
This worksheet supports pupils in exploring Act 2, Scene 3 of Macbeth, focusing on the discovery of King Duncan’s murder and the chaotic shift in tone that follows. A range of differentiated questions guides students through comprehension, inference, language analysis and thematic exploration, helping them examine Shakespeare’s use of dramatic irony, tension and character reactions. Pupils are encouraged to think critically about how this scene accelerates the play’s conflict and exposes the consequences of Macbeth’s actions.
Ideal for KS3 lessons, homework or revision, this resource strengthens close‑reading skills and deepens understanding of Shakespeare’s dramatic structure and character development.
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