Planning an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest'
I can plan an essay that explores how Prospero exerts his power over Caliban.
Planning an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest'
I can plan an essay that explores how Prospero exerts his power over Caliban.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Analysing language means looking at specific words in close detail and explaining their effect on the reader.
- An argument is where you present your idea about the text and convince the reader that it is correct.
- An essay plan should include a thesis statement which explains the overarching argument.
- Prospero treats Caliban cruelly through his language and actions.
- Arguably, Shakespeare may have been suggesting that the colonists' treatment of indigenous people was cruel.
Keywords
Slave - A slave is a person who is forced to work for and obey someone else and is considered their property.
Cruelty - Being cruel to someone means deliberately inflicting pain or suffering.
Exploitation - Exploitation is the act of using someone unfairly for your own advantage.
Power - If you are able to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events, then you have power.
Common misconception
That an argument only means a heated, angry exchange.
An argument about a text means presenting your idea and your points to prove that your idea is correct.
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Equipment
You may want a copy of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
someone considered the property of someone else
ability to control others/events
use someone unfairly