Writing about the play as a whole: How is Power Presented?

In this lesson, we will plan an essay on how power is presented in 'The Tempest'. We will look at different types of power in the play, and then zoom in on Act 3 Scene 2 and think about how power is presented in that extract.

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Q1.Evaluation is...

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Q2.Principles are...

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Q3.Morals are...

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Q4.Shakespeare's final idea communicated to the audience is...

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Q5.We know The Tempest is a comedy because...

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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.Evaluation is...

1/5

Q2.Principles are...

2/5

Q3.Morals are...

3/5

Q4.Shakespeare's final idea communicated to the audience is...

4/5

Q5.We know The Tempest is a comedy because...

5/5

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Writing about the play as a whole: How is Power Presented?

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Q1.Caliban demonstrates power by...

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Q2.Ariel craves power over...

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Q3.Prospero uses his power to...

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Q4.Antonio has gained power by...

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Q5.Ariel uses his power in order to...

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Writing about the play as a whole: How is Power Presented?

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

Q1.Caliban demonstrates power by...

1/5

Q2.Ariel craves power over...

2/5

Q3.Prospero uses his power to...

3/5

Q4.Antonio has gained power by...

4/5

Q5.Ariel uses his power in order to...

5/5

Lesson summary: Writing about the play as a whole: How is Power Presented?

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This was the final lesson in the unit Shakespearean Comedy - The Tempest.

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