Shakespeare's Heroes Worksheet

A 7 page Shakespeare’s Heroes Worksheet, for use examining any of Shakespeare’s heroes. This worksheet helps students analyse heroic characters, examine their flaws and consider Shakespeare’s ideas about heroism. (Writing space included)

What’s Included?
Identify the qualities associated with heroic characters and consider which are most important.
Choose a character from a Shakespeare play studied in class.
Explore how the character is initially presented and what makes them appear heroic.
Examine qualities such as courage, intelligence and determination, supporting ideas with evidence from the play.
Investigate character flaws, including ambition, pride, jealousy and impulsiveness.
Analyse an important decision, its consequences and whether the character could have acted differently.
Evaluate the character on a scale from completely heroic to deeply flawed, justifying the judgement.
Select a quotation and explore how Shakespeare’s language presents the character as heroic.
Identify key moments of heroism and explain why they are significant.
Consider arguments for and against viewing the character as a hero.
Explore what Shakespeare might be suggesting.
Apply ideas from the worksheet to an extended analytical response about a heroic character.