunite with Lord Voldemort. However, when Harry hears this, he assumes that she means Sirius.
Banquo would feel a personal connection to this prophecy scene, for it was the three witches' prophecy that ultimately led to his own murder. He would recommend this movie to send the message that witches' prophecies end up becoming true through action and that you have to listen to them closely to understand.
Any Disney show
Disney shows are intended for a young audience, so each one's content is clean and familial. For example, episodes of The Wiggles contain healthy life lessons such as nutrition. They made lots of songs about what a healthy lifestyle looks like, and my favorite when I was little was the "Fruit Salad" song (see below).
Banquo would love the down-home, clean Disney shows with positive messages and without displays of negative character traits and/or actions. Throughout the play, Banquo's character is brave and ambitious, yet he does not commit murder to fulfill the prophecy like Macbeth does. In Disney words, Banquo is the "good guy," while Macbeth is the "bad guy." Banquo would want to send out the message to the young "bad guys" that doing the right thing and making good life choices, like he did, is important.
Banquo would love the down-home, clean Disney shows with positive messages and without displays of negative character traits and/or actions. Throughout the play, Banquo's character is brave and ambitious, yet he does not commit murder to fulfill the prophecy like Macbeth does. In Disney words, Banquo is the "good guy," while Macbeth is the "bad guy." Banquo would want to send out the message to the young "bad guys" that doing the right thing and making good life choices, like he did, is important.
Brain Games, "Morality"
This particular episode of the series Brain Games focuses on morality and where it comes from. Does it come from the brain or from society's expectations? It provides trials for the viewer that "test the strength of moral fiber." The episode reveals in the end that the outside world has great influence on one's morality.
Banquo would recommend this episode because of the message it would send to Macbeth and others similar to Macbeth. He would challenge Macbeth's actions as immoral, while he would consider his own decisions in the play to be moral. He would also want to try to understand why Macbeth did what he did, and exploring how the human mind functions is a good way to start. Banquo would apply the episode's claim that the outside world influences morality to Macbeth decisions. With that, the prophecy, desire for power, and Lady Macbeth all play a role in Macbeth's choices.
Banquo would recommend this episode because of the message it would send to Macbeth and others similar to Macbeth. He would challenge Macbeth's actions as immoral, while he would consider his own decisions in the play to be moral. He would also want to try to understand why Macbeth did what he did, and exploring how the human mind functions is a good way to start. Banquo would apply the episode's claim that the outside world influences morality to Macbeth decisions. With that, the prophecy, desire for power, and Lady Macbeth all play a role in Macbeth's choices.
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/characters.html
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088847/synopsis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2cUscfxfiE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB4MNu6W9sg
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4430376/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhKOAH3Kn3k
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088847/synopsis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2cUscfxfiE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB4MNu6W9sg
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4430376/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhKOAH3Kn3k
I love your choice of shows/movies for this! It was really interesting how you connected Breakfast Club; I would never had thought about the appearance vs. reality within it. I also really like the Disney and Morality choices because Banquo's character was considered "greater" than Macbeth. I wonder if Banquo would have recognized himself as having better character earlier in their friendship, or if he only realized this after Duncan's murder?
ReplyDeleteThis was a really interesting post! I love your characterization of Banquo and your selection of movies/shows really brought these elements out. I could totally see Banquo watching Harry Potter. The Wiggles was an interesting choice but I wonder if Banquo is actually the good guy that everyone believes him to be. Mcacbeth was good too before Lady Macbeth and the prophecies got him all jacked up. So it would be interesting to see how Banquo would've handled the situation if he had to make the decisions Macbeth had to make.
ReplyDeleteThis was a really interesting post! I love your characterization of Banquo and your selection of movies/shows really brought these elements out. I could totally see Banquo watching Harry Potter. The Wiggles was an interesting choice but I wonder if Banquo is actually the good guy that everyone believes him to be. Mcacbeth was good too before Lady Macbeth and the prophecies got him all jacked up. So it would be interesting to see how Banquo would've handled the situation if he had to make the decisions Macbeth had to make.
ReplyDeleteI really like your chosen playlist. I thought each one brought out a unique comparison to the qualities of Banquo. I thought using the Breakfast Club was really cool and I never would have thought to do that, but it connects really well. Nice Job.
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