"MACBETH" is one of Shakespeare's shortest dramas, but also one of his densest in terms of action and language. It contains love, murder, ambition, magic and even more murder! It is a timeless classic and, therefore, a strong exam text, impressing any marker that you can take on such a 'highbrow' text.

This study guide contains everything that you need to make sense of this play:

- Contextual information

- Summary of the whole play and each Act

- Major quotations and analysis

- Major themes and analysis

- Details on how to structure an analytical response/essay

- And, best of all, five exemplar 'high end' essays for revision!

This study guide was created by a current English Literature teacher with a proven track record of A grade results. The 'Introduction' is geared towards the SQA National 5/Higher candidate, but the rest of this information is useful to any and all candidates studying "Macbeth".

So, open up ... and get ready to understand!