A legacy is something that is passed on following someone’s death. This could be money, property or a title.

If something is barren, it is unproductive or infertile - cannot produce offspring or children.

A sceptre is a long stick made of metal. A sceptre is an object which is given to monarchs. It is meant to be a symbol of their power.

A metaphor is a literary device which describes something by comparing it to something else.

A scorpion is a small creature with eight legs and a tail filled with poison that can sting you.

'Macbeth': an exploration of Act 3, Scenes 1 to 3

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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

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Banquo and Macbeth are suspicious of each other.

Macbeth arranges Banquo and Fleance’s murder.

Macbeth hides his plans from Lady Macbeth.

Match the scenes from the first half of Act 3 of 'Macbeth' to their plot points.

He is still under Lady Macbeth's control.

He is no longer the noble Thane of Act 1.

In Act 3 of 'Macbeth', Macbeth hires murderers to kill Banquo and his son Fleance. What does this event reveal about Macbeth?

In Act 3, Scene 1 of 'Macbeth', Macbeth worries about Banquo's sons because the witches prophesied that Banquo's sons would be kings. Macbeth says the witches 'put a {{ }} sceptre in my grip'.

In Act 3, Scene 1 of 'Macbeth', Macbeth worries about Banquo's sons because the witches prophesied that Banquo's sons would be kings. Macbeth says 'for Banquo's issue have I {{ }} my mind.'

How does Lady Macbeth feel as monarch in Act 3 of 'Macbeth'?

In Act 3, Scene 2 of 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth says describes how she feels as monarch: '{{ }} had, all's spent, Where our desire is got without content'.

Macbeth hallucinates a dagger and commits regicide.

Macbeth regrets regicide; Lady Macbeth frames the guards.

Macbeth crowned; Duncan's sons flee Scotland.

Match the four scenes of Act 2 of 'Macbeth' to their plot points.

'Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none.'

In Act 1, Scene 3 of 'Macbeth', what do the witches tell Banquo?

In 'Macbeth', what is the name of Banquo's son?

'Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o' the milk of human kindness'.

'Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under't'.

'Had he not resembled My father as he slept, I had done't'.

Which of the below, all taken from 'Macbeth', are metaphors?

He has a good relationship with his wife.

Why is Macbeth considered a 'noble' Thane in Act 1 of 'Macbeth'?

Who does Macbeth describes as his 'partner of greatness' in Act 1 of 'Macbeth'?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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