Revising the theme of inequality in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
I can explore how the theme of inequality is presented throughout the play.
Revising the theme of inequality in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
I can explore how the theme of inequality is presented throughout the play.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Inequality is the unfair situation where some people have more opportunities, money, or power than others.
- People in Shakespearean times faced inequality because of their race, gender and religion.
- Arguably, Ariel, Caliban and Miranda face inequality in ‘The Tempest’.
- Shakespeare arguably links colonialism with inequality.
Keywords
Unequal - Being treated unequally means being treated unfairly and differently to others.
Colonialism - Colonialism is the process of taking control over another country and exploiting it economically.
Enslave - When you enslave someone, you consider them your property and force them to obey you.
Power - Having power means being able to control events or people.
Common misconception
Characters in literature are just there to create a good story.
Characters in literature often represent things bigger than themselves such as colonialism or gender inequality.
Equipment
You may want a copy of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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