Having power is having the ability to influence people or events.

Being obedient means doing, or being willing to do, what someone tells you to do.

Being subversive means actively going against an established system.

A patriarchal society is one where men hold positions of authority and women are seen as inferior.

Exploring Prospero's power over Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

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Comparing the Shakespearean theatre experience with modern theatre

Exploring Shakespearean theatre as a sensory experience

Understanding the plot of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Consolidating our understanding of the plot of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Understanding the characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Introducing the role and presentation of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Exploring the power dynamics between Prospero and Ariel in 'The Tempest'

Writing about Prospero's treatment of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Crafting a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Writing a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Understanding Caliban's role and presentation in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Exploring Prospero and Caliban's relationship in Act 1 Scene 2 of 'The Tempest'

Exploring Prospero's power over Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Planning an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest'

Writing an essay on Prospero's treatment of Caliban in 'The Tempest'

Improving an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest'

Constructing a debate on the presentation of Caliban in 'The Tempest'

Exploring the treatment of Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Considering Caliban as an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Crafting a monologue from the perspective of Caliban from 'The Tempest'

Revising the theme of inequality in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Understanding the portrayal of Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Writing a diary in the voice of Miranda from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Understanding the perspective of an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Writing the monologue of an outsider in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Considering how to use body language and voice to perform a convincing monologue

In 'The Tempest', pupils explore how Shakespeare presents Caliban as an outcast. In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', pupils analyse the role of Puck as an outsider and how this impacts on his behaviour.

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet': Diary and Narrative Writing, pupils are introduced to the characters of William Shakespeare. In 'The Tempest' pupils explore worlds created by Shakespeare.

In this unit, pupils learn about the plot and characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', and read sections of the play. They explore how Prospero treats Ariel, Caliban and Miranda, and write monlogues from their perspectives. Finally, they write and perform their own monologues inspired by the play.

'The Tempest'

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', what relation is Prospero to Miranda?

He tasks Ariel with leading Ferdinand to them.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', how does Prospero ensure that Miranda and Ferdinand meet?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', what does Prospero withhold from Miranda for twelve years?

He doesn't think Ferdinand is worthy of Miranda,

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', why does Prospero decide to make things "uneasy" for Miranda and Ferdinand?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', how does Miranda react when Prospero declares Ferdinand a "traitor"?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', by defending Ferdinand to her father and defying his order to be silent, Miranda is being {{}}.

In a patriarchal society, how do you think daughters are supposed to behave towards their fathers?

do or be willing to do what others tell you to

In Shakespeare's time, which of the following traits were women expected to have?

he's worried that he's not telling the story properly

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', when Prospero is explaining their backstory to Miranda he continually asks her if she's paying attention. Which of the following does this suggest?

In a patriarchal society, who do you think would stereotypically choose a daughter's husband?

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