Macbeth Revision of Act 4 Date: Objectives Revise Act 4 before moving on to Act 4 Make sure everyone is following the story. Mark quotes (needed for 60% of any answer you give in PQE) All of this should be on a sheet which can be used for revision purposes later so don’t write on the sheet. Warm-up: Raise your hand and share a thought about Act 4 of Macbeth. What do you think about it?

Short questions – one to two line answers Short questions – one to two line answers. (For summary and recall of key moments). Answer as a group. Raise hands, share answers with class, discuss and write down an answer. Why does Macbeth meet the witches? (S1) What is the first apparition and what does it tell him? (S1) What is the second apparition and what does it tell him? (S1) What is the third apparition and what does it tell him? (S1) What else do the witches show Macbeth and how does this affect him? (S1) Why is Lady Macduff angry? (S2) Why does Lady Macduff think she is safe? Is she safe? (S2) Why are Malcolm and Macduff in England? (S3) What three things does Malcolm say about himself to test Macduff’s character? (S3) What powers has King Edward of England? (S3)

Mid-sized questions – point, quote, explanation (For clarification and techniques and themes). Raise hands to share and discuss quotes; where they are and what you think they mean. Prophecy. Examine the three apparitions and what they say. Which is the most important prophecy in your opinion? Explain your choice (S1) Macbeth becomes more impulsive at the end of scene one. Find evidence to prove this is correct. State of affairs. Ross describes Scotland as a ‘wild and violent sea’. Examine what he says in scene two and explain what is wrong in Scotland. (S2) Honour. Is Macduff a good man? Base your response on his conversation with Malcolm in scene three.(S3)

Long question – three P. Q. E Long question – three P.Q.E. (For analysis of most important parts in the act). Individual exercise. Finish for homework. Macbeth enters Act 4 nervous and unsure of himself. How do the witches, their apparitions and visions affect Macbeth? Who is to blame for the events of the play: the witches or the people? Explain your choice.