Starter quiz
- In 'Macbeth', what ultimately causes Macbeth's death?
- He is killed in a duel. ✓
- He dies by suicide, consumed by guilt.
- He is poisoned.
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- In 'Macbeth', who kills Macbeth in Act 5?
- 'Macduff' ✓
- What does 'noble' mean in this sentence: "Arguably, Macbeth dies a noble death"?
- "Noble" suggests a tragic or accidental death.
- "Noble" signifies an honourable or virtuous death. ✓
- "Noble" means dying in a royal or regal manner.
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- What does tracking mean in this sentence: "We are tracking a theme across a text"?
- "Tracking" refers to continuously searching for errors in the theme.
- "Tracking" involves identifying different themes within the text.
- "Tracking" means following or analysing a theme's development. ✓
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- In 'Macbeth', what does Macbeth believe makes him invincible in Act 5 of the play?
- The witches' prophecy ✓
- His armour
- His possession of the crown
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- What are the three apparitions that the witches conjure in Act 4 of "Macbeth"?
- Banquo's ghost, a crown, a bloody child. ✓
- Macduff, a storm, an owl.
- A dagger, Banquo's ghost, Macduff.
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Exit quiz
- Which discourse markers are useful for signposting an idea from the start of a text? Select all that apply.
- firstly ✓
- additionally
- initially ✓
- ultimately
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- Which discourse markers are useful for signposting an idea from the end of a text? Select all that apply.
- finally ✓
- consequently ✓
- furthermore
- also
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- Which word, meaning open resistance or disobedience, could be used in this sentence: "Macbeth dies in battle, ______, determined to fight until the end."?
- 'defiant' ✓
- Which word, beginning with 'f', could be used in this sentence: In his soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 5 of 'Macbeth', Macbeth laments the ______ of his relentless pursuit of power"?
- 'futility' ✓
- Read the following quotation from 'Macbeth': "I'll fight till from my bones my flesh be hack'd." (Act 5, Scene 3). What could you infer about Macbeth from this quotation? Select all that apply.
- Macbeth is determined to fight until the end. ✓
- Macbeth has learnt a lesson from his misdeeds.
- Macbeth is hubristic and ignores the witches' warnings. ✓
- Macbeth is remorseful.
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- Read the following quotation from 'Macbeth': "tale told by an idiot [...] signifying nothing." (Act 5, Scene 5). What could you infer about Macbeth from this quotation? Select all that apply.
- Macbeth is a defiant character.
- Macbeth recognises the futility of his power. ✓
- Macbeth is remorseful. ✓
- Macbeth's hamartia is his desire for power.
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Key learning points
- Some may argue that Macbeth shows remorse before his death
- Others may argue Macbeth’s death is a consequence of his hubris
- Audiences may feel differently about Macbeth’s death
- Tracking ideas across a text help create a more thorough analysis
- Discourse markers are useful when tracking ideas
Common misconception
All audiences will feel the same about Macbeth's death.
Remind pupils that the joy of literature is exploring different responses to the same text. Use LC1 to identify these differences.
Keywords
Noble - If you have fine personal qualities or high moral principles, you may be described as noble.
Chivalric code - The chivalric code was a set of standards for knights to follow.
Remorseful - If you are remorseful you are sorry for what you have done.
Defiant - Someone who shows open resistance or disobedience could be described as being defiant.
Futility - Futility means pointlessness or uselessness.
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