Why Choose Our GCSE Macbeth Masterclass?
The Contexts of Macbeth: From Witchcraft to The Divine Right of Kings
The best GCSE essays on Macbeth integrate context into the responses – no bolting on context here! Our masterclass delves into the context of the play, ensuring students understand not only WHAT the context of the play is, but also HOW to include it in essays. Grades 7-9 are just a click away! We cover:
· Religious and cultural beliefs such as The Divine Right of Kings
· Social contexts associated with gender and witchcraft
· The political contexts associated with King James I
This comprehensive exploration of context ensures that students can make insightful observations in their essays.
Macbeth: Understanding Themes and Characters
Being able to discuss, explore and analyse the key themes and characters of Macbeth correlates directly with success in GCSE English Literature. In this masterclass, we will break down and analyse central characters and themes, including:
· Key Characters Explored: Examine and understand the motivations
and behaviour of characters such as Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, The
Witches and Macduff
· Important Themes Examined: Explore the development and
presentation of the supernatural, ambition and good vs evil
· Key Relationships Understood: Study the importance of the
relationship between the Macbeths, Macbeth and The Witches, and
Macbeth and Banquo
Our focus on these key themes, characters and relationships will enable students to approach their Macbeth exam with confidence and clarity.