Page 2: How to Revise
This page provides detailed revision strategies for characters and themes in Macbeth:
Characters to revise include Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, The Witches, Macduff, Lady Macduff, Duncan, Malcolm, and Donaldbain. For each character, students should consider their importance, development, key scenes, relation to themes, historical context, and select quotations.
Themes to revise include ambition, supernatural/witchcraft, leadership/kingship/tyranny, masculinity, femininity, guilt, and bravery/courage. For each theme, students should consider its importance, development, key scenes, relation to characters, historical context, and select quotations.
Example: For the character of Macbeth, consider how he changes from a loyal thane to a tyrannical king throughout the play.
Highlight: Using index cards to write down key quotations is recommended as an effective revision technique for Macbeth GCSE questions and answers.