Macbeth - Themes: Supernatural
English
Grade 6
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~20 mins
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A comprehension worksheet exploring the supernatural theme in Macbeth, with a focus on sports-themed analogies for Grade 6 students.
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Grade Grade 6
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Reading Passage: Macbeth's Soliloquy
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time,
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me,
Without my stir. New horrors wake in me,
And sports of death do dance before my eyes,
As if I were on a field of competition,
Where victory is uncertain and peril lurks.
Yet I must play my part, as in a game,
Awaiting my turn to score my goal,
Though shadows of doubt and fear surround me.
The supernatural whispers in my ear,
Like coaches shouting from the sidelines,
Telling me to seize the moment, to take the shot.
But I am haunted by the ghosts of doubt,
Just like athletes facing an impossible challenge.
1.
What is the main theme discussed in this excerpt from Macbeth?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary device used in the line "Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player."
[2 marks]3.
How does Shakespeare compare Macbeth's life to a game or sports competition?
[2 marks]4.
What does the phrase 'told by an idiot' suggest about Macbeth’s perspective on life?
[2 marks]5.
Explain how the supernatural is depicted in Macbeth's reflection on his life.
6.
Identify and explain one literary device used in the phrase "brief candle."
[2 marks]7.
Draw a connection between Macbeth's feelings about his destiny and a sports player facing an intense challenge. Use a sports metaphor in your answer.
[3 marks]8.
What is the tone of Macbeth's soliloquy? Support your answer with specific phrases from the extract.
[2 marks]9.
In your own words, describe how the supernatural influences Macbeth’s thoughts about his future.
10.
Creative Writing: Imagine Macbeth is a sports coach preparing a team for a big game. Write a short speech (20 lines) using sports metaphors to motivate his team while referencing supernatural elements discussed in the passage.
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