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The Ultimate Guide to Analysing ‘Macbeth’ for English: Summary, Context, Themes & Characters
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Macbeth: Theatre as Life
Shakespeare seems to be obsessed with using theatre as a metaphor for life, as the imagery of playacting and performance features in many of his plays. Hear what Bell Shakespeare's Ivan Donato and John Bell have to say about this symbolism in Macbeth's final soliloquy. As you watch, consider the life lessons that Macbeth — and therefore the audience — learns from his 'hour upon the stage'.
Macbeth: Realisation and Regret
'Macbeth' is a play drenched in bloodshed and death. In this haunting soliloquy, delivered after Macbeth hears of his beloved wife's death, Macbeth seems to emerge from his bloodlust and reflect on what it has achieved. Join Bell Shakespeare's Ivan Donato as he infuses Macbeth's final soliloquy with pathos and regret.
Macbeth: Are You a Man or a Mouse?
Let's get inside the devious mind of Lady Macbeth! Bell Shakespeare's Kate Mulvany and John Bell explore the methods Lady Macbeth uses to manipulate her husband. This delightfully despicable character knows just which buttons to press! Listen in on the conversation with James Evans and see for yourself.
Lady Macbeth: The Power of Deadly Persuasion
After considering the matter carefully, Macbeth decides not to carry out the plan to murder King Duncan. Until, that is, he is persuaded to by his wife. Lady Macbeth is a fascinating character. Devoted wife or villainess? Watch this performance from Kate Mulvany and Ivan Donato of Bell Shakespeare to decide for yourself.
Macbeth- Graphic Novel (reimagined) by Below are a selection of academic journal articles regarding Macbeth.
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References
ABC. (2021, December 3). Macbeth: Theatre as life. ABC Education. https://www.abc.net.au/education/macbeth-theatre-as-life/13661456
ABC. (2021, December 3). Macbeth: Realisation and regret. ABC Education. https://www.abc.net.au/education/macbeth-realisation-and-regret/13661438
ABC. (2021, December 3). Macbeth: Are you a man or a mouse? ABC Education. https://www.abc.net.au/education/macbeth-are-you-a-man-or-a-mouse/13591240
ABC. (2021, December 3). Lady Macbeth: The power of deadly persuasion. ABC Education. https://www.abc.net.au/education/lady-macbeth-the-power-of-deadly-persuasion/13591232
Art of Smart. (2021). The ultimate guide to analysing ‘Macbeth’ for English: Summary, context, themes & characters. https://artofsmart.com.au/english/macbeth-analysis/
BBC. (2022). Macbeth: Themes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgv7hyc/revision/1
Cox, J. D. (2013). Religion and suffering in Macbeth. Christianity & Literature, 62 (2), 225-240. https://10.1177/014833311306200205
Dr Aidan. (2019, May 10).'Ambition' in Macbeth: Key quotes & analysis [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/O3v6SHRjZhM
Dr Aidan. (2019, February 7).' Appearance and reality' in Macbeth: Key quotes & analysis [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/hWNKsJLLQQQ
Dr Aidan. (2019, February 17).'Fate and free will' in Macbeth: Key quotes & analysis [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/9RkMKSUYXHE
Dr Aidan. (2019, February 17). The 10 most important quotes in Macbeth [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Gi-9nzAvQCE
Literary Devices. (2022). Macbeth themes. https://literarydevices.net/macbeth-themes/
McGuiness, F. (2015). Madness and magic: Shakespeare's Macbeth. Irish University Review, 45(1), 69-80. https://10.3366/iur.2015.0151
Mohta, M. (2019, January 1). What makes Shakespeare’s Macbeth ‘special’? [Image]. Indianfolk. https://www.indianfolk.com/makes-shakespeares-macbeth-special-edited/
Royal Shakespeare Company. (2022). Macbeth character relationship. https://www.rsc.org.uk/shakespeare-learning-zone/macbeth/character/relationships
Royal Shakespeare Company. (2022). Macbeth: Language analysis. https://www.rsc.org.uk/shakespeare-learning-zone/macbeth/language/analysis
SparkNotes. (2022). Macbeth: Banquo. https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/character/banquo/
SparkNotes. (2022). Macbeth: Full book summary quiz.https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/summary/
SparkNotes. (2022). Macbeth: Lady Macbeth.https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/character/lady-macbeth/|
SparkNotes. (2022). Macbeth. https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/character/macbeth/
SparkNotes. (2022). Macbeth: Macduff. https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/character/macduff/
SparkNotes. (2022). Macbeth: Themes. https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/themes/
SparkNotes. (2022). Macbeth: The three witches. https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/character/the-three-witches/
SparkNotes. (2022). Macbeth quotes.https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/quotes/theme/ambition/
trewq. (2021). Macbeth. Braingle. https://www.braingle.com/trivia/25857/macbeth.html
Wilson, L. (2012). Macbeth and the contingency of future persons. Shakespeare Studies, 40, 53-62.
