Analysing the main character in 'Macbeth'
I can make inferences and draw conclusions about the character of Macbeth.
Analysing the main character in 'Macbeth'
I can make inferences and draw conclusions about the character of Macbeth.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A protagonist is the leading character or one of the major characters in a narrative.
- Macbeth is the protagonist of Shakespeare's ’Macbeth’.
- Inner conflict is a key theme in many of Shakespeare's plays.
- We can make inferences about characters' feelings and personalities based on their actions, expressions and words.
- Macbeth is a highly conflicted character.
Keywords
Protagonist - the leading character or one of the major characters in a narrative
Conflict - an ongoing disagreement or argument
Inference - using reasoning or evidence to draw conclusions
Theme - a central idea that the writer intends the audience to engage deeply with
Common misconception
In Task A, pupils might need support in identifying what each still from the animation is showing.
Look at each image and prompt pupils with questions such as 'Who is this character?'.
Licence
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