Crafting a monologue from the perspective of Caliban from 'The Tempest'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use my knowledge of the presentation of Caliban to plan a monologue in Caliban’s voice.
Key learning points
- A monologue from Caliban’s perspective needs to present Caliban’s views and emotions.
- A monologue should include ambitious vocabulary to help the audience understand the emotion.
- A monologue should link the first and last sentence of each paragraph to help create a convincing character voice.
Keywords
Superior - To be superior means to be higher in rank, quality or status.
Servile - Being servile means showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
Degraded - To feel degraded is when someone makes you feel as if you have no value.
Subservient - To be subservient means to obey others and consider your own wishes less important.
Tranquility - Tranquility means a state of relaxation and calmness.
Common misconception
That images and sentences always need to be varied in writing.
Repeated images and sentences can be an effective way of crafting a convincing character voice.
Teacher tip
You could ask the students to write up their Caliban monologues from their plans as homework or in the next lesson.
Equipment
You may want a copy of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these words with their meaning.
Q2.When you use an image or idea more than once it's known as .
Q3.The general mood of a text is known as the .
Q4.In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban is enslaved by Prospero. Which emotions might he feel?
Q5.The purpose of a monologue is ...
Q6.'logue' means .
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', which of the following happen to Caliban?
Q2.Which of the following is a synonym for 'tranquil'
Q3.To degrade someone means to ...
Q4.Which sentence would you use for the plot event 'Caliban was left alone on the island' in reference to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'?
Q5.To be subservient means ...
Q6.To be 'servile' means ...
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