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O-LevelLiterature in EnglishDrama2010/22 · May/June 2019 · Q825 Marks

At the end of the play Malcolm describes Macbeth as a 'butcher'. To what extent does Shakespeare's portrayal of Macbeth make you agree with this description?

  1. (a)At the end of the play Malcolm describes Macbeth as a 'butcher'. To what extent does Shakespeare's portrayal of Macbeth make you agree with this description?[25]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [25] demonstrates knowledge by incorporating well-selected reference to the text skilfully and with flair (AO1)
  2. [25] sustains a critical understanding of the text showing individuality and insight (AO2)
  3. [25] responds sensitively and in considerable detail to the way the writer achieves her/his effects (AO3)
  4. [25] sustains personal and evaluative engagement with task and text (AO4)

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Topic
Drama, O-Level Literature in English (syllabus 2010). Structured question, 25 marks.
Source
O-Level Literature in English, May/June 2019 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 8.

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