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    Shakespeare’s theme of temptation‚ conscience‚ evil and ambition in "Macbeth" are strongly developed right from the beginning. Shakespeare establishes the theme by imagery‚ language‚ and dramatic techniques. Shakespeare uses these techniques to show the flaws in Macbeth that leads to his tragic death. Macbeth was chosen to emphasize the drama and tragedy as he would have been one of the most courageous and honorable characters. From Macbeth’s death we can learn not to let temptation‚ desire‚ ambition

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    E MACBETH – William Shakespeare 1 (i) “Shakespeare’s Macbeth invites us to look into the world of a man driven on by ruthless ambition and tortured by regret.” Write a response to this view of the play‚ Macbeth‚ supporting the points you make by reference to the text. Mark ex 60 by reference to the criteria for assessment using the following breakdown of marks. P18 C18 L 18 M 6 60 marks A+ B C D E- 100% 60 – 51 42 33 24 23 – 0 30% 18 – 16 13 10 8 7 – 0 10% 6 – 5 4

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    satisfaction within oneself and being satisfied with what one has done in one’s life. Feeling isolated does not necessarily mean a person is bad. Evidence in Shakespeare play Macbeth ‚ demonstrates this quite clearly that MacBeth’s isolation comes from guilt ‚ over-ambition and greed. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth have both shown guilt‚ but at different stages in the play. Isolating guilty feelings only begins to isolate them from the world around them. Macbeth is the first to feel guilt at the begging

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    preparing scheme of work. Suggested solution A lesson plan is a group of ideas prepared and meticulous planned in order to equip pupils with the basic subject as reading‚ speaking‚ writing and basic arithmetic. It provides the framework of what is to be achieved in the process of managing the institution and involves the selection from among alternatives of the most suitable objectives which starts with a syllabus‚ scheme of work and a lesson plan. An institute of learning must ensure planning

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    TO WHAT EXTENT DOES SHAKESPEARE PRESENT MACBETH AS A VILLAIN? Shakespeare presents Macbeth more extensively as a villain using methods which would be more understood in the era the play was composed‚ which was the Jacobean period‚ but influenced by the reign of Elizabeth. During the Elizabethan period people were preoccupied with the supernatural‚ which is one of the main topics in Shakespeare’s play. In my opinion Shakespeare structures the play to make the audience see Macbeth transforming from

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    William Shakespere wrote Macbeth around 1606 for King James VI. Macbeth involves 3 witches who make prophecies for Macbeth about taking the throne. Ambition and desire drive Macbeth and Lady Macbeth to kill King Duncan. Later Banquo is killed due to Macbeth?s greed for the throne and jealousy of it being taken away and Lady Macbeth appears to go mad and die. Macbeth is then defeated. These themes of murder‚ ambition‚ greed and desire appear throughout the play among others. These themes are factors

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    Macbeth Essay Explore the ways the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth develop throughout the play. Making reference to Shakespeare’s use of language and stagecraft‚ examine the ways the events of the play impact on them and their relationship. William Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon in 1564. One of the most influential writers of all time‚ still remembered today for his enigmatic plays. The zeitgeist of England in the 17th century did nothing but intensify his success. In an

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    shows the attributes of what a good king should be. The play ‘Macbeth’ is set in medieval Scotland at the fictional time of King Duncan. Scotland is currently at war with the Norwegians when news of their victory comes through‚ with thanks to the two leaders of the army Macbeth and Banquo. On their travel home Macbeth and Banquo stumble upon some old hags‚ and they predict Macbeth’s future to him. This startles Macbeth and his hunger for power grows so much that he and his wife plot to murder the

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    THE TEACHINGS OF CONFUCIUS Confucius Confucius was born about 551 BC. with the family name K’ung. The respect he gained for his teachings led to his being referred to as Grand Master K’ung — K’ung Fu-tzu. The Western version of his name comes from this. He said that at fifteen he bent his mind to learning‚ and he continued to express a deep admiration for learning throughout his life. Confucius married at 19‚ his son being born a year later. Subsequently he had two daughters‚ one of

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    How does Shakespeare use the witches to create mood and effect on an audience? Macbeth was set around 1040s‚ during this era‚ Elizabethan and Jacobean times‚ the traditional theory of witches was widely accepted; and anyone who questioned it was believed to be a witch themselves; if there was suspicion of a person being a witch‚ prosecution was most likely made.  The play “Macbeth” is a tragedy‚ because of Macbeth; the hero aspect in the play is brought to ruin. Although he is not an idealistic

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