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Pity through Macbeth's soliloquies
To what extent do Macbeth's soliloquies encourage the audience to pity him? Explore at least two moments from the play to support your ideas.
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What a strong answer needs
- 1 view
- 2 moments
- 3 methods/context
- 4 judgement
- 5 clear writing
Why this answer loses marks
Using dialogue rather than soliloquies without addressing the form of soliloquy.
The examiner report notes that some candidates ignored or misunderstood 'soliloquies'; stronger answers focus on Macbeth speaking privately to the audience.