Page 3: The Exam Question

This page explains the format of the exam question:

• There will be only one question based on Macbeth.
• The question includes an extract from the play with context provided.
• Students must refer to both the extract and the whole play in their answer.
• The question will be based on either a theme or a character and will ask for the student's opinion.
• Students should spend 52 minutes on this question, including planning, writing, and checking.

Example: A sample question is provided: "Starting with this speech, explain how far you think Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a powerful woman."

Highlight: Understanding the exam question format is crucial for success in Macbeth exam questions and model answers.

Page 2: How to Revise

This page provides detailed revision strategies for characters and themes in Macbeth:

Characters to revise include Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, The Witches, Macduff, Lady Macduff, Duncan, Malcolm, and Donaldbain. For each character, students should consider their importance, development, key scenes, relation to themes, historical context, and select quotations.

Themes to revise include ambition, supernatural/witchcraft, leadership/kingship/tyranny, masculinity, femininity, guilt, and bravery/courage. For each theme, students should consider its importance, development, key scenes, relation to characters, historical context, and select quotations.

Example: For the character of Macbeth, consider how he changes from a loyal thane to a tyrannical king throughout the play.

Highlight: Using index cards to write down key quotations is recommended as an effective revision technique for Macbeth GCSE questions and answers.