Act 1 scene 1, act 1 scene 3, act 3 scene 5 and act 4 scene 1. In the exam, you will be presented with a short extract from the play. Macbeth revision guide literature paper 1 section a the revision clock name. Grade 91 gcse english shakespeare text guide macbeth cgp gcse english 91 revision cgp books. Gcse english literature macbeth learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers. Gcse revision guide and practice book for aqa english literature with free app gcse grades 91 study guides by richard durant 7 feb 2019 5. They hail macbeth as thane of glamis his original title and as thane of cawdor. Macbeth is already thane of glamis, he is not yet the other two proclamations. He is aware of the evil his ambition gives rise to but he is unable to overcome the temptation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Macbeth talks of the world of thought and dreams and sometimes is stuck there.
Macbeth is confused by this second title, as he has not yet heard of king duncans decision. Macbeth gcse english literature revision cards 20 x a6 double sided. Ambition is therefore the driving force of the play. Banquo, he notes, has the makings of a fine leader, being brave, wise and disciplined. Macbeth and banquo meet witches, cawdor executed, lady m reads letter, taunts m, duncan arrives act 2. The porter is a minor character in macbeth, but that doesnt mean hes not important.
Ross compares him to bellonas bridegroom saying macbeth is like mars. In macbeth, ambition is presented as a dangerous quality. Grade 9 full mark macbeth response starting with this extract from act 1 scene 7, how does shakespeare present the relationship between macbeth and lady macbeth. How tf do you revise for english gcse people of tsr. All revision notes have been produced by mockness ltd for. Theme kingship our two main examples of kingship in macbeth are macbeth himself and duncan. Test your knowledge of macbeth with our quizzes and study questions, or go further with essays on the context and background and links to the best resources around the web. The porter in shakespeares macbeth analysis for gcse. For instance, lady macbeth is critical of macbeth s foolish thoughts and talks of him being lost because of this. What is your opinion about this character or theme. Poem of the week revision notes for gcse english literature.
Macbeth by william shakespeare, revision notes english gcse. On writing literature essays people actually want to read. It causes the downfall of both macbeth and lady macbeth and triggers a series of deaths. In shakespeares eponymous tragedy macbeth, macbeth and lady macbeths relationship is a complex portrait of love, illustrating layers of utter devotion alongside overwhelming resentment. The character analysis includes sections on macbeth, lady macbeth and more. Macbeth is officially infoormed that he has become the thane of cawdor and is amazed that the witches. English literature 19 macbeth gcse notes document in gcse. Macbeths brave actions impress the king, who names him thane of cawdor. Banquo suspects m, murder of b, fleance escapes, m haunted by bs ghost at a banquet. Reread the scenes, paying careful attention to the notes. Grade 91 gcse english shakespeare text guide macbeth.
Macbeth by william shakespeare tells the story of one mans violent rise to a position of power as king of his country and of his even more violent downfall. Prior to this, he appears weak and uncertain of his own power, as when he and donalbain flee scotland after their fathers murder. Macbeth quotes gcse revision poster shakespeare gcse. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading grade 91 gcse english shakespeare text guide macbeth cgp gcse english 91 revision. The witches also declare that macbeth will be king one day.
Macbeth is worried that banquo is destined to triumph over him. Its either because of sats, social media, poor parenting, bad teachers or maybe because theyre precious snowflakes. Macbeth and banquo are returning from battle when they meet the witches. Grade 91 gcse english shakespeare text guide macbeth cgp gcse english 91 revision kindle edition by cgp books, cgp books.
Macbeth character profile mindmap in gcse english literature. There will only be one question on macbeth you must answer it. You should be using this pack and your exercise book to. Macbeth by william shakespeare, revision notes notes. After nearly fifty years of rule, queen elizabeth i had died leaving no direct heirs and the throne was passed to. Macbeth is officially infoormed that he has become the thane of cawdor and is amazed that the witches prophecy came true. Prophecies and plots king duncan plans to reward mabeth with the title thane of cawdor for defeating rebel forces in battle and for showing courage and barvery. English literature gcse 2018 paper 1 official 2017 gcse exam predictions animal farm, macbeth, the sign of four, power and conflict poetry aqa 91 forum english literature gcse in year 10 91 which revision resources can help me achieve the highest gcse grades. Gcse william shakespeare context revision in macbeth. Inspector goole quotes and notes gerald croft quotes and notes. Three witchespropesy that macbeth will become the thane of cawdor and kingof scotland. Malcolm becomes a serious challenge to macbeth with macduffs aid and the support of england.
Macbeth context this gcse english literature quiz tests your understanding of the context of william shakespeares play, macbeth. How is the theme of ambition dealt with in macbeth. Shakespeares macbeth cliffsnotes video summary youtube. Read the extract and pick out 23 quotations you would like to focus on. I use a york notes revision guide and a snap revision guide for macbeth notes for poetry i again watch video analysis on youtube and take notes, i have a revision guide but i dont really use it. This was y11 english homework the fourth video from the macbeth revision series for edexcel gcse english literature. Oaby gcse english literature revision programme jan may 2017. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Macbeth plot summary plot summary aqa gcse english. Gcse english literature revision notes oxnotes gcse revision. Macbeth revision for aqa paper 1 new 91 gcse teaching. Annotate these to consider how shakespeare has used languagestructureform for effect. Often, lady macbeth is wrongly accused of inviting macbeth to contemplate regicide. The following poems will be updated each week, with the most recent poem at the top. An excellent visual revision guide from the bicester school for any of you after grades 79. Yall got any of them macbeth gcse notes the student room. An excellent visual revision guide from the bicester school for any of you after. Video grabbed from cliffsnotes hope this video can help you understand shakespeares plays. Oaby english language skills revision pack reading and writing tasks 16 week plan 2017.
See more ideas about gcse english literature, gcse revision and english gcse revision. Revise and learn about the themes of william shakespeares play macbeth with bbc bitesize gcse english literature edexcel. This series of lessons for teaching the play at gcse covers all of the weird sisters appearances in shakespeares play. Macbeth gcse english literature revision aqa bbc bitesize. These gcse revision section focus on key characters, themes, motifs, quotations, key scenes and symbols. I printed slides 315 and gave it to my students and they completed the sheets in the lessons. A revision powerpoint which covers, events, characters, themes, key quotations and two practice exam questions, inspired by many other great contributors. B and d publishings macbeth slide pack covering the witches. Recap the main events of the play recap the characters and their role in the play look at themes and motifs in the play find important quotes look at exam questions and how to answer them. Generation gcse gove have more terminal exams than a scholarship boy had olevels in 1956. This macbeth revision course covers the plot, themes, and characters of william shakespeares famous play. In a work of literature, the term context means the environment in which that particular text was written, especially including when and where it was composed and any political or social events of that time. Brand new content which includes a critical analysis of each character and theme, as well as a wider reading list, plot summary, contextual information, analysis of biblical allusions, and key vocabulary.
From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes macbeth study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes. In macbeth, william shakespeares tragedy about power, ambition, deceit, and murder, the three witches foretell macbeths rise to king of scotland but also prophesy that future kings will descend from banquo, a fellow army captain. Macbeth grade 9 example response miss huttlestones. In an edexcel gcse english literature exam last year, he unexpectedly cropped up. Exam summary and timings knowledge organisers macbeth knowledge organiser really helpful macbeth revision booklet with a detailed summary of the play, quotations, analysis and context.
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