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Macbeth: Are you a man or a mouse?

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Macbeth: Are you a man or a mouse?

SUBJECTS:  Arts, English

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


Macbeth 1.7 Explainer


Let's get inside the devious mind of Lady Macbeth!

Bell Shakespeare's Kate Mulvany and John Bell explore the methods Lady Macbeth uses to manipulate her husband. This delightfully despicable character knows just which buttons to press!

Listen in on the conversation with James Evans and see for yourself.


Teachers

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Acknowledgements

Created by ABC Splash in collaboration with Bell Shakespeare.


Production Date: 2014


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