Macbeth is a favourite script text for GCSE English Literature. Its themes of murder, hallucinations and the supernatural span centuries and will captivate 21st Century students of all abilities. Macbeth, a noble Scottish knight, learns from a trio of witches that he is to inherit the throne of Scotland. Overwhelming passion to behold this prophecy and goaded by his grieving wife, Macbeth begins his killing spree at the top with King Duncan. Overcome with guilt and paranoia, Macbeth continues in his quest, now motivated by the need to eliminate suspicion. Supernatural visions and insanity ensue as the bloodbath continues, spurring Macbeth and his wife headlong towards similarly gory ends.