A revision masterclass aimed at HA students exploring how historical context is woven throughout Macbeth. Explores what is meant by context in an exam and then focuses on The Great Chain of Being, The Gunpowder Plot & James 1st, The Role of Women and Biblical References

An overview of Macbeth’s character arc across the whole play. Recaps each Act and and scene relevant to Macbeth, drawing on key quotes and ideas and considering the contrasts in Macbeth’s character. Begins to draw contextual links between scenes and links to themes etc.