This week on Crash Course Literature, John Green is continuing to talk about Shakespeare's dark, bloody, Scottish play, Macbeth. This time around, we're looking at the play's characters operate, how the play deals with gender, and the...

The Sound! The Fury! Today, we're talking about Shakespeare's Scottish play, Macbeth. So, was Macbeth really predestined to do all the murdering and bad kinging and other terrible stuff? That's the big question in Macbeth, and it's one...

There's a play so powerful that an old superstition says its name should never be uttered in a theater. A play that begins with witchcraft and ends with a bloody, severed head. A play filled with riddles, prophecies, nightmare visions,...

This video examines the onset of Act 5 in Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on the escalating tension as English forces aim to dethrone Macbeth. It particularly highlights the psychological unraveling of Lady Macbeth, evidenced by her...

This video explores the critical encounter in Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where the doctor and the gentlewoman discuss Lady Macbeth's troubling sleepwalking incidents. Viewers will gain insights into the psychological...

This video features an interview with Malcolm from Shakespeare's "Macbeth." The discussion focuses on the scene in which Macduff confronts the aftermath of King Duncan's murder at Macbeth's castle. Malcolm, Duncan's son, is informed...

This video provides a discussion about a crucial scene from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Macduff arrives at Macbeth's castle to fetch King Duncan, only to discover the king's murder. This discussion explores themes of betrayal...

Join Davina and Ralph as they delve into the multifaceted layers of Shakespeare's craftsmanship in Act 1, Scene 7 of Macbeth. Explore Shakespeare's roles as dramatist, philosopher, and poet, as they analyze the characters' moral...

This video explores the initial interactions between King Duncan, Lady Macbeth, and their guests upon arriving at Macbeth's castle. It delves into themes of hospitality, honor, and the dynamics between characters, highlighting the...

In this passage from "Macbeth," Lady Macbeth expresses concern about her husband's nature, believing it to be too kind to seize the opportunity for greatness. She desires to imbue him with the courage and ruthlessness necessary to pursue...

This video explores the cultural beliefs surrounding witches in Shakespearean times, highlighting their association with evil spirits. It also delves into the concept of "murdering ministers" as invisible beings who can only be seen when...

This video examines Lady Macbeth's speech from Shakespeare's "Macbeth," highlighting her insights into Macbeth's ambition and moral hesitations. It explains her critique of Macbeth's desire to achieve greatness honorably and his internal...

This video delves into the rich use of figurative language in a brief but potent speech by Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's "Macbeth." The discussion highlights how Lady Macbeth manipulates words to foreshadow Duncan's impending doom and...

This video explores the complex themes of witchcraft and destiny in Act 1 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," particularly through the character of Lady Macbeth. The analysis focuses on Shakespeare's use of language to present Lady Macbeth...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the role of gender in Macbeth. Decide for yourself - is Macbeth Shakespeare’s most misogynistic play? Or has Shakespeare subtly challenged the rigid gender roles of his...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the danger of unchecked ambition in Macbeth. See how ambition warps Macbeth - a noble and loyal hero - into a delusional, evil tyrant.

Along the way, learn how to analyse...

After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of Macbeth’s themes with detailed textual analysis!

This lesson unpacks quotes from characters other than Macbeth, including the spooky witches and the...

The brave Macbeth meets three spooky witches, who give him the tantalising prophecy that he is destined to become King of Scotland! Surprised yet excited, he is urged on by his wife to kill the king and steal the throne for himself....

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension that exists between order and chaos in Macbeth. See the chaos that breaks out across Scotland when Macbeth becomes king.

Along the way, learn how to analyse...

After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of Macbeth’s themes with detailed textual analysis!

This lesson unpacks the most famous and significant quotes uttered by Macbeth himself. These quotes chart...

Today we'll look at one of the mot common mistakes I see students make in their writing, poor introductions. Thankfully, a little bit of time and creativity makes this one of the easiest writing mistakes to fix.

Reading, summary, and analysis of Robert Frost's "Out, Out-" In this video we'll look at the poem's literary techniques, historical context, biographical connection, and Shakespeare inspired title. The buzz saw snarled and rattled in the...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between appearances and reality. See how Macbeth takes place in a world full of chaos, where what is real often turns out to be very different to how it first...

Macbeth tells the story of a good man gone bad, driven to murder by ugly ambition and fueled by a power-hungry wife. Macbeth goes to murder King Duncan. Lady Macbeth helps her husband bury the murder weapons. This video is part 3 of the...