Complete Annotated Texts: Macbeth: Full Play with Annotations and Key Quotations by Alison Powell (author) and William Shakespeare (author)

Scholastic’s completely annotated set texts are designed to help students prepare for their closed book AQA GCSE English Literature examinations This full-colour ready-annotated edition of Shakespeare’s well-known tragedy is perfect for students and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. It includes

The full play

Detailed annotations on each page

Definitions of tricky vocabulary

Organised lists of key quotations

The full text of the play is set on an easy-to-read cream background with wide margins on every page providing helpful annotations about the key information on that page. This takes the student step-by-step through the play highlighting useful insights about the characters and plot as well as addressing the main themes and context. At the bottom of each page definitions are supplied to aid the understanding of unusual or archaic language used within the text.

At the back of the book students will find a helpful guide to key quotations from the play. Each quotation will reference where it appears in the play as a whole and identified with an at-a-glance ‘key’ symbol.

Examination: English Literature

Specification: GCSE 9-1

Set Text covered: Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Type: Set Text – Complete Annotated

About the play: When three sinister witches tell Macbeth that power and glory could be within his grasp, he murders the king in a bid to ensure his future. But he soon sees the error of his ways, for if you kill once, you will kill again - and the dead will return to haunt you for your sins. War, power, witchcraft, deadly deeds, relationships and risks are themes that run through this enduring play.

Scholastic have everything you need to succeed with your AQA English Literature examination including study guides, annotation-friendly editions, revision cards and essay planners. Truly the most comprehensive support for GCSE English available!