the development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power

with the qualities that people usually expect of a particular type of person or thing

involving a violation of moral or social boundaries

giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen

accurately predicting what will happen in the future

Exploring symbolism in Romeo and Juliet's last meeting in Act 3, Scene 5

English

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

In Act 3, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet has a vision of which of the following?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', night represents which of the following for Romeo and Juliet?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet both have prophetic dreams and visions of their fate - which of the following does this arguably suggest?

'Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen' is the definition of which word beginning with 'o'?

'Involving a violation of moral or social boundaries' is the definition of which word beginning with 't'?

'Accurately predicting what will happen in the future' is the definition of which word beginning with 'p'?

'The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities' is the definition of {{}}.

In literature, light typically represents which of the following?

In literature, dawn typically represents which of the following?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the consequence of Romeo killing Tybalt in Act 3, Scene 1?

'With the qualities that people usually expect of a particular type of person or thing' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?

'The development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power' is the definition of which word beginning with 'f'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Exploring symbolism in Romeo and Juliet's last meeting in Act 3, Scene 5

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.