Macbeth Revision: Context (AO3)

A dyslexic friendly 45 slide Power Point covering the social, historical and literary background of Macbeth.

A thorough and detailed GCSE revision resource that can be spread over several lessons or, alternatively, over one intense lesson before an assessment, mock examination or perfect for the real thing!

The Power Point covers:
What context is
Synopsis of Macbeth
Genre
Catharsis
Setting
Pathetic Fallacy
William Shakespeare
Soliloquy
Popularity
Shakespeare wrote for the monarch
King James l
17th Century
Patriarchal Society
Succession and Order
Animals react to the disorder
The real Macbeth
Who should have authority?
Disturbing the natural order
The Divine Right
Going against God
Witchcraft and King James
The impact of witchcraft
Society’s fears
Witches tended to be women
Religion
The threat of assassination
Punishment for treason
Can you spot a witch?
Recap!

Also included:

There are additional notes which makes this resources ideal for NQTs and supply teachers, as well as teachers delivering or revising context.

Two comprehension worksheets complete with answers (5 Pages)

Macbeth glossary (3 Pages)

Visual time line of Shakespeare’s plays complete with relevant historical events (1 Page)

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