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This Grade 9 Essay focuses on the theme of Kingship in Macbeth. Written for the Eduqas exam board but can be adapted for any.

This Essay focuses on the character on Lady Macbeth throughout the Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth. An excellent essay, marked as Grade 9, using subject terminolgy, deep and critical analysis of quotes and evidence from the play, and evaluation of Lady Macbeth's changing character as the play progresses. Written for Eduqas but can be adapted for any exam board.

In what scene does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor? - Answer- Act 1 Scene 3 When does the murder of Duncan take place? - Answer- Between Act II Scene 1 and Act II Scene 2 -- offstage In what scene does Lady Macbeth and Macbeth starting to plan Duncan's death? - Answer- Act 1 Scene 5 What were the 3 prophecies given to Macbeth? - Answer- 1.Thane of Glamis 2. Thane of Cawdor 3. To be King What's the setting? - Answer- Scotland, England When the Weird sisters are on stage what...

who kills macbeth CORRECT ANSWER-macduff how many men reign as king of scotland throughout play CORRECT ANSWER-3 (duncan, macbeth, malcolm) whom does lady macbeth frame for murder of duncan CORRECT ANSWER-duncan's drunken chamberlains who kills banquo CORRECT ANSWER-group of murderers hired by macbeth describe lady macbeth's death CORRECT ANSWER-dies offstage Who discovers Duncan's body CORRECT ANSWER-macduff Whom does Macbeth see sitting in his chair during the banquet CORR...

In what scene does Macbeth become the Thane of Cawdor? CORRECT ANSWER-Act 1 Scene 3 When does the murder of Duncan take place? CORRECT ANSWER-Between Act II Scene 1 and Act II Scene 2 -- offstage In what scene does Lady Macbeth and Macbeth starting to plan Duncan's death? CORRECT ANSWER-Act 1 Scene 5 What were the 3 prophecies given to Macbeth? CORRECT ANSWER-1.Thane of Glamis 2. Thane of Cawdor 3. To be King What's the setting? CORRECT ANSWER-Scotland, England When the Weird ...

What is the setting of the opening scene? CORRECT ANSWER An open deserted place, lightning, thunder and rain. What are the three witches discussing? CORRECT ANSWER When they will meet Macbeth Why does Duncan believe the solider can provide them with news? CORRECT ANSWER He has clearly been injured in battle, he should know. How does Macdonwald behave in battle? CORRECT ANSWER Refer to him as an enemy, a traitor, and a rebel. When the Norwegians began a new attack, what did Macbeth an...

What is a theme? CORRECT ANSWER-The central message and it comes from the author What is a motif? CORRECT ANSWER-A recurring symbol, idea or image that contributes to the development of the theme What does "reinforcement" mean? CORRECT ANSWER-It's a theme/symbol What are 2 symbols in Macbeth? CORRECT ANSWER-Blood and weather What does the symbol blood represent? CORRECT ANSWER-Guilt What does the symbol weather represent? CORRECT ANSWER-Disruption of the natural order of things...

1. Who kills macbeth? - answer- a. Duncan B. Macduff C. Banquo D. Lady macbeth 2. How many men reign as king of scotland throughout the play? - answer- a. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D.4 3. Whom does lady macbeth frame for the murder of duncan? - answer- a. Macbeth B. Banquo C. The witches D. Duncan's drunken chamberlains 4. Who kills banquo? - answer- a. Duncan B. A group of 3 murderers hired by macbeth C. Lady macbeth D. The witches 5. What is the best way to describe lady macbeth's ...

man not born of woman - Answer- Macduff has more need for a priest than a doctor - Answer- Lady Macbeth secret, black, and midnight hag - Answer- The Witches Thane of Glamis and Thane of Cawdor - Answer- Macbeth to be father of kings though not a king - Answer- Banquo compared to a young snake who will someday produce poison - Answer- Fleance left alone with children and no protection - Answer- Lady Macduff Duncan's son who flees to England - Answer- Malcolm Duncan's so...

What atmosphere is established in scene 1? - Answer- The scene is filled with witches, thunder, and lightning, which creates a dark and sinister atmosphere. How does Banquo describe the Witches when he first sees them upon the heath? - Answer- He calls them "withered" and "wild" in their attire; "That they look not like the inhabitants of the earth;" and that they "should be women...yet their beards forbid him to interpret that they are so." Macbeth is reported to be a valiant sold...