Macbeth

• Example Exam Questions


  • Explore how Shakespeare presents ambition in Macbeth

  2. Explore how Shakespeare presents the attitudes of Macbeth and Banquo towards the supernatural

  3. Explore how Shakespeare presents Macbeth as a violent character

  4. Explore how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a powerful character

  5. Explore how Shakespeare presents the differences between appearance and reality in Macbeth
• Useful Exam Phrases


  • Shakespeare presents... / shows... / hints... / creates... / uses ...

  Through the character of... Shakespeare shows / explores / questions...

  Shakespeare challenges the belief that...

  Shakespeare asks his reader to question / consider...

  Shakespeare reinforces this idea earlier / later in the play when...

  Shakespeare sends a clear message to his audience...