Macbeth Revision Checklist
CORE IDEAS/MESSAGE
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That evil and destruction occurs when ambition is not controlled and checked by moral constraints.
Can you: |
Write a clear definition of soliloquy |
Write a clear definition of aside |
Write a clear definition of a ‘tragic hero’ including 3 features |
Write a clear definition of dramatic irony |
Write a clear definition of regicide |
Write a clear definition of foreshadow |
Write a clear definition of tyrant |
Write a clear definition of hamartia |
Write a clear definition of a motif |
Write a clear definition of a foil |
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What was the Gunpowder plot and how does it link to Macbeth? |
What was the Jacobean attitude towards witchcraft? |
What book did King James I write about witchcraft? |
What is the Great Chain of Being any why is is relevant to Macbeth? |
What was the Divine Right of Kings |
For whom was the play first performed? |
What was King James’ link to Banquo – why is this significant? |
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Can you remember and write down 10-15 quotes without looking at notes |
Understanding and Revision Topics |
Macbeth |
Lady Macbeth |
The Witches |
Banquo |
MacDuff |
Kingship/Being a King (Duncan– vs –Macbeth– vs –Malcolm) |
Treachery |
Power |
Violence or Blood |
Supernatural |
Bravery |
Gender / Role of Women |
Loyalty |
Evil |
Persuasion / manipulation |
Fear |