Starting with this speech (Act 1, Scene 5), explore how Shakespeare presents ambition in Macbeth. Write about how ambition is presented at this point and in the play as a whole.
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Current 2026 exam seriesGCSE English Literature still requires at least one Shakespeare play nationally, and this page is for centres teaching AQA Macbeth.If your school does AQA and has chosen Macbeth, students need extract analysis, whole-play coverage, and Jacobean context ready for Paper 1.
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Starting with this conversation (Act 2, Scene 2), explore how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Write about how their relationship is presented at this point and in the play as a whole.
Starting with this moment in the play (Act 5, Scene 1), "Lady Macbeth is a female character who changes during the play." Explore how far you agree with this view.
Starting with this speech (Act 3, Scene 1), explore how Shakespeare presents Macbeth's fears. Write about how his fears are presented at this point and in the play as a whole.
Extract: Act 3, Scene 1Starting with this conversation (Act 5, Scene 3), explore how far Shakespeare presents Macbeth as a male character who changes during the play.
Extract: Act 5, Scene 3Starting with this extract, to what extent does Shakespeare present Lady Macbeth as a strong female character? Write about her at this point and in the play as a whole.
Starting with this extract (Act 1, Scene 7: "I have no spur"), how does Shakespeare present Macbeth as an ambitious character?
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