The theme of love: Ferdinand and Miranda
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore the romantic aspect of 'The Tempest'. We will look at how the relationship between Ferdinand and Miranda is presented and then link this to the wider comedy genre.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Shakespeare's plays were always performed at...
The Rose
Wembley
Q2.
A 'tempest' is...
an island
anger
Q3.
Prospero once was...
A king in Italy
Caliban's father
Q4.
Ariel and Prospero's relationship involves...
brotherhood
disdain
Q5.
Caliban feels...
loyal
optimistic
5 Questions
Q1.
A Shakespearean Comedy features...
accurate portrayal of historical events
the death of a main character
Q2.
A Shakespearean Comedy is also likely to involve...
depictions of war
foreshadowing
Q3.
A key theme in the Tempest is...
conflict
war
Q4.
Ariel demands...
a wife
war
Q5.
Caliban is the only...
creature on the island
evil character