Exploring the role of the Nurse and comedy in Act 2, Scene 4

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 sexual content

That she sees herself as an employee of Juliet.

That she doesn't see herself as an employee of Juliet.

That she feels as if Romeo should offer more money.

In Act 2, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the Nurse's refusal of money from Romeo for her help implies which of the following?

It makes him sad as his love for Rosaline did.

It makes him happier than his love for Rosaline did.

It makes him feel the same as his love for Rosaline did.

In Act 2, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Mercutio says "Now art thou sociable, now art thou / Romeo” - what does this suggest about Romeo's love for Juliet?

'Using words in a clever and funny way' is the definition of being ...

'The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one' is the definition of which of the following?

The Nurse's use of malapropisms in Act 2, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' suggests which of the following?

'Containing humorous remarks about sex' is the definition of which word beginning with 'b'?

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

'A play that has a light or humorous tone that depicts amusing incidents' is the definition of a __________ play.

Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is a {{ }} play.

wanting to keep someone or something safe

Which of the following is the definition of feeling 'protective'?

Lady Capulet has a close relationship with her daughter.

The Nurse has a closer relationship with Juliet than Lady Capulet.

Lady Capulet doesn't want a relationship with Juliet.

In Act 1, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Lady Capulet asks the Nurse where Juliet is. This implies which of the following?

To 'ridicule' someone is to __________ them.

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Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Adult supervision required

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

Exploring the role of the Nurse and comedy in Act 2, Scene 4

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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