Genevieve

psychology major - seton hall university ‘26

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

@RMaanS23 I noticed this as well. He represents the nature of humans really well throughout this play and really shows how power can get to ones head. He not only has someone out for revenge against him but he's also not thinking straight meaning sooner or later things will catch up to him

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

In Act 4 of Macbeth, I took notice to how Macbeth pretty much secures his own downfall. With murdering Macduff's family he now has someone out for him alongside him going on a murdering spree pretty much. The power/witches really started getting to him. #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

In Macbeth Act 4, I feel like the witches began feeding into Macbeth's fears causing him to do a lot of the things he does. He puts his trust into them without realizing how dishonest and misleading they are. #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

Also, in Macbeth Act 3 I really feel like we can see how unfit Macbeth is to hold a position such as being a King. I feel like because of the guilt he carries around, his lack of self confidence shines through as well, making him out to be a terrible leader. #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

In Act 3 of Macbeth, I feel like we really see a turning point in Macbeth's behavior. Although we saw he felt guilty after murdering Duncan, we see even more guilt shine through him after his second murder. He almost cannot hide what he did properly anymore. #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

In Act 2 of Macbeth, it was funny how in Scene 2 Lady Macbeth had to go back and leave the daggers in the room cause Macbeth refused after the killing. Although I know it's more of a guilt thing, I do find it funny how she was left to deal with his mess in the end #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

The monster theory in a sense is more of a mental struggle rather than a physical struggle though, so I'm not completely sure if it ties into this piece of Macbeth but it resembles it.

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

When reading Act 2 of Macbeth, I honestly found it really interesting how Macbeth felt he could not bring himself to say Amen after doing what he did to Duncan. I feel like this can tie into the monster theory cause he knows what he did is wrong and it's reflecting. #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

@HudecJack That's what I was thinking as well! Because of the way the witches are portrayed and how it makes it feel supernatural in a sense, it can be viewed through the monster theory

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

I like how in Macbeth Act 1 you can kind of see a hint of this idea of the supernatural develop throughout the storyline. You don't see this often in literature or even in plays so in a sense, I feel like this play can be viewed through the monster theory view. #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

I feel like something very present in Act 1 of Macbeth is the error of ambition. Macbeth's ambition is there but because of his actions he almost ensures his downfall. He pretty much creates his own fate. I feel like this can be tied to feminist theory. #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

@ElliottDei9952 I was thinking this as well, it's interesting she made this point in the reading because truth is, this is how most scientists study and it just connects more so with real life reactions and studies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

Besides just Suzanne Keen mentioning emotions towards characters and things that might be "fake", I also really like how this article makes you think about yours and other peoples emotions as well. It reminds us to be a little bit more caring to those around us. #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

After reading "A Theory of Narrative Empathy", I can say that Keen makes amazing points about our emotions. Not only did she mention the theories of our emotions when it comes to things such as characters or what might be "fake" but what makes us feel those things. #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

@HudecJack I noticed this quote as well and it stood out to me too! It is honestly true, people are always worried about the future or getting older and that does really take away from living in the moment and enjoying where you are in life.

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

Although "Bloodchild" was a really interesting story, I really like how you can sympathize with the characters. I really feel like the message behind the story is about how although they are "monsters" in a sense, they still rely on each other and need one another. #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

I'm not sure what I was exactly expecting from a story called "Bloodchild" but I feel like Octavia Butler captured the title within her story perfectly. I wasn't expecting all the "gore" towards the climax but it was there and somehow I managed to stay engaged LOL. #muddybuddies

[LC @LCmud2023]

@brucestories #Kin is a great take on human empathy. Both the alien and the child empathize with each other while the government official could with neither. Empathy built a relationship that transcended species. We could learn something from that in today's world. #Muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

Going based off of what I wrote before about McAllister’s story, it goes to show that if we as real people could put our differences aside we could probably connect and understand one another more. It brings up an interesting question of why is there so much hate? #muddybuddies

[Genevieve @genevieveszone]

The story “Kin” but Bruce McAllister was actually a really surprising read and was not something I expected at all. The story had a lot more compassion and in a sense, an empathic vibe to it and shows that if we put our differences aside, we can connect with people. #muddybuddies