
MACBETH: 10 KEY QUOTES.
We know that learning and analysing key quotes is a vital of preparing for the GCSE English Literature exam.
These quotes cover a range of literary devices, themes and characters, meaning students will be prepared no matter what question comes up on exam.
Starter Activity: do a close reading of one of these quotes. This could be done individually, in pairs or small groups, or as a class. Annotate the quote, consider its context within the play, and explore any interesting linguistic elements. Contextualising the quote will help unlock the themes highlighted.
Spoken by: Lady Macbeth
Links to Themes: Men, Women, and Power
Spoken by: Macbeth
Links to Themes: Men, Women, and Power
Spoken by: Lady Macbeth
Links to Themes: Men, Women, and Power | Natural and Supernatural
Spoken by: Macbeth
Links to Themes: Men, Women, and Power | Conflict and Violence
Spoken by: Macbeth
Links to Themes: Men, Women, and Power
Spoken by: Macbeth
Links to Themes: Men, Women, and Power | Conflict and Violence
Spoken by: Macbeth
Links to Themes: Men, Women, and Power
Spoken by: Malcolm
Links to Themes: Men, Women, and Power | Conflict and Violence
Spoken by: Macbeth
Links to Themes: Conflict and Violence
Spoken by: Macbeth
Links to Themes: Natural and Supernatural