I wonder if the betrayal of Banquo by Macbeth is foreshadowed by their exceptional bravery on the battlefield. For if we consider their capacity for bloody valour as remarked… Read More »GCSE Macbeth: The Problem of Banquo. A few thoughts about the connivance of the witches.
The diminished, nearly pitiful Queen begins her final few minutes on stage carrying ‘a taper’ which brings forth a curious, even recriminatory question from the doctor.’ How came she by… Read More »Lady Macbeth washing her hands in Macbeth Act Five Scene One: Short Analysis and Comments. GCSE Literature Tuition Bolton
Macbeth and Ambiguity. (ONE) When critically reading any text it is always illuminating to explore the moments when something strikes you as strange or ambiguous. These moments are worthy of reconsideration because… Read More »Macbeth: Ambiguity in Act One, Scene Two- ‘What bloody man is that?’ ( GCSE English Literature Bolton)
Oh, full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife! What is revealed about Macbeth’s mental state here? Here are a few suggested responses to support your own ideas. See which… Read More »GCSE English Literature: Macbeth’s mind full of Scorpions ( Analysis Bolton English Tuition)
