Understanding The Tempest: Characters, Setting, and Analysis
Explore the background of The Tempest, characteristics of main characters, and analytical writing. Dive into activities on Act 1, scene 1, and learn about the dramatic impact of the opening scene. Discover first impressions of Prospero and Miranda through notable quotes.
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Learning Outcomes By the end of the lesson I will: Have an understanding to the background of The Tempest ; Be able to recall characteristics of the main characters in The Tempest ; Be able to write an analytical paragraph about the play Be able to use my prediction skills to suggest what may happen at the beginning of the play.
Voyages of Discovery Comprehension task: Read the sheet and then answer the following questions in full sentences: 1. When was The Tempest written? 2. Name two places that were yet to be discovered. 3. Why would the Elizabethans have been interested in the play? 4. Name two beliefs that people in the 17th century held.
The Setting Prospero: Rightful Duke of Milan Alonso: King of Naples
Activities on Act 1 Scene 1 1) Underline all the words and phrases that show: The strength of the storm The fears of the crew and passengers
Dramatic Impact of Opening Scene How does Shakespeare make the opening scene of the play exciting and appealing to the audience? Google Shape;175;p11 Imagine you are a director about to stage the play. Make notes to plan how you will create a scene that creates a powerful impression to the audience.
First Impressions? Prospero and Miranda
What do these quotes tell us about Prospero? So dear the love my people bore me Line 140 Prospero There s no harm done Line 13 That a brother should be so perfidious he, whom next thyself of all the world I Loved Line 69 I thus, neglecting worldly ends, all dedicated to closeness and the bettering of my mind Line 89 O a cherubin thou was that did preserve me. Thou didst smile, infused with a fortitude from heaven Line 152
Oh, the heavens! What foul play had we Line 59 What do these quotes tell us about Miranda? Miranda O Cry did knock against my heart! Poor souls Line 8 Your tale, sir, would cure deafness Line 107 I should sin to think nobly of my grandmother Good wombs have borne bad sons Line 120 Alack, what trouble I was to you then! Line 152
Starter: Prosperos story, in his own words What is Prospero s story. Summarise the key points. I was once the Duke of Milan I wanted to study so I made my brother Antonio ruler of the state. What a mistake.
Read Act One, Scene Two In a pair, create a list of adjectives that you would use to describe Prospero based on what you have read. Now, for each adjective find a quote that you think supports your chosen adjective. You might find it easier to complete this in a table, like below. Adjective Quote
PEEL Paragraph Practice How does the writer present the character of Prospero in Act 1, Scene 2? Challenge: Can you interpret him in more than one way?
P E E L Using P.E.E.L is vital to show that you can locate information in the text and explain the quote you have chosen. Point P.E.E. L Evidence Explain Link Example Point: Prospero demonstrates that he can be demanding through his dialogue. Evidence: but there is more work. Explain: Prospero is demanding of Ariel and others, he is in a position of power because he can perform magic spells; Ariel has already been threatened which obviously makes Ariel conform and do as he is told. The word more suggests that this is a regular request from Prospero. Link: Through the words of Prospero himself we can determine that he is a demanding character.
