Macbeth: a study guide and exemplar essays

"MACBETH" is one of Shakespeare's shortest dramas, but also one of his densest in terms of action and language. It contains love, murder, ambition, magic and even more murder! It is a timeless classic and, therefore, a strong exam text, impressing any marker that you can take on such a 'highbrow' text.

This study guide contains everything that you need to make sense of this play:

- Contextual information

- Summary of the whole play and each Act

- Major quotations and analysis

- Major themes and analysis

- Details on how to structure an analytical response/essay

- And, best of all, five exemplar 'high end' essays for revision!

This study guide was created by a current English Literature teacher with a proven track record of A grade results. The 'Introduction' is geared towards the SQA National 5/Higher candidate, but the rest of this information is useful to any and all candidates studying "Macbeth".

So, open up ... and get ready to understand!