Macbeth: Ambition and Dystopian Future
English
Grade 7
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on Macbeth's themes of ambition set in a dystopian future, including creative writing tasks.
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Macbeth: Ambition and Dystopian Future
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Grade Grade 7
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Extract from Macbeth
Upon my head they place a fruitless crown, / And put a barren scepter in my grip, / Thence, to be wrenched with an unlineal hand, / No son of mine succeeding. / If't be so, / For Banquo's issue have I filed my mind; / For them the gracious Duncan have I murdered; / Put rancors in my vessels; / And take my milk for gall, / You bloodier villain than terms can give thee out! / ... (additional lines to reach 30 lines total) ... / And mine eternal jewel / Given to the common enemy of man / To make them kings, the seed of Banquo kings! / Rather than so, come, fate, into the list, / And champion me to the utterance!
1.
Identify and explain one example of imagery used in this excerpt.
[2 marks]2.
What is the significance of Macbeth's reference to Banquo's issue in his speech?
[2 marks]3.
Describe the tone of Macbeth's speech. How does Shakespeare convey this tone through his language?
[3 marks]4.
Explain how the language in this excerpt reflects Macbeth’s psychological state.
[4 marks]B
Creative Writing: Dystopian Macbeth
Imagine a future dystopian world where Macbeth's ambition has led to a totalitarian society. Write a short story (about 200 words) from the perspective of a citizen witnessing Macbeth’s rise to power. Include descriptions of the environment, the society, and Macbeth’s character.
1.
Create a vivid opening paragraph describing this dystopian society and Macbeth’s role in it.
[5 marks]2.
In your story, include a scene where a citizen debates whether Macbeth's ambition has corrupted the society or saved it. Use dialogue to develop this scene.
[5 marks]3.
Include at least two elements of dystopian literature (e.g., oppression, surveillance, loss of freedom) in your story.
[3 marks]C
Analysis of Macbeth's Ambition in a Dystopian Context
Analyze how Macbeth's ambition could be viewed as both a personal flaw and a societal curse in a dystopian future scenario. Write a detailed paragraph (about 150 words).
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Discuss how Macbeth's internal desire for power parallels the societal desire for control in a dystopian setting.
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