qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men or boys

a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty

a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like

a contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people in order to settle a point of honour

'Romeo and Juliet': contextualising violence and honour in Elizabethan society

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

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Romeo kills Tybalt and is banished from Verona.

Starting with the first, put the plot points of 'Romeo and Juliet' in chronological order.

Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' begins with __________ in Act 1, Scene 1.

'A contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people in order to settle a point of honour' is the definition of which word beginning with 'd'?

To be 'dominant' means which of the following?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', which of the following is true of how Shakespeare stages the fight scenes?

Complete the quotation from the prologue of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet': “Two households, both alike in {{}}”.

Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is a __________ play.

Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' was written in the __________ era.

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

'A set idea that people have about what someone or something is like' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?

Which of the following is the definition of a 'feud'?

'A quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty' is the definition of which of the following?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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

'Romeo and Juliet': contextualising violence and honour in Elizabethan society

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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