MACBETH: Personification

As part of the introduction to our Year 8 Macbeth Study, we’re looking, in acute detail, at some small excerpts from the main play.

Before we start reading – before we know the plot – we’re putting the microscope on the language of Shakespeare and what this might reveal. My proposition with this presentation is that Shakespeare has Macbeth use personification to reveal the extent to which Macbeth is blaming external forces for the choices he is about to make.

Author: Christopher Waugh

“Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth.” (Katherine Mansfield)

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  1. Hi Chris. Any chance you could share the worksheet with me?!

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    • Hi Emily,

      Of course! I’d be happy to share the worksheet. I’ll first have to complete it, but when I do I’ll upload it to this site as well. I’m flattered you’re interested! If you have any feedback about anything I’m producing on here, do let me know.

      Chris

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