A Property of the Clan: Scaffold

INTRODUCTION
- Thesis
Statement

- Texts

Power is the ability to do something- there are many

different types and uses of power- it is unequal in its
distribution- impacts people in different ways.
Shakespeares Macbeth and Enrights A Property of the
Clan

- Techniques
-

Aside, characterisation, juxtaposition, dialogue, diction,

monologue, staging

BODY
P1
- Statement (topic
sentence)

One of the key themes in in Shakespeares Macbeth is the

power of ambition, and the impact that this can have on an
individuals choices and actions.

- Technique 1
- Example (quote)
1
- Analysis

Aside
If good, why do I yield to that suggestion, Whose horrid image
doth unfix my hair (Macbeth)

- Technique 2
- Example (quote)
2

Juxtaposition of characterisation
And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of
darkness tell us truths;|Win us in honest trifles, to betrays|In
deepest consequence. (Banquo)

Enrights play, A Property of the Clan, also explores the

concept of power. It highlights that power is unequally
distributed in our society- some have it and others do not.
(unequal power between men and women- patriarchal society)
Characterisation
Girls cant balance right. Their centre of gravity is all up the
shit. (Ricko)

- Analysis
- Link sentence

P2
- Statement (topic
sentence)
- Technique 1
- Example (quote)
1

- Analysis
- Technique 2
- Example (quote)
2

Monologue
She was a total moll. A real little cock-teasing whore. Ask
anyone.

- Statement (topic
sentence)

The impact that abusing power can have on the individuals

who do so is also explored in both plays.

- Technique 1
- Example (quote)
1

Diction
Im not a dobber. But I had to tell someone. I had to let it out.
Its eating into me. (Jared)

Staging/ dialogue
Thou canst not say I did it; never shake| Thy gory locks at
me! (Macbeth)

- Analysis
- Link sentence

P3

- Analysis
- Technique 2
- Example (quote)

2
- Analysis

Staging/ monologue
Heres the smell of blood still; all the perfumes of Arabia will
not sweeten this little hand! (Lady Macbeth)

- Link sentence

CONCLUSION
- Restate thesis
-Summarise ideas
-Strong concluding
statement

In conclusion, both Enrights A Property of the Clan and Shakespeares

Macbeth use dramatic techniques to illustrate that power impacts upon
individuals in different ways. Both texts communicate the idea that the
unequal nature of power in its types, use and abuses means that its impact
on individuals is equally diverse and varied.