relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution)

regarded in a specified way - used to say how something or someone is seen or thought of

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

Exploring Lord Capulet's views on women and marriage 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

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

In Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Lord Capulet was initially concerned about which of the following in regards to Juliet's potential marriage to Count Paris?

Lord Capulet says he will speak to Juliet.

Which of the following is true for Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' when Lord Capulet talks to Count Paris of his proposed marriage to Juliet?

'Regarded in a specified way — used to say how something or someone is seen or thought of' is the definition of which word beginning with 'p'?

'To undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution)' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?

In Act 3, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Lord Capulet asks Lady Capulet if she has delivered “our __________”.

In Act 3, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Lord Capulet declares to Juliet “Out, you green-sickness __________! Out, you baggage! / You tallow face!”

Who has control in a patriarchal society?

Elizabethan society was which of the following?

In Elizabethan society, fathers would have had __________ over their daughter's marriage.

'Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?

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

'To remove from a person the special human qualities of independent thought, feeling for other people, etc.' is the definition of which word beginning with 'd'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Exploring Lord Capulet's views on women and marriage in Act 3, Scene 5

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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