Macbeth - Themes: Ambition
English
Grade 6
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~16 mins
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on Macbeth's theme of ambition within its historical context, including original Shakespearean text and analysis questions.
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Macbeth - Themes: Ambition
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Introduction to Macbeth and Ambition
Dramatic dialogue and monologue from Macbeth's soliloquy in Act 1, Scene 7:
"If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well / It were done quickly: if the assassination / Could trammel up the consequence, and catch / With his surcease success; that but this blow / Might be the be-all and the end-all here, / But here, upon this bank and shoal of time, / We'ld jump the life to come. But in these cases / We still have judgement here; that we but teach / Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return / To plague the inventor: this even-handed justice / Commends the ingredients of our poison'd chalice / To our own lips."
1.
What does Macbeth mean when he says, 'If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well / It were done quickly'?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used in Macbeth’s speech. Provide the quote and explain its effect.
[3 marks]3.
Describe the historical setting of Macbeth and how it influences the theme of ambition.
[4 marks]4.
Explain the significance of Macbeth’s hesitation in the soliloquy regarding his ambition.
[2 marks]5.
What is the tone of Macbeth’s speech, and how does it reflect his state of mind?
[2 marks]6.
How does the historical context of King James I’s reign influence the portrayal of ambition in Macbeth?
[4 marks]7.
Identify and explain one example of imagery in Macbeth’s speech.
[3 marks]8.
In your opinion, how does Shakespeare’s depiction of Macbeth’s ambition serve as a warning today? Write a brief paragraph.
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- 12/31/2025
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