Macbeth GCSE Revision Pack

This is a condensed revision pack that covers all of the key material needed to succeed in the Macbeth GCSE (tailored to Edexcel, but the information is widely applicable).

This pack will walk students step-by-step through what they need to do to revise for their Macbeth exam.

This pack includes:

1. Key Character List and Key Terms List (Slide 3-4)
2. Key Context Grid (Slide 5-6): A breakdown of King James I, The Gunpowder Plot, The Divine Right of Kings, The Great Chain of Being, and Witchcraft, as well as what Shakespeare’s core message is to the audience regarding each of these pieces of context.
3. Key Themes Grid (Slide 7-9): A breakdown of the key themes in the play, key details of where these appear in the play, and a selection of linked quotes for each theme.
4. Model Answers for Question A and Question B: Modelled yet achievable high-level answers for Question A and Question B, as well as a step-by-step breakdown of how to answer these questions.