GCSE English Literature for AQA Macbeth Student Book (GCSE English Literature AQA)

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However, overwhelming guilt consumes both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth: Macbeth sees hallucinations – including of his murdered friend Banquo – and seeks the dangerous advice of the witches for a second time, while Lady Macbeth loses her mind completely and commits suicide. Examiners always praise students who clearly know the plot of the texts they are studying, as having this base of knowledge leads to the best exam responses.

The Service provides online access to a range of titles published by Coordination Group Publications Ltd. To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done: the castle of Macduff I will surprise; seize upon Fife; give to the edge o’ the sword his wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line. With more than a decade of experience as a tutor, Nick specialises in English, but has also taught Politics, Classical Civilisation and Religious Studies. The content and the copyright of the titles and other intellectual property rights of whatever nature are and shall remain the property of CGP or the property of any third parties that may have licensed software or content to CGP. Purchasing a CGP Online Edition title grants you access to the title and Online Extras for three years from the date of purchase.Please refer to this Agreement before adding more titles to your CGP Online Editions account (Your Account). He wrote plays about the big themes of life: love, death, revenge, grief, jealousy, murder, magic and mystery. This Agreement and all matters arising from it are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales whose courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising in connection with this Agreement and the place of performance of this Agreement is agreed by you. You are responsible for ensuring that your computer networks run appropriate protection against viruses or other malware. When you durst do‘t, then you were a man; and, to be more than what you were, you would be so much more the man… I have given suck, and know how tender ‘tis to love the babe that milks me: I would, while it was smiling in my face, have pluck’d my nipple from his boneless gums, and dash’d the brains out, had I so sworn as you have done to this.

So, sort out your soliloquies, practise your pentameter and dive into a world of murder, magic and intrigue with Beyond. The play concludes with Macduff (who managed to escape Macbeth’s assassination attempt) killing Macbeth in a duel, thus avenging both his family, whom Macbeth cruelly murdered, and his former king. Usestudyguidesandresources-inadditiontowatchingMrSalles'videos,youcanalsousestudyguidesandresourcessuchasSparkNotesorYorkNotestohelpyouunderstandtheplay. Shakespeare introduces Lady Macbeth with two key soliloquies, which show her as a powerful and evil character. Because you will not have access to the text of Macbeth during your exam, there is not an expectation that you learn dozens of quotations by heart.Character analysis, information about Shakespearean language, key themes and symbols, it's all here. Use the Online Extras (Audio Tracks and Quizzes) for your own personal use, including things like studying, classroom teaching, lesson planning and in-school training. For so though art: behold, where stands the usurper’s cursed head: the time is free: I see thee compass’d with thy kingdom’s pearl, that speak my salutation in their minds; whose voices I desire aloud with mine: hail, King of Scotland! Practicetimemanagement-makesureyou'reabletocompleteyouressaywithintheallottedtime,andpracticeplanningandstructuringyouressaystomakethemostofyourtime.

If you are looking for the resources for the first lesson in the scheme of work, check out this resource. In this post you will find everything you need to know about the characters, as well as some key quotations to remember. It is clear, succinct and the grade 8-9 nuggets help her feel a bit more optimistic even if that is not what she is aiming for herself. Collins Classroom Classics editions offer the perfect tools for GCSE students: the complete Shakespeare play, plus an introduction providing context, and scene notes for each page of the play explaining key terms.

Deliver teaching that covers the entirety of Shakespeare's play with all twenty lessons in our Macbeth unit resource pack.