Year 7 - English
Exploring the power dynamics between Prospero and Ariel in 'The Tempest'
'The Tempest'
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the plot and characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', and read sections of the play. They explore how Prospero treats Ariel, Caliban and Miranda, and write monlogues from their perspectives. Finally, they write and perform their own monologues inspired by the play.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to analyse the power dynamics between Prospero and Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.
Key Notes
- Ariel's language shows both deference and frustration towards Prospero.
- Ariel is forced to be obedient to Prospero because of his threats to return Ariel to the tree.
- Prospero having more lines than Ariel suggests that his voice is considered more important.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Toil: To toil means to work extremely hard.
- Service: Service is the action of helping or doing work for someone.
- Noble: Being noble means to be of high status or to have high moral qualities.
- Malignant: Something malignant is something that is evil.
- Staging: The act, process or manner of performing a play or show is known as staging.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That an analysis of a play only consists of the word the characters say.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Ariel's language shows both deference and frustration towards Prospero. Ariel is forced to be obedient to Prospero because of his threats to return Ariel to the tree.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Toil'
To toil means to work extremely hard.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: That an analysis of a play only consists of the word the characters say. Correction: The amount of lines a character has as well as stage directions are also important aspects of analysing a play.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Comparing the Shakespearean theatre experience with modern theatre Study Guide
- Considering Caliban as an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Considering how to use body language and voice to perform a convincing monologue Study Guide
- Consolidating our understanding of the plot of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Constructing a debate on the presentation of Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Crafting a monologue from the perspective of Caliban from 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Crafting a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Prospero and Caliban's relationship in Act 1 Scene 2 of 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Prospero's power over Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Prospero's power over Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Shakespearean theatre as a sensory experience Study Guide
- Exploring the treatment of Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Improving an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Introducing the role and presentation of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Planning an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Revising the theme of inequality in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding Caliban's role and presentation in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the perspective of an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the plot of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the portrayal of Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing a diary in the voice of Miranda from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing about Prospero's treatment of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing an essay on Prospero's treatment of Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing the monologue of an outsider in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
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