Starter quiz
- In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', which of the following could not logically be described as Macbeth's hamartia?
- his hubris
- his bloodlust
- his bravery ✓
- his insecurities surrounding masculinity
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- Which of these is not a value of the chivalric code?
- honour
- honesty
- loyalty
- intelligence ✓
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- Complete this sentence: In 'Macbeth', ______ is used as a foil to Macbeth as his connection with his grief contrasts with Macbeth's hyper-masculine rejection of emotion.
- 'Macduff' ✓
- Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the word 'emasculation'?
- Lady Macbeth emasculation her husband.
- Arguably, the emasculation of Macbeth leads to his downfall. ✓
- Macbeth's hamartia was his emasculation.
- Macbeth's most noble quality was his emasculation.
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- Which quotation below best illustrates that Macduff is a more well-rounded man than Macbeth in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'?
- "Bleed, bleed, poor country!"
- "Tyrant, show thy face!"
- "Macduff was from his mother's womb untimely ripped."
- "But I must also feel it like a man." ✓
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- Fill in the blank: Arguably, Macbeth's hamartia is the insecurities he feels about his lack of ______ line in 'Macbeth'.
- 'patrilineal' ✓
Exit quiz
- What is a thesis statement?
- A sentence in your introduction that signifies your overarching argument. ✓
- Each paragraph opens with a thesis statement that outlines your argument.
- A sentence in your conclusion that summarises your argument.
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- Select the words you would expect to demonstrate when offering a deeper analysis in your writing.
- evaluative ✓
- conventional
- nuanced ✓
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- Arguments should have a razor sharp focus on the writer's ______.
- 'message' ✓
- A ______ is a character who has been created by the writer for a specific purpose.
- 'construct' ✓
- Match each character from 'Macbeth' to the reason they act as a foil to Macbeth.
- King Duncan⇔illustrates the values of a good leader. ✓
- Banquo⇔illustrates the values of a loyal ally. ✓
- Macduff⇔illustrates the values of a noble warrior. ✓
- Select the criteria of an essay where a pupil uses deeper analysis.
- An evaluative or critical thesis. ✓
- Analysis of language, form and structure is interwoven and supports each other. ✓
- Conventional interpretations of characters and theme.
- Context is highly selective and used to support arguments. ✓
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Key learning points
- An evaluative thesis should be used to centre your argument.
- Topic sentences should be used to support your thesis.
- Word classes, semantic fields or language device analysis are required to analyse Shakespeare’s purpose, in detail.
- Context should be interwoven and selected to support your argument.
- Conclusions should have a razor sharp focus on the writer's message.
Common misconception
Pupils believe that all exam questions need unique ideas and responses.
When looking at the question in the first learning cycle, ask pupils if they can use ideas/arguments from previous 'Macbeth' essays.
Keywords
Construct - a construct is something which has been carefully crafted by the author for a specific reason or message
Foil - a foil is a character who contrasts with another to highlight their differences
Chivalric code - the chivalric code is an informal code of conduct that many men agreed to live by. It included honour, honesty and loyalty
Patrilineal - a patrilineal society bases lineage or ancestry from the male descendants
Hamartia - hamartia is a character’s fatal flaw
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