Context for GCSE English Literature: Macbeth

Contextual information vital to achieve a Grade 9 in the Shakespeare component of the English Literature GCSE, from a student who achieved a 9 in English Literature, including 34/34 in the Shakespeare section (158/160 overall). This document includes contextual information for both Shakespeare’s life and the historical circumstances surrounding the play, which may give you a deeper appreciation and understanding. It can be easily integrated into your essays, as all contextual information is related back to key themes (gender, supernatural, religion), including direct textual references.