Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches Macbeth murders the king to ensure his ambitions come true. But he soon learns the meaning of terror killing once he must kill again & again & the dead return to haunt him. A story of war witchcraft & bloodshed Macbeth also depicts the relationship between husbands & wives & the risks they are prepared to take to achieve their desires. ...

Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches Macbeth murders the king to ensure his ambitions come true. But he soon learns the meaning of terror
- killing once he must kill again & again & the dead return to haunt him. A story of war witchcraft & bloodshed Macbeth" also depicts the relationship between husbands & wives & the risks they are prepared to take to achieve their desires."
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This Essentials Text Guide gives students a thorough analysis of the plot & structure of Macbeth along with in-depth exploration of characters & themes to allow students to focus on the text. The content is broken down into manageable sections & advice is offered to help build tudents confidence. Exam tips & techniques are provided to support students throughout he revision process. / Key"ations from the text for added focus / Suitable for use throughout the GCSE English Literature course or in the run-up to examinations / Sample essay questions & essay plans / Quick Tests at the end of each section reinforce understanding / Reliable revision methods & techniques give students plenty of support This Essentials Text Guide gives students a thorough analysis of the plot & structure of Macbeth along with in-depth exploration of characters & themes to allow students to focus on the text. The content is broken down into manageable sections & advice is offered to help build tudents confidence. Exam tips & techniques are provided to support students throughout he revision process. / Key"ations from the text for added focus / Suitable for use throughout the GCSE English Literature course or in the run-up to examinations / Sample essay questions & essay plans / Quick Tests at the end of each section reinforce understanding / Reliable revision methods & techniques give students plenty of support ...

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Letts Explore contain a thorough analysis of the plot & structure of key examination texts. GCSE Macbeth helps students to fully understand the text in detail. In addition to helping prepare for the exam this handy literature guide covers the literature as well as how students will be tested in the exam. * Gives in-depth exploration of characters & themes *
Includes: tips guidance & quizzes to reinforce knowledge * Contain key"ations from the texts
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This 2008 book is an extensively-annotated edition of Macbeth offering a thorough reconsideration of one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. A full & accessible updated introduction studies the immediate theatrical & political contexts of Macbeth's composition especially the Gunpowder Plot & the contemporary account of an early performance at the Globe. It treats such issues as whether the Witches compel Macbeth to murder; whether Lady Macbeth is herself in some sense a witch; whether Banquo is Macbeth's accomplice in crime; & what criticism is levelled against Macduff. Several possible new sources are suggested & the presence of Thomas Middleton's writing in the play is proposed. An extensive well-illustrated account of the play in performance examines several cinematic versions such as those by Kurosawa & Roman Polanski & a brand new introductory section on recent performances & adaptations brings the edition completely up-to-date. ...

One of Shakespeare's greatest plays retold for English Language learners. Macbeth is the bravest general in Scotland & a loyal servant to King Duncan. But then he hears that one day he could be king himself. Mad with ambition Macbeth sets out on a bloody path to power. Comes with a CD which contains full readings of the text by native speakers in both British English & American English. ...

No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of Macbeth "on the left-hand page side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation on the right. Each No Fear Shakespeare contains The complete text of the original play A line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday language A complete list of characters with descriptions Plenty of helpful commentary" ...

This is William Shakespeare's full & unabridged play in comic book form. This full colour graphic novel presents The Scottish Play" just as Shakespeare intended: in its original & unabridged format. Ideal for purists students & readers who will appreciate the unaltered text. " Macbeth" is probably the most dramatic of Shakespeare's tragedies & this version will give you a brand new & totally fulfilling view of the sheer genius of Shakespeare's story telling. Witchcraft superstition murder
- it's all here! Featuring stunning artwork & full of action atmosphere & intrigue from start to finish; this new treatment of The Bard's wonderful tragedy will have you on the edge of your seat. It's 11th century Scotl&. Macbeth Thane of Glamis is one of King Duncan's greatest war captains. Upon returning from a battle with the rebellious Thane of Cawdor Macbeth & Banquo encounter three witches who prophecy that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor & then King. They also prophecy that Banquo will become the father of kings. When Lady Macbeth hears this she is determined to push her husband to take fate into his own hands & make himself king by murdering Duncan. Macbeth is reluctant to harm Duncan. But when the King makes arrangements to visit Macbeth's castle the opportunity presents itself. Pressed on by his wife Macbeth kills Duncan & blames the King's drunken attendants who he also kills. However Macbeth is racked with guilt & begins to see apparitions. When the body is discovered Malcolm & Donalbain the King's sons are suspicious of Macbeth & flee for their lives. To everyone else it looks as if the sons have been the chief conspirators & Macbeth is crowned King of Scotl&. Banquo's suspicions grow based on his encounter with the witches & Macbeth is wary of the second prophecy concerning Banquoa's offspring. Macbeth hires assassins to kill Banquo & his son Fleance. Banquo is murdered that night but Fleance escapes. The bloody ghost of Banquo appears to Macbeth at a feast tormenting his already guilty conscience. In addition Macduff once a comrade of Macbeth has fled after the King's sons to England as he also suspects Macbeth. In revenge Macbeth butchers Macduff's entire household. Macduff & the King's sons raise an army in England & march against Macbeth who is given another prophecy by the witches as he prepares for the assault. They tell him his throne is safe until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane & he will not die by the hand of any man born of a woman. Macbeth now feels invincible. Lady Macbeth on the other hand has been slowly driven mad by her dreams in the wake of Duncan's murder. She sleepwalks & eventually kills herself. Macbeth learns that many of his lords are deserting & joining Malcolm's army which approaches Dunsinane under cover of boughs which they've cut from the trees of Birnam Wood. Macbeth & Macduff eventually meet on the bloody battlefield. Macbeth laughs derisively relating the witches' prophecy. But Macduff retorts that he was from his mother's womb untimely ripp'd & not (technically) of woman born. The play ends with the death of Macbeth & Malcolm is crowned King of Scotl&."
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