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Macbeth Essay

There are 13 posts tagged Macbeth Essay (this is page 1 of 2).

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Macbeth Act 1.2: Modern English Translation

Macbeth Modern English Translation

Shakespeare can be confusing, right? That’s why we’ve given everyone free access to our Modern English Translation of Macbeth. If you’re using this for essays and exams, make sure to quote from the original Shakespearean language (on the left) and only use the modern translation to help you understand what’s going on! Thanks for reading! […]

in English Literature, Shakespeare | 1,532 Words | Comment

Macbeth Act 1.1: Modern English Translation

Macbeth English Translation

Shakespeare can be confusing, right? That’s why we’ve given everyone free access to our Modern English Translation of Macbeth. If you’re using this for essays and exams, make sure to quote from the original Shakespearean language (on the left) and only use the modern translation to help you understand what’s going on! Thanks for reading! […]

in English Literature, Shakespeare | 485 Words | Comment

Macbeth – A* / L9 Full Mark Example Essay

Macbeth Full Mark Essay

This is an A* / L9 full mark example essay on Macbeth completed by a 15-year-old student in timed conditions (50 mins writing, 10 mins planning). It contained a few minor spelling and grammatical errors – but the quality of analysis overall was very high so this didn’t affect the grade. It is extremely good […]

in English Literature, Essay Technique, Shakespeare, Writing Skills | 941 Words

How to Analyse Form (Drama) in Macbeth

How to Analyse Form (Drama) in Macbeth

Drama is a living, breathing form of writing. It’s meant to be performed, not read in silence like a book. If you’re aiming for top grades, you must treat drama and plays as if they are supposed to be acted out, in front of an audience – consider the way in which an actor might […]

in Drama, English Literature, Shakespeare | 1,119 Words | Comment

Setting in Macbeth

Setting in Macbeth

Macbeth is set in Scotland – it’s part of the United Kingdom, but a separate country from England. The country is in the far North, and it is known for dramatic weather and wild landscapes – particularly the moors or ‘blasted heath’ upon which we meet the Witches. The opening of the play begins this […]

in Drama, English Literature, Shakespeare | 516 Words | Comment

Macbeth and Shakespeare’s Audience

Mabeth and Shakespeare's Audience

Below, you’ll find a list of the most important beliefs of people (audience) in Shakespeare’s time. Use these to enhance your essay analysis by making deeper connections between the story and its meanings. It’s important to read any Shakespeare play with knowledge of its cultural context. In this case, we need to understand the beliefs […]

in Drama, English Language, Shakespeare | 635 Words | Comment

Macbeth and Tragedy

Macbeth and Tragedy

Shakespeare’s Macbeth fits within the genre of ‘tragedy’, and it follows by and large tragic conventions. Classical tragedies have very strict rules and parameters. We’ve detailed the main points about tragedy and how they link to Macbeth below, to help you understand how the genre influences the play and its ideas. It’s important to note […]

in Drama, English Literature, Essay Technique, Shakespeare, Writing Skills | 861 Words | Comment

Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 1 – Text and Study Questions

Macbeth Study Questions

In this article you’ll find text and study questions from Act 1, Scene 1 in Macbeth. PROPHECY AND EVIL  TASK 1: Read Read aloud if you can manage it If you get lost with the language, listen to a recording or watch a production of the scene on Youtube Vocabulary:  Hurly-burly – chaos Ere – […]

in Drama, Essay Technique, Shakespeare, Writing Skills | 417 Words | Comment

Characters Breakdown in Shakespeare’s Macbeth

Here’s a detailed breakdown of three major characters in Macbeth: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, and The Witches. It’s primarily tailored towards students at GCSE or A-Level studying AQA, CIE, Edexcel, WJEC, OCR, CCEA, or Eduqas but it’ll help with anyone studying the Shakespeare play in a wider context too! For a full breakdown of characters (Banquo, […]

in Drama, English Literature, Shakespeare | 817 Words | Comment

Analysis of The Porter in Shakespeare’s Macbeth

The Porter is a minor character in Macbeth, but that doesn’t mean he’s not important, and he definitely deserved an analysis of its own. In an Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam last year, he unexpectedly cropped up as the main Macbeth question, so I’ve made this little resource to help anyone who’s revising that question […]

in Drama, English Literature, Shakespeare | 603 Words | Comment

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