Macbeth (Part B) Begin by reading the question and identifying the key focus for the response. Consider firstly, why is this theme so important within the play? Themes in Macbeth Ambition Kingship Supernatur al Conflict (Order and Chaos) Revenge and Justice Deceit Prediction s Appearance and reality Fate and free will Masculinit y and femininity Identify three examples from across the whole play (ideally one from the beginning, one from the middle and one from the end) where this theme is really key. Can you remember a quote to support each example? (Even if it is just a word!) How does your contextual understanding support the examples you have identified? Context The Great Chain of Being King James I Witches and the supernatura l Adam and Eve The role of women War of the roses The Gunpowder plot Remember the structure of your response – using the mentor level 4 response to the right Introductio n Why is the theme so integral to the play? Example 1 Judgement, evidence, understanding including link to context and significance