Writing about Prospero's treatment of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
I can write an analytical paragraph which explores the presentation of Ariel.
Writing about Prospero's treatment of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
I can write an analytical paragraph which explores the presentation of Ariel.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Shakespeare presents Ariel as mistreated and exploited by Prospero.
- Shakespeare also presents Prospero’s kindness to Ariel, as ultimately he frees Ariel.
- It important to choose relevant quotations that answer the question and support the topic sentence.
- It is important to zoom in on words and techniques and explain their effects.
- Alternative interpretations can be explored using discourse markers such as 'alternatively'.
Keywords
Mistreatment - If you mistreat someone then you treat them unfairly, cruelly, or badly.
Indebted - If you are indebted to someone then you are grateful because of help or money they have given you.
Dominate - Dominate means to have control over a place or person.
Manipulation - If you manipulate someone then you control them for your own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.
Exploitation - Exploitation is the act of using someone unfairly for your own advantage.
Common misconception
That you should quote entire sentences of text in order to prove your point.
Often, individual words and short quotes are more effective in analytical writing.
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
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Prospero speaks kindly to Ariel.
Prospero speaks unkindly to Ariel.
Prospero speaks unkindly to Ariel.