CliffsNotes on Shakespeare's Macbeth

by Alex Went

"Cliffs Notes" are study guides designed to assist students in studying great works of literature. Not a substitute for the original work, they are intended to be used as supplements to enhance the learning process. The guides seek to help students understand the overall structure of the work, understand the actions and motivations of the characters, and examine the author's social and cultural perspectives. Features of the series include: a biography of the author; an introduction to the work; summaries and/or critical commentaries; glossaries, genealogies and/or maps; character analysis; supplementary critical essays; review questions and suggested essay topics; bibliographies; and a list of characters.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

116 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 13, 2000

Reviews

[Tina Lewis]

Ok ok. So my secrets out. When it comes to reading most Classics, the best way for me to be able to get it is if I either read the a Cliff notes first, or watch a Version made into a Hollyweird movie. I read Dante's inferno that way and understood quite well and even found parts of it highly entertaining, if not outright hysterical.
As the saying goes-it's not stupid if it works lol.

[Tiffany Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love using CliffsNotes as they were intended: as a supplement to great literature. They are particularly useful as I homeschool my son (which is why I read this on Macbeth). My only complaint is this particular one seemed a little light on symbolism... although, if there isn't as much of it in the play, then I guess it can't be included. As always, a great supplemental tool; I love the layout of the more recent publications.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really appreciated the way he analyzed each act under these categories:
theme, character insight, literary device, style and language. Very helpful!
to see my review of Macbeth, go here:
http://wordsandpeace.com/2012/03/23/2...