‘ …look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under’t.’ Lady Macbeth’s advice to her husband indicates her familiarity with deception. Her use of the imperative ‘look’ underlines her… Read More »Macbeth GCSE English Literature Revision : ‘ look like the innocent flower/But be the serpent under’t.’ ( Bolton English Tuition )
1) Remember that any extract you have to analyse must be pivotal to the play or novel. Think about the importance of the scene structurally. What is its role in… Read More »GCSE Macbeth Act One Scene Seven: How to attempt an extract question confidently and successfully.
Macduff. A trusted member of Duncan’s inner circle, Macduff’s vigorous knocking at the gates of Macbeth’s Castle signals the return of some emphatic, residual morality,’ here’s a knocking indeed.’ The… Read More »GCSE Macbeth Final Revision Notes: Women, Banquo’s Complicity, Macduff and Husbandry in Heaven.
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.
Malign Masculinity. Shakespeare explores the complex issues around what constitutes a ‘man’ in Macbeth. The eponymous protagonist appears heroic in the opening scenes as he returns from saving the Kingship… Read More »GCSE Macbeth: Malign Masculinity Analysis( Brief Notes English Literature Tuition Bolton)
LADY MACBETH Yet here’s a spot. Doctor Hark! she speaks: I will set down what comes fromher, to satisfy my remembrance the more strongly. LADY MACBETH Out, damned spot! out,… Read More »Macbeth Act Five Scene One: Analysis of Lady Macbeth – Using Step by Step technique. ( English Tuition/Private Tutor Bolton)
