a civil war is a war that is fought between citizens of the same country

to usurp means to take a position of power illegally or by force

a usurper is someone who takes power illegally or by force

something that makes people feel sadness or regret can be described as poignant

someone who is treacherous is guilty of betrayal or deception

'Macbeth': the importance of kingship

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‘Macbeth’: exploring King Duncan and leadership

'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

Macbeth become a cruel and violent tyrant: 'dead butcher.'

Macbeth is known as a 'dead butcher' in death, illustrating his violent nature.

Macbeth's violent nature is illustrated when Shakespeare says, 'dead butcher.'

Select the sentence which has **most effectively** embedded a quotation.

Macduff, the noble warrior and foil to Macbeth, ultimately slays the tyrant.

Macduff, who is a noble warrior and foil to Macbeth, ultimately slays the tyrant

Macduff is a noble warrior and foil to Macbeth and he slays the tyrant.

Select the sentence which uses a noun appositives.

As a result of being an older man, Lady Macbeth is unable to murder him.

By being older he becomes a father figure to Macbeth.

The murder of a wise, father-figure is more shocking to audiences.

Why did Shakespeare choose to make the historical Duncan older in 'Macbeth'? Select the **best** response.

Which word, beginning with 'u', fits in the following sentence: 'The treacherous Macbeth plots to {{}} King Duncan and take his crown.'?

Whilst the fictional Duncan in 'Macbeth' is murdered in his sleep, how did the historical Duncan die?

Duncan's death serves as a poignant warning against committing treason.

Duncan's death serves to highlight the brutality of Macbeth.

Duncan's death is designed to make the audience angry at Macbeth.

Which of the statements below **best** explains the purpose of King Duncan's narrative arc.

Which of the following conjunctions should **not** be used to compare differences between characters?

Macbeth pays two murderes to kill him in his sleep.

In 'Macbeth', how was King Duncan murdered?

Lady Macbeth felt guilty because a sleeping Duncan reminded her of her father.

She is a woman and women were not expected to murder.

In 'Macbeth', why was Lady Macbeth unable to murder King Duncan herself? Select the **best** response.

The Divine Right of Kings demands Malcolm is the rightful heir.

Malcolm's ascension is a warning against defying the natural and divine order.

Select the most complex inference below about the significance of Malcolm ending the play 'Machbeth' as king.

'Macbeth': the importance of kingship

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