A patriarchal society is where men hold positions of control and are considered more important than women.

To subvert means to undermine the power or authority of an established system by going against the rules.

A stereotype is a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like.

Being subservient means you’re willing to do what other people want and consider your own wishes less important.

Understanding the portrayal of Miranda 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Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.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

A society controlled by men is known as a __________ society.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest, what does Miranda offer to do for Ferdinand that he says would be a dishonour?

unheard of - marriages were arranged by the government

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Miranda asks Ferdinand if he will be her husband. In a patriarchal society, this would be...

to consider your own wishes less important

By asking Ferdinand if he will be her husband, Miranda {{ }} patriarchal expectations in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.

Which monarch was on the throne for the majority of Shakespeare's life?

You act selfishly and think only of yourself.

You consider your own wishes as less important.

They are thought of as more important than men.

They are thought of as less important than men.

A patriarchal society is a society controlled by men. How do you think women are thought of in a patriarchal society?

Miranda finds out that her father used to be the Duke of Milan

Miranda and Ferdinand meet and fall in love

Prospero doesn't want their love to be too easy so he tests them

Starting with the first, put these plot events for Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' in chronological order.

Shakespearean society was a patriarchal society, controlled by men, so which of the following do you think women could do once they were married?

Shakespearean society was patriarchal, meaning it was controlled by men, which of the following do you think women would be expected to be?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Understanding the portrayal of Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.