Being treated unequally means being treated unfairly and differently to others.

Colonialism is the process of taking control over another country and exploiting it economically.

When you enslave someone, you consider them your property and force them to obey you.

Having power means being able to control events or people.

Revising the theme of inequality 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'

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Which of the following characters from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' face inequality?

People were persecuted for their religious beliefs.

Which of the following were true of Shakespeare's time?

What does Ariel ask Prospero for in Act 1, Scene 2 of 'The Tempest'?

Which of the following could married women not do in Shakespeare's time?

that Miranda is his property to give away

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', what does Prospero calling Miranda his "gift" to Ferdinand suggest?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero forces Ariel and Caliban to serve and obey him. Which of the three characters has the most power?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', which of these characters was born on the island?

If someone considers someone else their property and forces them to obey them then they have {{ }} them.

Being the first known inhabitant of a place.

Arriving in a new place and exploiting its resources. 

Stereotypically, how did patriarchal societys think women should behave?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

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