Macbeth: some questions and resources

Hi all,

I’ve been meaning to share some key Macbeth resources for a little while, so here we go…

Here is a pdf file of all the Macbeth questions.

 

Questions on Lady Macbeth, the witches and themes like guilt and ambition are all good bets, so make sure you revise them and prepare your arguments and quotations for them.

 

Here is my model answer to the Lady Macbeth ‘fiend-like’ question.

Here is my uber-plan for a question on the witches.

 

If I think of anything else, I’ll add it later.

 

Mr M

More Jekyll and Hyde goodies

Hi all, 

I’m putting together some key resources for Macbeth revision. I'll post these soon.  But in the meantime, here are a few more bits on Jekyll and Hyde:

 

My model essay of Good/Evil

My model essay on Hyde

My model essay on Utterson

Another teacher’s Utterson essay (he has a different take to me!)

 

Duality in Jekyll and Hyde (British Library article)

‘Navigating Jekyll and Hyde’s London’ – a useful article about context and methods

Jekyll and Hyde @ PMT Revision

To make it easy to see the past questions at-a-glance, I've summarised them below:

2016 (sample paper): Mr Hyde as a 'frightening outsider' (extract from Chapter 2)

2017: Sympathy for Dr Jekyll (extract from Chapter 7)

2018: How Stevenson creates 'mystery and tension' (Chapter 4)

2019: Hyde as 'inhuman and disturbing' (Chapter 8)

2020: Ideas about 'good and evil' (Chapter 10)

2021: Settings and atmosphere ('disturbing and threatening') (Chapter 10)

2022: Jekyll as a 'mysterious character' (Chapter 6)

2023: Hyde as a 'threatening and dangerous character' (Chapter 1)

Finally, I've written some questions based on things that have not yet come up. Here they are:

 

Hope these help!

 

Mr M

Jekyll and Hyde revision

Hi all,

Here, finally, is a first revision blogpost on Jekyll and Hyde.

 

First, some key resources:

Here’s an audiobook on Librivox.

 

·       Alternatively, you can download the Librivox app to your phone and stream the book for free.

 

·       If you are listening on a laptop, there’s an online text with audio here.

 

·       There’s a full study guide for the book on Sparknotes, with summaries, themes and quizzes.

 

·       Here is a part of a study guide with two pages of questions on each chapter.

 

·       And here is another study guide, this time from Coursehero.

 

·       Here are the key quotations on Quizlet.

 

What to revise

Next you need to think about what you need to revise to properly prepare yourself for the exam. Here are some ideas:

 

Re-read the text and know the plot:

1)    “THE STORY OF THE DOOR”

During a walk, Utterson and Enfield discuss the strange events surrounding a neglected building and the figure of Mr. Hyde.

2)   “THE SEARCH FOR MR. HYDE”

Utterson begins investigating the mysterious Mr. Hyde. He finds himself haunted by nightmares. He looks for Dr. Jekyll.

3)   “DR. JEKYLL WAS QUITE AT EASE”

Utterson speaks to Jekyll, but doesn’t get the answers that he is looking for regarding Mr. Hyde.

4)   “THE CAREW MURDER CASE”

One year later. Mr. Hyde is a suspect in a murder case, but his whereabouts are unknown.

5)   “THE INCIDENT OF THE LETTER”

Utterson finds Jekyll, with a letter from Hyde. Utterson consults Mr. Guest regarding the letter.

6)   “THE REMARKABLE INCIDENT OF DR. LANYON”

Jekyll seems to be improving, but then refuses visitors. Utterson goes to see Lanyon to find him sickly and unhappy.

7)    “INCIDENT AT THE WINDOW”

Utterson and Enfield walk again. They see Jekyll, who suddenly cuts off their conversation.

8)   “THE LAST NIGHT”

Jekyll’s butler, Poole, comes to Utterson. They consider what to do about the mysterious person in the laboratory.

9)   “DR. LANYON’S NARRATIVE”

Lanyon’s letter about what he saw before his death.

10)                   “HENRY JEKYLL’S FULL STATEMENT OF THE CASE”

Jekyll’s explanation of events.

 

 

Key characters

Collect together quotes and notes on the following:

·       Jekyll

·       Hyde

·       Utterson

·       Lanyon

 

Themes

Brainstorm quotes, motifs, images and ideas on the following themes:

·       Duality

·       Repression

·       Science & Religion

·       Reputation

 

Methods

Brainstorm examples of the following features and make sure you can explain their significance:

·       Narrative structure

·       Embedded narratives

·       Use of documents

·       Gothic settings (and urban gothic)

·       Symbolism and motifs (e.g. Jekyll’s house; doors, locks and windows; the safe; wine)

·       Imagery (e.g. animal imagery, hell)

 

Extracts and questions

·       Here are the past questions:

·       Practise annotating questions and extracts.

·       Make plans.

·       Try some writing.

 

I’ll add more as I think of it!

 

In the meantime, please let me know if you have any revision or resources requests.

 

55 days to go!

 

Mr M