Year 12 English - Science Fiction and Fantasy
Macbeth
Shakespeare's "Macbeth" tells the story of a hero's tragic downfall. Influenced by the witches' "supernatural soliciting", his wife's manipulative words, and his own "vaulting ambition", we see Macbeth fall heavily from grace, committing a sequence of demonic acts resulting in his own demise.
Below are some links to aid your revision with extra notes on the text, a video version of the play, and audio-visual anayses to help deepen your knowledge and develop your essay writing for the exam.
Animated Tales of ShakespeareClick here to view a short animated version of "Macbeth" on YouTube. "The Animated Tales of Shakespeare" is a series of programmes presenting a wide range of Shakepeare's plays in animated form. These are good as an introduction to the texts, or for revision. |
Royal Shakespeare Company - MacbethSir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench brilliantly play the Macbeths in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play (1979). Follow the link to view some of the key scenes. |
Spark Notes - MacbethEnter this website to access a range of analytical notes on the play. There are sections on context, plot, characterisation, themes, important quotations, and study questions and essay topics. |
BBC Bitesize - MacbethThis is a fantastic revision website for students created by the British Broadcasting Company. You can access revision notes, sample questions, video discussions, and online tests. |
NZQA - Exams and ExemplarsThe New Zealand Qualifications Authority website gives you access to past exam papers, questions, examiners reports, and exemplar materials and viewing these should form a huge part of your revision. |