Analysing character in literature: How is Caliban Presented?

Analysing character in literature: How is Caliban Presented?

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will plan and write an essay focusing on how Caliban is presented. We will start by looking at how he is presented during his first interaction with Prospero, before extending our analysis to include how he is presented in the play as a whole.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Prospero and Ariel...
despise one another
have conflicting views
Correct answer: have mutual respect for one another
Q2.
Caliban once...
attacked Prospero
owned the island
Correct answer: showed Prospero the qualities of the island
Q3.
Caliban treats Stephano and Trinculo with...
dislike
distrust
Correct answer: reverence
Q4.
Juxtaposition is involves...
a figurative comparison using like or as
the attribution of living qualities to non-living things
Correct answer: two ideas placed together creating a contrast
Q5.
Caliban could be seen as a victim as...
Correct answer: he is entrapped by Prospero
he once attacked Miranda
Correct answer: Prospero's spirits torment him

5 Questions

Q1.
Shakespeare's plays were always performed at...
Correct answer: The Globe
The Rose
Wembley
Q2.
A 'tempest' is...
Correct answer: a violent storm
an island
anger
Q3.
Prospero once was...
A king in Italy
Caliban's father
Correct answer: the Duke of Milan
Q4.
Ariel and Prospero's relationship involves...
brotherhood
disdain
Correct answer: respect
Q5.
Caliban feels...
Correct answer: bitter
loyal
optimistic

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UnitEnglish / Shakespearean Comedy - The Tempest

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