actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought

extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong

a play dealing with tragic events and often ends with a death

a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine

Exploring the development of Romeo and Juliet's relationship in Act 2, Scene 2

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

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 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo compares Juliet to the ...

'Actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought' is the definition of which word beginning with 'i'?

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In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo's hamartia is typically thought to be his ...

'Extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong' is the definition of which word beginning with 'i'?

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At the end of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet's love for each other causes them to ...

'A play dealing with tragic events and often ends with a death' is the definition of a {{ }} play.

Which of the following are connotations of the 'sea'?

'A fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine' is the definition of which of the following?

'A sign of something that will happen in the future' is the definition of which device beginning with 'f'?

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Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

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