Year 7 - English
Revising the theme of inequality in Shakespeare's '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 explore how the theme of inequality is presented throughout the play.
Key Notes
- Inequality is the unfair situation where some people have more opportunities, money, or power than others.
- People in Shakespearean times faced inequality because of their race, gender and religion.
- Arguably, Ariel, Caliban and Miranda face inequality in 'The Tempest'.
- Shakespeare arguably links colonialism with inequality.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Unequal: Being treated unequally means being treated unfairly and differently to others.
- Colonialism: Colonialism is the process of taking control over another country and exploiting it economically.
- Enslave: When you enslave someone, you consider them your property and force them to obey you.
- Power: Having power means being able to control events or people.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Characters in literature are just there to create a good story.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Inequality is the unfair situation where some people have more opportunities, money, or power than others. People in Shakespearean times faced inequality because of their race, gender and religion.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Unequal'
Being treated unequally means being treated unfairly and differently to others.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Characters in literature are just there to create a good story. Correction: Characters in literature often represent things bigger than themselves such as colonialism or gender inequality.
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 power dynamics between Prospero and Ariel in 'The Tempest' 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
- 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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