| Text | Starting with this speech, explain how far you think Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a
powerful woman. Write about: • how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth in this speech • how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth in the play as a whole AO1 • Power in terms of status • Lady Macbeth’s power in terms of her relationship • Lady Macbeth as a powerful/effective character in the play • How Lady Macbeth changes as the play develops • Contrast between Act 1 and Act 3 and/or Act 5 AO2 • How Shakespeare uses Lady Macbeth to influence the plot development • The use of language to suggest Lady Macbeth’s desperation for power • The use and effect of imagery of the supernatural • The use and effect of pronouns to suggest power and control AO3 • Ideas about power and how it is achieved/perceived • Ideas about the role of women • Attitudes towards the supernatural • Ideas about the soul/heaven and hell • Ideas about equality/status {{c15::• Contemporary reception towards Lady Macbeth’s behaviour in this speech and
actions elsewhere in the play}} |
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