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.
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Can you: |
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Write a clear definition of soliloquy |
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Write a clear definition of aside |
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Write a clear definition of a ‘tragic hero’ including 3 features |
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Write a clear definition of dramatic irony |
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Write a clear definition of regicide |
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Write a clear definition of foreshadow |
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Write a clear definition of tyrant |
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Write a clear definition of hamartia |
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Write a clear definition of a motif |
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Write a clear definition of a foil |
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What was the Gunpowder plot and how does it link to Macbeth? |
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What was the Jacobean attitude towards witchcraft? |
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What book did King James I write about witchcraft? |
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What is the Great Chain of Being any why is is relevant to Macbeth? |
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What was the Divine Right of Kings |
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For whom was the play first performed? |
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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 |
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Understanding and Revision Topics |
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Macbeth |
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Lady Macbeth |
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The Witches |
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Banquo |
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MacDuff |
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Kingship/Being a King (Duncan– vs –Macbeth– vs –Malcolm) |
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Treachery |
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Power |
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Violence or Blood |
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Supernatural |
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Bravery |
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Gender / Role of Women |
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Loyalty |
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Evil |
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Persuasion / manipulation |
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Fear |