Having power is having the ability to influence people or events.

Being obedient means doing, or being willing to do, what someone tells you to do.

Being subversive means actively going against an established system.

A patriarchal society is one where men hold positions of authority and women are seen as inferior.

Exploring Prospero's power over 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.

'The Tempest'

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', what relation is Prospero to Miranda?

He tasks Ariel with leading Ferdinand to them.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', how does Prospero ensure that Miranda and Ferdinand meet?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', what does Prospero withhold from Miranda for twelve years?

He doesn't think Ferdinand is worthy of Miranda,

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', why does Prospero decide to make things "uneasy" for Miranda and Ferdinand?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', how does Miranda react when Prospero declares Ferdinand a "traitor"?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', by defending Ferdinand to her father and defying his order to be silent, Miranda is being {{}}.

In a patriarchal society, how do you think daughters are supposed to behave towards their fathers?

do or be willing to do what others tell you to

In Shakespeare's time, which of the following traits were women expected to have?

he's worried that he's not telling the story properly

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', when Prospero is explaining their backstory to Miranda he continually asks her if she's paying attention. Which of the following does this suggest?

In a patriarchal society, who do you think would stereotypically choose a daughter's husband?

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Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

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