Starter quiz
- Which of the following adjectives would it not be logical to use to describe Macbeth in 'Macbeth'?
- arrogant
- ruthless
- loyal ✓
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- Which of the following is the correct definition for 'protagonist'?
- The leading character in a play or novel. ✓
- The main villain in a play or novel.
- A supporting character in a play or novel.
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- In the play 'Macbeth', why did Macbeth believe Macduff would not kill him?
- He believed he was a stronger warrior than Macduff and could beat him in battle.
- The witches predicted Fleance would kill him, not Macduff.
- The prophecies led him to believe he could not be killed by man born of woman. ✓
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- What word means 'a character's fatal flaw'?
- 'hamartia' ✓
- Which of the following happens in the denouement of 'Macbeth'?
- Macbeth is killed by Macduff during battle. ✓
- Macbeth hears the witches prophecies.
- Macbeth murders Duncan in his sleep.
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- In 'Macbeth', which of the following is an example of Macbeth's arrogance?
- Lady Macbeth manages to manipulate her husband.
- Macbeth believes he cannot be killed by Macduff. ✓
- Macbeth is awarded the title of Thane of Cawdor.
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Exit quiz
- Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word palpable?
- Macbeth is palpable.
- Macbeth's guilt is palpable. ✓
- Macbeth is palpable and guilty.
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- Which word means an extreme and unreasonable sense of pride in yourself?
- 'Hubris' ✓
- In 'Macbeth', which of the following are examples of Macbeth disregarding the natural order?
- Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor.
- Macbeth revisits the witches to hear more prophecies. ✓
- Macbeth orders the murder of Macduff and his family. ✓
- Macbeth becomes king. ✓
- Macbeth dies in battle and Malcolm ascends to the throne.
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- Complete this quotation from 'Macbeth' which illustrates Macbeth's guilt: "Glamis hath murder'd ______, and therefore Cawdor shall ______ no more."
- 'sleep' ✓
- Which of the following is not a characteristic of a tragic hero?
- Hamartia
- Hubris
- Stubbornness
- Discovery and self-knowledge
- Bravery in the face of danger ✓
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- In 'Macbeth', which of the following is not an example of Macbeth's hubristic attitude?
- Macbeth believes Macduff is unable to kill him.
- Macbeth order Banquo and Fleance's death.
- Macbeth is intrigued by the witches' initial prophecies. ✓
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Key learning points
- Hubris, hamartia, stubornnesss and self-discovery are all characteristics of a tragic hero
- Macbeth displays hubris by disregarding the natural order
- Some people argue that Macbeth’s hamartia is his overly ambitious nature
- Macbeth feels guilt throughout the play, although it is arguable whether he learns a moral lesson
Common misconception
Pupils think Macbeth has all of the characteristics of a tragic hero.
Use learning cycle 2 to draw out a debate about whether Macbeth actually learnt a lesson, highlighting where pupils may not agree.
Keywords
Hubris - Hubris is an extreme and unreasonable sense of pride in yourself.
Stubborn - Someone who is determined to do what they want and refuses to change their mind can be described as being stubborn.
Disregard - If you disregard something you ignore it, and refuse to let it influence you.
Palpable - If a feeling is very obvious or very strong it can be described as being palpable.
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