bringing shame or disgrace on someone or something

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is necessary or expected

'Romeo and Juliet': honour, violence and masculinity in Act 5, Scene 3

English

In 'Macbeth: A Tragic Hero', pupils become more critical of Macbeth, analysing the role he plays in his own downfall. In 'Macbeth & Masculinity: The Struggle for Power', pupils explore how Macbeth's insecurity surrounding his masculinity is his hamartia.

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 this unit, pupils analyse how Macbeth is presented as a tragic hero. They first deepen their understanding of Shakespearean tragedy and tragic heroes, and then use this knowledge to analyse key scenes from the play. Finally, they prepare an essay on how Macbeth is presented as a tragic hero. 

Shakespeare: first deep dive

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

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

Romeo and Paris meet outside of Juliet’s tomb. They fight and Paris is killed.

Romeo enters Juliet's tomb and kills himself.

Juliet, seeing Romeo dead, kills herself.

Romeo and Juliet's bodies are discovered.

The truth about Romeo and Juliet's relationship is revealed by Friar Lawrence.

The feud between the Montagues and Capulets comes to an end.

Starting with the first, put the events of Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' in chronological order.

'Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?

In Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Lord Montague offers to dress Juliet's commemorative statue in which of the following?

'The fact of something ending or stopping' is the definition of which of the following?

'A legal concept in Elizabethan England where a wife was entitled to receive property or income after her husband’s death' is the definition of which word beginning with 'j'?

Complete the quotation from Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet': “I beseech thee, youth, / Put not another {{}} upon my head”.

'Qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men or boys' is the definition of which word beginning with 'm'?

'A quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty' is the definition of which word beginning with 'h'?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', who does Lord Capulet arrange for Juliet to marry?

Throughout 'Romeo and Juliet', the Capulets and Montagues are ...

'Bringing shame or disgrace on someone or something' is the definition of which of the following?

'Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is necessary or expected' is the definition of which word beginning with 'g'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

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

'Romeo and Juliet': honour, violence and masculinity in Act 5, Scene 3

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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