If someone is invincible, they can’t be defeated or killed.

A caesarean section (c-section) is a surgical procedure whereby a baby is delivered through an incision (cut) in the mother’s stomach.

If you equivocate, you speak in an ambiguous way that allows you to conceal the truth.

Themes are the main ideas that a writer wants to explore. An important theme in ‘Macbeth’ is ambition.

A coward describes someone who lacks bravery, or is extremely afraid of danger or pain.

'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 5, Scenes 6 to 9

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.

Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian villain

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Because he is the rightful King of Scotland.

In 'Macbeth', why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth?

In Act 5, Scene 8 of 'Macbeth', Macduff tells Macbeth to 'yield, {{ }}'.

Malcolm organises his army and the attack on Macbeth.

Malcolm is crowned rightful King of Scotland.

Match the final 4 scenes of Act 5 of 'Macbeth' to their plot points

In Act 5, Scene 8 of 'Macbeth', Macduff tells Macbeth, 'Macduff was from his mother's womb Untimely {{ }}'.

In the final scene of 'Macbeth', Malcolm calls Macbeth "dead {{ }}."

In 'Macbeth', which of the following would count as a theme?

Malcolm's army has fewer troops than he does.

The witches say they will support him in the battle.

The witches say he can't be killed until Birnam wood comes to Dunsinane.

The witches say "Beware Malcolm" and he has had Malcolm killed.

The witches say he can't be killed by one of "woman" born.

In Act 5 of 'Macbeth', why does Macbeth feel invincible?

He is a tyrant who is an unnatural King of Scotland.

Macbeth stole the title of the Thane of Cawdor from him.

In 'Macbeth', why does Macduff want to kill Macbeth?

Macbeth hears reports of a large army coming to defeat him.

Malcolm's army use tree branches to camouflage themselves.

Match the first five scenes of Act 5 of 'Macbeth' to their plot points

If you {{ }}, you speak in an ambiguous way that allows you to conceal the truth.

In Act 4, Scene 1 of 'Macbeth', the witches tell Macbeth, "none of {{ }} born Shall harm Macbeth".

In Act 1, Scene 7 of 'Macbeth', Macbeth decides not to commit regicide. Lady Macbeth goads him into it, saying, "Art thou {{ }} To be the same in thine own act and valour As thou art in desire?"

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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