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GCSE: Macbeth
2,274 GCSE Macbeth essays
- Marked by Teachers essays 7
- Peer Reviewed essays 19
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Explore how the writers present choices in Macbeth by William Shakespeare and the Laboratory by Robert Browning.
4 star(s)A highly confident and well articulated essay which remains focused on the question. Evidence is used for Macbeth but only a little for Browning. Structure is also looked at.…
- Essay length: 1020 words
- Submitted: 19/02/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Paul Dutton
20/12/1999
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How far can the audience sympathise with Lady Macbeth?
4 star(s)Shows understanding of Lady Macbeth's character with textual support. Lacking in empathy for her character. Some references to language.…
- Essay length: 2238 words
- Submitted: 10/01/2012
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Marked by teacher:
Lynne Jung
20/02/2012
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What is the importance of Banquo in Shakespeare's play Macbeth?
4 star(s)This writer has referred to the text in some detail and has put quotes in context. At times they have commented on language but I would have liked more of…
- Essay length: 1252 words
- Submitted: 12/03/2004
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Marked by teacher:
Paul Dutton
20/12/1999
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In what ways does Shakespeare make the Banqueting scene dramatic?
3 star(s)A mixed response - some good points on Macbeth's state of mind and his response to the ghost but a lot of irrelevant detail on the play as a whole.…
- Essay length: 2287 words
- Submitted: 15/09/2011
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Marked by teacher:
Lynne Jung
20/02/2012
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Macbeth- Good vs evil
3 star(s)This student has remained focused on the question. They have provided some detailed evidence from the play to back up their points. More analysis on language would improve this. …
- Essay length: 935 words
- Submitted: 31/03/2008
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Marked by teacher:
Paul Dutton
25/12/1999
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Is Macbeth a horrible monster of is he a sensitive man - a victim of the witches, chance, his wife, and his own ambitions? In a curious way is he both?!
3 star(s)This pupil has dealt with the question well. They have used evidence from the text but a more detailed look at language would have improved this.…
- Essay length: 944 words
- Submitted: 10/03/2004
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Marked by teacher:
Paul Dutton
20/12/1999
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Shakespeare's use of imagery in 'Macbeth'
3 star(s)This writer has made some good points and has referred to the text in detail at times. They needed to explore language more often and to focus more on the…
- Essay length: 985 words
- Submitted: 30/08/2003
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Marked by teacher:
Paul Dutton
20/12/1999
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How does Shakespeare create dramatic tension in act 2 scene 2 of Macbeth?
5 star(s)All areas seem to have been covered with a substantial amount of analysis in this essay as the candidate works through the Act. The idea of creating dramatic tension is…
- Essay length: 1397 words
- Submitted: 26/10/2009
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Reviewed by:
happy_giggles
28/02/2012
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The Supernatural in "Macbeth"
4 star(s)The candidate starts with a good introduction, supernatural is discussed as a theme and how Shakespeare uses this to entice his audience. The essay flows well, there are some great…
- Essay length: 1575 words
- Submitted: 04/01/2012
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Reviewed by:
PicturePerfect
14/02/2012
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How far are the witches responsible for Macbeth's downfall?
4 star(s)The candidate has attempted to answer the question, however the essay feels a bit jumbled. It would flow better if s/he focused on all the reasons why and why not…
- Essay length: 1392 words
- Submitted: 20/11/2011
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Reviewed by:
PicturePerfect
12/02/2012
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