Writing about the play as a whole: How is Power Presented?
Writing about the play as a whole: How is Power Presented?
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- In this lesson, we will plan an essay on how power is presented in 'The Tempest'. We will look at different types of power in the play, and then zoom in on Act 3 Scene 2 and think about how power is presented in that extract.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Evaluation is...
to place ideas together, creating a contrast
working out good and bad
Q2.
Principles are...
a judgment
what is good or bad about someone
Q3.
Morals are...
the foundations of someone's values
when we judge something
Q4.
Shakespeare's final idea communicated to the audience is...
Prospero is evil
that these were true events
Q5.
We know The Tempest is a comedy because...
the good characters are happy at the end
they all good home at the end
5 Questions
Q1.
Caliban demonstrates power by...
being bitter about Prospero
being locked away
Q2.
Ariel craves power over...
Caliban
Prospero
Q3.
Prospero uses his power to...
be kind to everyone
make himself rich
Q4.
Antonio has gained power by...
coming to the island
working with Caliban
Q5.
Ariel uses his power in order to...
abuse Caliban
fly away