Prompt (120 words): Who is the most guilty in Macbeth? Give two reasons and one line from the play.
| Criteria | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answer to the prompt | Off topic | Partial | Clear | Clear and nuanced |
| Evidence from the play | None | General | Precise examples | Quotations analysed |
| Organisation | No plan | Basic | Paragraphs and connectors | Fluent and logical |
| Language | Many errors | Some errors | Few errors | Accurate and varied |
In my opinion, the most guilty is Macbeth. First, the witches only tell him he will be king; they never tell him to kill. Second, he kills Duncan and then Banquo, alone, without his wife's help. He even says that his only reason is "vaulting ambition". Lady Macbeth helps him at the beginning, but at the end she is destroyed by guilt. To conclude, Macbeth chooses his crimes.