The experience of seeing, hearing, feeling, or smelling something that does not exist is called a hallucination.

A soliloquy is a speech in a play that the character speaks to themself or to the audience, rather than to the other characters.

Subsequent means when something comes after something else or a result of something else.

'Macbeth' Act 2 Scene 1: the dagger hallucination

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'Macbeth': the play as a Shakespearean tragedy

'Macbeth': exploring Macbeth as the tragic hero

‘Macbeth’: the witches’ prophecies in Act 1, Scene 3

'Macbeth': exploring the theme of internal conflict

'Macbeth': exploring Macbeth's death in Act 5

'Macbeth': an analysis of Macbeth as a tragic hero

In 'Macbeth: A Tragic Hero', pupils become more critical of Macbeth, analysing the role he plays in his own downfall. In 'Macbeth & Masculinity: The Struggle for Power', pupils explore how Macbeth's insecurity surrounding his masculinity is his hamartia.

In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils focus on the role that Lady Macbeth plays in the downfall of her husband. In 'Macbeth: A Tragic Hero', pupils become more critical of Macbeth's own decisions, evaluating whether he could be considered a tragic hero.

In this unit, pupils analyse how Macbeth is presented as a tragic hero. They first deepen their understanding of Shakespearean tragedy and tragic heroes, and then use this knowledge to analyse key scenes from the play. Finally, they prepare an essay on how Macbeth is presented as a tragic hero.

Shakespeare: first deep dive

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Macbeth hallucinates a dagger. "Is this a dagger which I see before me?"

Macbeth hallucinates a dagger: "Is this a dagger which I see before me?"

Hallucinating, Macbeth queries, "Is this a dagger which I see before me?"

Identify which sentences correctly embed quotations. Select any correct answers.

Reference to the part of the text you are discussing.

Language devices you are going to analyse.

Select everything you would expect to see in a good topic sentence. Select all appropriate answers.

A {{}} is a speech in a play that the character speaks to themself or to the people watching, rather than to the other characters.

"Thou marshall'st me the way that I was going”

"Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain?”

In 'Macbeth', which of the following quotations can be used to justify the idea that the hallucination of the dagger is the work of the supernatural?

In Macbeth, which of the following quotations can be used to justify the idea that the hallucination of the dagger is the result of Macbeth's own thoughts and desires?

A dagger hints at his fear of combat and weakness.

The dagger represents his ambition and lust for power.

In 'Macbeth', what is the significance behind Macbeth hallucinating and seeing a dagger, rather than a sword?

In 'Macbeth', Macbeth sees a vision of which weapon, shortly before killing Duncan?

Macbeth and Banquo hear the prophecies. Macbeth is excited.

Macbeth tells his wife he cannot kill Duncan.

Macbeth believes the hallucination was a sign to kill Duncan.

Put the following events of Act 1 and Act 2 of 'Macbeth' in order.

Macbeth does not want to disappoint his wife.

Macbeth is ambitious and wants to be king.

The prophecies told Macbeth he must kill Duncan.

In 'Macbeth', why does Macbeth choose to kill King Duncan? Choose all that apply.

A sentence which starts a paragraph, clearly outlining the purpose of your paragraph is called a...?

Inserting quotations into your writing at appropriate moments.

Following in time or order; occurring or coming after something else.

Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve a goal.

What does **subsequent** mean in the following sentence? "Subsequent to Duncan's murder, Macbeth's guilt intensified."

'Macbeth' Act 2 Scene 1: the dagger hallucination

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