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Read It and (Don't) Weep

Podcast by Jackey Taggart

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About Read It and (Don't) Weep

"Read it and (Don't) Weep" is a podcast dedicated to simplifying high school literature, providing insights and analysis on popular texts. It aims to take listeners on a journey through literary canon, transforming them into literary pros. Contact me at readitanddontweep@gmail.com

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Macbeth Act 3, Scenes 5 & 6

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2219623/open_sms] In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we look at Act 3, Scenes 5 and 6 of Macbeth. The focus briefly returns to the witches, where a powerful figure named Hecate reveals that plans are already underway to manipulate Macbeth further. Her comments hint that the information Macbeth seeks may not lead him where he expects. The scene then shifts back to Scotland, where several nobles begin quietly questioning what has happened since Duncan’s death. As suspicions grow and alliances begin to form, it becomes clear that Macbeth’s rule may already be facing serious challenges. Thanks for listening! Connect with me on social media: Facebook [%20https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094835037011] Instagram [%20https://www.instagram.com/readitanddontweep/?hl=en%20] Are you a teacher looking for resources to use with this episode? Connect to my store [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jackey-Taggart]!

14 Mar 2026 - 6 min
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Macbeth Act 3, Scenes 3 & 4

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2219623/open_sms] In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we explore Act 3, Scenes 3 and 4 of Macbeth. Macbeth’s plan to eliminate a possible threat to his crown is put into motion, but the outcome is not exactly what he expected. The results of the attack leave the future uncertain and the witches’ prophecy still hanging over him. Later that evening, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth host a royal banquet, hoping to present themselves as confident rulers. However, the evening quickly takes an unexpected turn as Macbeth begins to lose control in front of the Scottish nobles, raising new questions about his leadership and state of mind. Thanks for listening! Connect with me on social media: Facebook [%20https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094835037011] Instagram [%20https://www.instagram.com/readitanddontweep/?hl=en%20] Are you a teacher looking for resources to use with this episode? Connect to my store [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jackey-Taggart]!

14 Mar 2026 - 9 min
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Macbeth Act 3, Scenes 1 & 2

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2219623/open_sms] In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we move into Act 3, Scenes 1 and 2 of Macbeth. Now that Macbeth has become king, the prophecy about Banquo’s descendants begins to trouble him. As Banquo reflects on the witches’ predictions, Macbeth starts to worry about what the future might hold for the crown he fought so hard to obtain. Meanwhile, a conversation between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth reveals that becoming king has not brought the peace either of them expected. Instead, tension and suspicion are beginning to grow, and Macbeth starts to consider actions that will push the story in an even darker direction. Thanks for listening! Connect with me on social media: Facebook [%20https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094835037011] Instagram [%20https://www.instagram.com/readitanddontweep/?hl=en%20] Are you a teacher looking for resources to use with this episode? Connect to my store [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jackey-Taggart]!

14 Mar 2026 - 10 min
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Macbeth Act 2, Scenes 1 & 2

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2219623/open_sms] In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we move into Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2 of Macbeth. Late at night, Banquo and Macbeth cross paths as the castle grows quiet and tension begins to build. Left alone, Macbeth struggles with his thoughts and experiences a moment that blurs the line between reality and imagination. Soon after, the plan set in motion earlier in the play reaches its turning point. As the night unfolds inside the castle, both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth must confront the immediate consequences of the choice they have made, setting the stage for the conflict that will drive the rest of the play. Thanks for listening! Connect with me on social media: Facebook [%20https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094835037011] Instagram [%20https://www.instagram.com/readitanddontweep/?hl=en%20] Are you a teacher looking for resources to use with this episode? Connect to my store [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jackey-Taggart]!

14 Mar 2026 - 10 min
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