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GCSE English Literature · key term
Cruel or oppressive rule in which a ruler uses power for personal interests rather than the welfare of the people.
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Revise: Act 4Showing the child’s murder makes Macbeth’s tyranny an immediate human horror rather than a distant political report.
Cruel or oppressive rule in which a ruler abuses power.
Cruel or oppressive government in which a ruler uses power for personal interests rather than the welfare of the people.
For a whole-play essay, trace a developing argument: rightful rule, Macbeth’s insecurity and tyranny, then Malcolm’s promised restoration.
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Oppressive rule in which power is exercised without proper restraint.
Cruel or oppressive rule through the abuse of power.
Oppressive rule in which a ruler abuses power and restricts others' freedom.
Cruel or oppressive rule that prevents people from challenging those in authority.
Cruel and oppressive rule in which a ruler uses power without respecting the freedom or rights of others.
Cruel or oppressive use of power by a ruler.
Paper 1
Cruel or oppressive government in which a ruler uses power against the interests of the people.
Revise: Power and kingshipThe tragedy moves from service to a rightful king, through regicide and tyranny, towards the restoration of Duncan's heir.
Cruel or oppressive government in which a ruler abuses power.
Paper 1, Paper 2
Cruel or oppressive rule that denies others freedom and security.
Revise: Power and corruptionThe early harvest brings genuine cooperation and improvement; Major’s principles remain a moral alternative to tyranny. Corruption grows through identifiable choices, beginning with privileges that the animals accept and continuing with the removal of debate.
Cruel or oppressive rule, in which a ruler uses power for personal interests rather than the good of the people.
Cruel or oppressive rule, especially the use of political power for a ruler’s own interests rather than the people’s welfare.
Cruel and oppressive rule in which a ruler abuses power.
Cruel or oppressive government, especially rule that serves a ruler’s interests rather than the welfare of the people.
Component 1
Cruel or oppressive rule in which a ruler uses power for personal interests rather than the good of the people.
Revise: Act 3The lord’s description of Edward as a “holy king” contrasts morally legitimate rule with Macbeth’s tyranny. Act 3 ends with opposition gathering against the ruler who wanted complete security.
Cruel or oppressive government that uses power against the people it should protect.
Cruel or oppressive rule. Macbeth’s tyranny makes Scotland unsafe and brings suffering to its people.
Cruel or oppressive government in which a ruler uses power for personal interests rather than the welfare of the people.
