Macbeth: Full Play with Annotations and Key Quotations

Scholastic's completely annotated set texts are designedto help students prepare for their closed book AQA GCSE EnglishLiterature examinationsThis full-colour ready-annotated edition of Shakespeare's well-knowntragedy is perfect for students and Shakespeare enthusiastsalike. It includesThe full playDetailed annotations on each pageDefinitions of tricky vocabularyOrganised lists of key quotations  The full text of the play is set on an easy-to-read cream backgroundwith wide margins on every page providing helpful annotationsabout the key information on that page. This takes the studentstep-by-step through the play highlighting useful insights aboutthe characters and plot as well as addressing the main themes andcontext. At the bottom of each page definitions are supplied toaid the understanding of unusual or archaic language used withinthe text. At the back of the book students will find a helpful guide tokey quotations from the play. Each quotation will reference whereit appears in the play as a whole and identified with an at-a-glance'key' symbol. Examination: English LiteratureSpecification: GCSE 9-1Set Text covered: Macbeth by WilliamShakespeareType: Set Text - Complete Annotated  About the play: When three sinister witches tellMacbeth that power and glory could be within his grasp, he murdersthe king in a bid to ensure his future. But he soon sees theerror 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 thatrun through this enduring play.Scholastic have everything you need to succeed with your AQAEnglish Literature examination including study guides, annotation-friendlyeditions, revision cards and essay planners. Truly themost comprehensive support for GCSE English available!