AQA GCSE English Literature: Macbeth

Plot
1 Act one
2 Act two
3 Act three
4 Act four
5 Act five

Writer’s methods

Characters
1 Macbeth
2 Lady Macbeth
3 The witches
4 Macduff
5 Banquo
6 Duncan and Malcolm

Ideas and themes
1 Ambition
2 Power
3 Death and violence
4 Deception
5 Suffering and guilt
6 Evil and the supernatural

Exam skills and sample answers
Exam practice

AQA GCSE English Literature: Macbeth answers

This revision guide covers everything that you need to revise for Macbeth. You’ll build all the knowledge and skills that you need for your AQA GCSE English Literature exam. In addition, delve into the characters, themes and methods. Learn the best way to approach exam questions and get plenty of practise on how to write your answers. 

By working through the Knowledge – Retrieval – Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall, so that what you revise sticks in your memory.

Plot overview, characters, themes and methods are clearly covered within Knowledge Organisers

Retrieval questions check that knowledge is secure and build long-term retention

Exam-style practice questions give you lots of opportunities to practise the type of questions you will get in your exams and build your experience.

Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.

1. Knowledge – learn the facts
   Everything you need to know in each chapter is summarised in an easy-to-follow Knowledge Organiser.
2. Retrieval – check you’ve retained the knowledge
   Quick-fire recall questions and answers make sure you have learned the knowledge you will need for your exams.
3. Practice – complete questions in the style of the final exams
   Practise applying your knowledge and skills with plenty of exam-style questions. In addition, there are lots of hints and tips from revision and subject experts.

Series editor: Lyndsay Bawden
Author: Graham Elsdon

About Lyndsay Bawden

Lyndsay has been teaching English for over 22 years, and in that time has held many roles such as Trust Director of English, Head of English, and Lead Practitioner. She is a Principal Examiner, and a Specialist Leader in Education. Lyndsay speaks at events such as the Schools and Academies Show, Team English Icons, and for WomenEd. She currently works as a visiting lecturer and tutor for the University of Buckingham, and for Ark English Mastery as a school development lead. Lyndsay has written for TES, has recently completed her Master’s degree in Senior Educational Leadership, and is a published author. Find Lyndsay on X @LyndsayBawden.

About Graham Elsdon

Graham is a part of the Oxford Revise expert author team.