a construct is something which has been carefully crafted by the author for a specific reason or message

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

the chivalric code is an informal code of conduct that many men agreed to live by. It included honour, honesty and loyalty

a patrilineal society bases lineage or ancestry from the male descendants

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

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‘Macbeth’: exploring King Duncan and leadership

'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

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

A sentence in your introduction that signifies your overarching argument.

Each paragraph opens with a thesis statement that outlines your argument.

A sentence in your conclusion that summarises your argument.

Select the words you would expect to demonstrate when offering a deeper analysis in your writing.

Arguments should have a razor sharp focus on the writer's {{}}.

A {{}} is a character who has been created by the writer for a specific purpose.

illustrates the values of a noble warrior.

Match each character from 'Macbeth' to the reason they act as a foil to Macbeth.

Analysis of language, form and structure is interwoven and supports each other.

Conventional interpretations of characters and theme.

Context is highly selective and used to support arguments.

Select the criteria of an essay where a pupil uses deeper analysis.

In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', which of the following could **not** logically be described as Macbeth's hamartia?

Which of these is not a value of the chivalric code?

Complete this sentence: In 'Macbeth', {{}} is used as a foil to Macbeth as his connection with his grief contrasts with Macbeth's hyper-masculine rejection of emotion.

Arguably, the emasculation of Macbeth leads to his downfall.

Macbeth's most noble quality was his emasculation.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the word 'emasculation'? 

"Macduff was from his mother's womb untimely ripped."

Which quotation below **best** illustrates that Macduff is a more well-rounded man than Macbeth in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'?

Fill in the blank: Arguably, Macbeth's hamartia is the insecurities he feels about his lack of {{}} line in 'Macbeth'.

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

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