GCSE English Literature Macbeth by William Shakespeare Contextual Revision Notes and Summary

GCSE English Literature Macbeth by William Shakespeare Contextual Revision Notes and Summary

These revision notes cover all contextual and historical information relevant to the study of Macbeth by William Shakespeare for GCSE English Literature specifically, though applicable across all years.

This resource will provide a starting understanding to students who are preparing to or beginning the study of his works and texts, from primary level (KS2/3) through advanced Literature courses (GCSE/A-Level).

These notes are divided by contextual subtopics, with detailed information bullet points that condense key explanations, dates, figures and event relevant to the historical and contextual background of Macbeth by William Shakespeare.

These notes are divided by different contextual areas, alongside a separate summary sheet that further summaries the notes into an easy-and-quick pre-exam summary page! This resource will help save time, cover all you need to know and achieve Grades 8/9!

These notes cover all the below contextual features of the text:

Historical Background to Macbeth
Political Background to Macbeth
Philosophical Background to Macbeth
Shakespeare and the Court
Role of Women
Witches
Chivalry and the Chivalric Code

This resource was produced specifically as contextual information for GCSE English Literature courses, for the study of Shakespeare’s texts – however the information applies to all students across KS2-5!

Contents
GCSE English Macbeth Contextual Revision Notes
GCSE English Macbeth Summarised Contextual Revision Sheet

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