Senior Cycle students are currently studying what many consider to be Shakespeare's finest play; Macbeth.
A stunning piece of drama that examines human psychology, it also looks at humanity's' deepest fears, ambitions and emotions.
Containing some brilliantly written characters the play asks to us to consider what drives human ambition and the role of fate in determining the future. Macbeth sees Shakespeare use his unique blend of language, symbolism and metaphor to create a gripping drama that cause us to reflect
Due to its huge world popularity, the play has attracted some of the most renowned actors on stage and screen.
An excellent study resource can be found here:
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/
A good study of the play can be accessed here:
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/video-summary/
An excellent summary of the play can be found here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDEyq48CwNw
You can enjoy watching some famous film interpretations of the play and can sample the trailers below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqHhKuCQmoY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp70jXJFX9M