Introducing the role and presentation of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
I can understand and describe the role and presentation of Ariel throughout ‘The Tempest’.
Introducing the role and presentation of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
I can understand and describe the role and presentation of Ariel throughout ‘The Tempest’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Ariel is magical and carries out Prospero’s work, such as creating the tempest.
- We know very little about how Ariel feels and what Ariel looks like.
- Ariel’s resolution comes at the end, when Prospero grants their freedom.
Keywords
Bidding - To do someone’s bidding is to carry out their request or order.
Hail - To hail someone means to greet them with enthusiastic approval.
Plotting - If someone is plotting then they are secretly planning to carry out a harmful or illegal act.
Resentment - Resentment is a feeling of anger and disappointment due to being treated unfairly.
Resolution - Resolution is where you find an answer or solution to a problem or answer.
Common misconception
That Ariel is a female character.
There is no gender assigned to Ariel.
To help you plan your year 7 english lesson on: Introducing the role and presentation of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 english lesson on: Introducing the role and presentation of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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
