Analysing character in literature: How is Caliban Presented?
Analysing character in literature: How is Caliban Presented?
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will plan and write an essay focusing on how Caliban is presented. We will start by looking at how he is presented during his first interaction with Prospero, before extending our analysis to include how he is presented in the play as a whole.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Prospero and Ariel...
despise one another
have conflicting views
Q2.
Caliban once...
attacked Prospero
owned the island
Q3.
Caliban treats Stephano and Trinculo with...
dislike
distrust
Q4.
Juxtaposition is involves...
a figurative comparison using like or as
the attribution of living qualities to non-living things
Q5.
Caliban could be seen as a victim as...
he once attacked Miranda
5 Questions
Q1.
Shakespeare's plays were always performed at...
The Rose
Wembley
Q2.
A 'tempest' is...
an island
anger
Q3.
Prospero once was...
A king in Italy
Caliban's father
Q4.
Ariel and Prospero's relationship involves...
brotherhood
disdain
Q5.
Caliban feels...
loyal
optimistic