The key line from the play in this context is when Lady Macbeth is advising her husband to ‘look like th’innocent flower, / But be the serpent under’t’.” - Flo (L5) One particular way that the play could be viewed as particularly relevant is the idea of having ambition which, in a modern context, could be something such as wanting to get into a good university.Īnother way in which it is very relevant to students is the point the play makes between appearance and reality, how it links to social media and the desire to present the best version, or an untrue version, of yourself online. We are potentially subconscious consumers of Macbeth, hearing Shakespeare's themes through music, books or tv programmes. However, I believe there are probably many ways that it influences us such as through the language. “I think that Macbeth is relevant for young people in 2020 although not necessarily directly from the play or no more than as part of your English GCSE. Perhaps the most important question asked was: ‘What relevance does Shakespeare’s Macbeth have for young people in our 2020 society?’įlo and Emily shared their thoughts on what young people can take from this famous historical play: Our L5 students were asked a number of philosophical questions about the play, addressing subjects such as the moral of the play, what is learnt about human nature, issues of gender, ambition, crime. One of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Macbeth tells the story of one man's violent rise to a position of power as king of his country, and of his even more violent downfall. L5 English students have been studying Shakespeare’s Macbeth for their literature coursework.
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