Act 4 Scene 1: The scene, annotated

This annotated version of Act 4 Scene 1 of Macbeth includes a language summary, analysis of Shakespeare's use of dramatic effects and a 'What's happening' precis, perfect for supporting students through a first, independent or group reading of the scene, for homework or as an additional level of support for students. There are also modern translations of the text to make the action more accessible and questions to engage students. 

There are also student-friendly comments on Shakespeare's use of a range of literary and poetic techniques in the scene, including iambic pentameter, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia and listing, and historical and contextual references to the play's relevance to King James I.