Analysing character in literature: How is Caliban Presented?

In this lesson, we will plan and write an essay focusing on how Caliban is presented. We will start by looking at how he is presented during his first interaction with Prospero, before extending our analysis to include how he is presented in the play as a whole.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Prospero and Ariel...

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Q2.Caliban once...

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Q3.Caliban treats Stephano and Trinculo with...

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Q4.Juxtaposition is involves...

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Q5.Caliban could be seen as a victim as...

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Prospero and Ariel...

1/5

Q2.Caliban once...

2/5

Q3.Caliban treats Stephano and Trinculo with...

3/5

Q4.Juxtaposition is involves...

4/5

Q5.Caliban could be seen as a victim as...

Select two (2) boxes

5/5

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Analysing a Character in Literature: How is Caliban Presented?

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Q1.Shakespeare's plays were always performed at...

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Q2.A 'tempest' is...

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Q3.Prospero once was...

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Q4.Ariel and Prospero's relationship involves...

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Q5.Caliban feels...

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Analysing a Character in Literature: How is Caliban Presented?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Shakespeare's plays were always performed at...

1/5

Q2.A 'tempest' is...

2/5

Q3.Prospero once was...

3/5

Q4.Ariel and Prospero's relationship involves...

4/5

Q5.Caliban feels...

5/5

Lesson summary: Analysing character in literature: How is Caliban Presented?

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