Shakespearean Conflict · Spring Term 1
Themes of Ambition and Fate
Tracing the development of central themes throughout the play's structure.
Key Questions
- 1To what extent are the characters' downfalls caused by their own choices versus external fate?
- 2How does Shakespeare use supernatural elements to reflect moral disorder?
- 3In what ways does the playwright use dramatic irony to build tension for the audience?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: English - Shakespeare and DramaKS3: English - Reading and Literary Analysis
Year: Year 8
Subject: English
Unit: Shakespearean Conflict
Period: Spring Term 1
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