When James I was King of England (1603-1624), the people he ruled over were called Jacobeans.

The status quo is the term for accepted standards and rules by which a community lives.

A system of ranking whereby things are ordered (with some being above, and some below) is described as hierarchical.

The natural order is the idea each person has an assigned and unchangeable place in the hierarchy.

Qualities or appearances conventionally attributed to boys or men can be described as masculine.

The presentation of the witches in Act 1, Scene 3 of ‘Macbeth’

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In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils focus on the role that Lady Macbeth plays in the downfall of her husband. In 'Macbeth: A Tragic Hero', pupils become more critical of Macbeth's own decisions, evaluating whether he could be considered a tragic hero.

In 'Othello', pupils explore the role that Desdemona played in her husband's downfall. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils analyse the impact of Lady Macbeth's manipulation.

In this unit, pupils read and analyse 'Macbeth' by focusing on the role of Lady Macbeth in the tragedy. They start by reading the full play, before moving on to a close analysis of key characters and themes. They then zoom in on Lady Macbeth and develop an essay on her as a Machiaevellian villain.

Shakespeare: first reading

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

The witches ignoring the commands of an important Thane.

The witches delivering a prophecy about a future monarch.

The witches adhering to common beliefs about the supernatural.

The witches adhering to common expectations of femininity.

In 'Macbeth', which of the following threatens the natural order?

The {{ }} is the term for accepted standards and rules by which a community lives.

'Macbeth' is set in 11th century Scotland but what is the most precise term for the play's first audiences?

In 'Macbeth', who does Macbeth see as an immediate threat following the witches' prophecies?

Allows you to make notes about one quotation in a lot of detail.

Allows you to come up with multiple ideas to support your topic sentence.

Allows you to write down all the quotations you know about a particular text.

What is the purpose of supporting detail in a single paragraph outline?

In 'Macbeth', Banquo twice describes Macbeth as being {{ }} by the witches' prophecies.

When 'Macbeth' was first performed, who was the monarch of England?

They have the support of familiars (demons).

They meet Macbeth and Banquo at the same time.

Which of the following help to illustrate the witches' power in Act 1 of 'Macbeth'?

A character who is not accepted by society.

Someone who does not accept rules or standards.

Qualities seen as characteristic to women and girls.

Lady Macbeth asks 'spirits' to 'unsex' her.

Macbeth and Banquo's friendship breaks down.

Macbeth is promoted to the Thane of Cawdor by King Duncan.

In 'Macbeth', which of the following are examples of disorder in the natural world?

Women are weaker than men so they are easier prey for the devil.

In James I's book 'Daemonology', he outlines why it is more likely that women will be witches. What reason does he give for this?

No, but there are suggestions that they had in the past.

No, no references are ever made to the Macbeths having children.

In 'Macbeth', do the Macbeths have any children?

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Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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