a recurring image or idea in a text is called a motif

if you are nurturing you want to care for and protect someone while they are growing

a foil is a character who contrasts with another to highlight their differences

an heir is someone who inherits money, property or a title after a person’s death

the natural order is the belief that there is a natural way the world is ordered, with laws and rules that should be followed

‘Macbeth’: exploring King Duncan and leadership

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'Macbeth': the importance of kingship

'Macbeth': exploring Banquo and the chivalric code

‘Macbeth’: understanding the significance of a lack of a male heir

'Macbeth': exploring the external feminine influences in the play

'Macbeth': masculinity as Macbeth's hamartia

‘Macbeth’: writing nuanced responses about the role of masculinity in the play

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 this unit, pupils analyse the importance of masculinity to Macbeth's downfall. They first explore the role of kingship, the importance of the chivalric code, Macbeth's lack of heir, and the feminine influences on him. Finally, they write nuanced responses about masculinity as Macbeth's hamartia.

Shakespeare: second 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

Who did King James I succeed on the English throne?

They both use violence to protect their crown.

In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', which of the following is a commonality between Macbeth and Duncan's leadership styles?

Duncan has given Macbeth an opportunity to grow.

Duncan will work hard to support Macbeth.

Match the quotations said by King Duncan (Act 1, Scene 4 of 'Macbeth') to a possible inference.

Macbeth's death and Malcolm's ascension to the throne

Which event in 'Macbeth' best acts as a warning against defying the natural order?

a character which has been deliberately crafted for a specific reason

a character who contrasts with another character to illustrate differences

a secondary character who aids in developing the plot

Which of the following is the definition of a 'construct'?

Duncan's death allows Macbeth to become king.

Duncan uses violence to preserve the status quo, Macbeth uses for personal gain.

Duncan's generosity with power illustrates Macbeth's selfishness.

Macbeth plots Duncan's death, illustrating he is power-hungry.

Select the ways in which Duncan acts as a foil to Macbeth in 'Macbeth'.

Which monarch did William Shakespeare write 'Macbeth' for?

Who is King Duncan's oldest son and the heir to the throne in 'Macbeth'?

Who betrays King Duncan before the start of the play in 'Macbeth'?

Which language device is used in the quotation: "nobleness, like stars, shall shine on all deservers"?

The audience is introduced to the witches.

King Duncan hears that the rebel, the Thane of Cawdor, has been captured.

Macbeth and Banquo hear the witches' prophecies.

Macbeth begins to get excited about becoming the king.

Duncan meets with Macbeth and makes him Thane of Cawdor.

Lady Macbeth receives a letter from Macbeth, telling her about the prophecies.

Starting with the first, put these events from 'Macbeth' into the order they occur.

Which of the following words describe the act of killing a king?

‘Macbeth’: exploring King Duncan and leadership

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