If someone is perfidious then they are untrustworthy and deceitful.

Something abominable is something very bad or unpleasant.

To be superior means to be higher in rank, status or quality.

To be inferior means to be lower in rank, status or quality.

Imperative language means commanding language.

Exploring the treatment of 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.

'The Tempest'

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

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', when Trinculo first sees Caliban he says 'what have we here, a man or a fish?' - which emotions might this suggest?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban offers to kiss Stephano's feet - what does this suggest?

Something higher in status, rank or quality.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' which of the following does Caliban offer to do for Stephano to show respect?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Stephano says 'lead the way without any more talking' to Caliban - what does this suggest?

A first impression of someone is what you think they're like having met them for the {{}}.

If someone's first response after meeting you is to ask a question, what might this suggest?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', how is Caliban treated by Prospero?

Which of the following are connotations of 'monster'?

Using commands is known as {{}} language.

If you repeatedly use imperative language when talking to someone then it suggests you feel {{}}.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Adult supervision recommended

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

Exploring the treatment of Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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