A master is someone who has control over others.

If you have been wronged by someone then they have treated you in an unfair or unacceptable way.

A slave is someone who is owned by another person and forced to work for them and obey them.

If you are imprisoned then you are being held in captivity.

An ambition is a strong wish to achieve something.

Understanding the characters of 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'

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

To have a strong wish to achieve something.

Prospero released them from imprisonment.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Ariel is controlled by Prospero because...

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Which two of the characters from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' can we considered as wronged?

A society where there is a lack of fair treatment in the distribution of wealth and resources is considered an example of...

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban is enslaved by Prospero - which of the following would we say about their relationship?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero and Ariel can both use magic; however, Prospero is the master of Ariel and Caliban. Put the characters in order of who has the most power.

he wrote in a language everyone can understand.

he wrote about universal themes such as ambition and love.

Shakespeare's work is largely considered timeless because...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Understanding the characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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