Macbeth
Plot summary - AQA
Macbeth by William Shakespeare tells the story of one man's violent rise to a position of power as king of his country and of his even more violent downfall.
Quiz - Plot summary
Test yourself on the plot of Macbeth to prepare for your exam.
Characters - AQA
Macbeth has a small cast of characters. Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth have the main roles and their ambition and eventual downfall is key to the storyline.
Quiz - Characters
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Themes - AQA
Macbeth introduces us to the savage and superstitious world of medieval, feudal Scotland. However, some of the themes that Shakespeare highlights are still relevant in the 21st century.
Quiz - Themes
Test yourself on the themes of Macbeth to prepare for your exam.
Form, structure and language - AQA
Understanding how Shakespeare uses form, structure and language in his plays helps us to identify the devices used to create tension and pace within the drama.
Quiz - Form, structure and language
Prepare for the exam by testing yourself on the form, structure and language of Macbeth
Dramatisation - AQA
William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, was intended to be performed, rather than read. There are many factors that need to be considered when casting, performing and staging a production of the play.
Sample exam question - AQA
The sample question on William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, explains how to set about constructing a good written answer to a typical exam question.
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