Macbeth's death Act 5 Scenes 6-8

Lesson learning challenge: To consider the presentation of Macbeth’s death and the final words of the play.

Lesson includes:

• Brief overview of scenes 6-7
• Reading of scene 8
• analysis questions on an extract from scene 8
• Exploration of Macbeth’s ambition across the play
• Exploration of the cyclical structure of the play
• Analysis questions focusing on Malcolm’s final speech at the end of the play
• Analysis of Shakespeare’s message about kingship/leadership