This engaging and academically rigorous resource explores the vital contextual link between James I’s political treatise Basilikon Doron and Shakespeare’s Macbeth, offering students a deep understanding of kingship, divine right, and the political ideology influencing the play’s construction.
Ideal for GCSE English Literature students, this worksheet is structured to develop historical contextual knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills, while drawing direct thematic parallels between the source text and the play.
Resource includes:
Clear summary of Basilikon Doron and its key political and moral principles
Detailed thematic links between James I’s vision of monarchy and characters in Macbeth
Student comprehension tasks and source analysis questions
Character comparison table with scaffolded prompts
Critical essay question with planning support
Perfect for:
AQA, Edexcel, OCR GCSE English Literature specifications
Pre-reading or during teaching of Macbeth
Stretch and challenge activities for HPA students
Contextual enrichment for coursework or revision
This is a high-quality, printable resource designed to build depth of knowledge and strengthen students’ ability to respond to AO3 (context) in a meaningful and relevant way.
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