Macbeth: the role of guilt
Why this, why now
In this unit, pupils learn about the importance of guilt in 'Macbeth'. They first conceptualise guilt within 'Macbeth', before exploring light, the supernatural, sleep and blood as symbols of guilt in the play. They finally write a nuanced and tentative argument about the role of guilt in the play.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Macbeth: the role of guilt
In this unit, pupils learn about the importance of guilt in 'Macbeth'. They first conceptualise guilt within 'Macbeth', before exploring light, the supernatural, sleep and blood as symbols of guilt in the play. They finally write a nuanced and tentative argument about the role of guilt in the play.
7 lessons- Exploring the motif of sleep in 'Macbeth'
- Exploring Act 1, Scene 3 of 'Macbeth' through the lens of guilt
- Writing a response about guilt in 'Macbeth'
- Exploring blood as symbol of guilt in 'Macbeth'
- Conceptualising guilt in 'Macbeth'
- Exploring the supernatural as a symbol of guilt in 'Macbeth'
- Exploring the motif of light in 'Macbeth'