Constructing a debate on the presentation of Caliban in 'The Tempest'
I can use persuasive language to effectively debate the perceptions of Caliban.
Constructing a debate on the presentation of Caliban in 'The Tempest'
I can use persuasive language to effectively debate the perceptions of Caliban.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- While we may not know Shakespeare’s intentions, we can make an educated guess through looking at the language used.
- The audience might interpret Caliban as a threatening figure or a sympathetic figure.
- Persuasive devices can be used to convince the audience that your argument is correct.
- A debate is where two teams offer their arguments either for or against a debate statement.
Keywords
Intention - An intention is an aim - something you want and plan for.
Powerless - Someone who is powerless cannot control events or others.
Concisely - Expressing something concisely is expressing something in a short and clear way.
Construct - A construct is an idea or character that has been deliberately created, in a certain way, by a writer.
Common misconception
That we know for certain how Shakespeare intended his characters to be seen.
We don't know how Shakespeare intended the audience to perceive his characters - we can just look at the language and decide from that.
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Equipment
You may want a copy of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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