Being treated unequally means being treated unfairly and differently to others.

Colonialism is the process of taking control over another country and exploiting it economically.

When you enslave someone, you consider them your property and force them to obey you.

Having power means being able to control events or people.

Revising the theme of inequality 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'

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

Exploring Prospero's power over 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'

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Which of the following characters from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' face inequality?

People were persecuted for their religious beliefs.

Which of the following were true of Shakespeare's time?

What does Ariel ask Prospero for in Act 1, Scene 2 of 'The Tempest'?

Which of the following could married women not do in Shakespeare's time?

that Miranda is his property to give away

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', what does Prospero calling Miranda his "gift" to Ferdinand suggest?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero forces Ariel and Caliban to serve and obey him. Which of the three characters has the most power?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', which of these characters was born on the island?

If someone considers someone else their property and forces them to obey them then they have {{ }} them.

Being the first known inhabitant of a place.

Arriving in a new place and exploiting its resources. 

Stereotypically, how did patriarchal societys think women should behave?

Starter Quiz

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero forces Ariel and Caliban to serve and obey him. Which of the three characters has the most power?