Being representative of something means being an example.

Being superior means being higher in rank, status, or quality.

Being inferior means being lower in rank, status, or quality.

Having power means being able to control people or events.

Exploring Prospero's power over Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

English

In 'The Tempest', pupils explore how Shakespeare presents Caliban as an outcast. In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', pupils analyse the role of Puck as an outsider and how this impacts on his behaviour.

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet': Diary and Narrative Writing, pupils are introduced to the characters of William Shakespeare. In 'The Tempest' pupils explore worlds created by Shakespeare.

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.

'The Tempest'

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

If someone has an inferior position then it means they are {{}}.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', which **two** of the following does Prospero threaten Caliban with?

Why does Prospero repeat that Caliban is his 'slave' six times in Act 1, Scene 2 of 'The Tempest'?

In 'The Tempest' Prospero's threats towards Caliban would make him feel {{}}.

the process of taking control of another country

the process of trading with another country

Prospero arrives on the island and takes control.

Prospero is banished from his own country.

Which **two** of the following are reasons why 'The Tempest' has been read as a comment on colonialism?

If someone repeats something, what are they trying to show about what they have said?

Britain used to control many other countries. This was known as the British {{}}.

If you are able to control someone else then you are said to have {{}} over them.

If someone has power over you then it means their status is {{}}.

to make it easier for you to picture the experience

to add more importance to their description

Why might someone compare an experience to something else when describing it?

What is the purpose of threatening someone?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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