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Writing about Prospero's treatment of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

'The Tempest'

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 write an analytical paragraph which explores the presentation of Ariel.

Key Notes

  • Shakespeare presents Ariel as mistreated and exploited by Prospero.
  • Shakespeare also presents Prospero's kindness to Ariel, as ultimately he frees Ariel.
  • It important to choose relevant quotations that answer the question and support the topic sentence.
  • It is important to zoom in on words and techniques and explain their effects.
  • Alternative interpretations can be explored using discourse markers such as 'alternatively'.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Mistreatment: If you mistreat someone then you treat them unfairly, cruelly, or badly.
  • Indebted: If you are indebted to someone then you are grateful because of help or money they have given you.
  • Dominate: Dominate means to have control over a place or person.
  • Manipulation: If you manipulate someone then you control them for your own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.
  • Exploitation: Exploitation is the act of using someone unfairly for your own advantage.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • That you should quote entire sentences of text in order to prove your point.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

Shakespeare presents Ariel as mistreated and exploited by Prospero. Shakespeare also presents Prospero's kindness to Ariel, as ultimately he frees Ariel.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Mistreatment'

If you mistreat someone then you treat them unfairly, cruelly, or badly.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: That you should quote entire sentences of text in order to prove your point. Correction: Often, individual words and short quotes are more effective in analytical writing.

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