These Macbeth display posters pair character images from the renowned Patrick Stewart version of Macbeth with high-level vocabulary descriptions.
The character images helps students visualise key figures from the play. Seeing actors embodying the roles of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, the witches, Macduff and Banquo can bring these characters to life, making them more relatable and tangible for students.
The high-level vocabulary descriptions accompanying each character serve multiple purposes. They enhance students’ vocabulary by introducing them to sophisticated words that are integral to understanding the nuances of Shakespearean language.
Additionally, these descriptions provide insights into the complex personalities and motivations of the characters, offering valuable analytical prompts for classroom discussions and essay writing.
Use this Macbeth display as a visual aid during class to encouraging students to analyse character traits and relationships in greater depth.
Macbeth display posters
- Macbeth: noble, ambitious, mercurial, ruthless
- Lady Macbeth: fragile, dominant, vehement, manipulative
- The witches: ambiguous, duplicitous, prophetic, omniscient
- Macduff: taciturn, sincere, patriotic, vengeful
- Banquo: loyal, dutiful, suspicious, regal
Laura Holder is an English teacher and Shakespeare lover. You can find her at teachingtoptens.wordpress.com and on Twitter at @LauraLolder. Find more of her resources on her TES page laurajholder.
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