Writing about Prospero's treatment of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write an analytical paragraph which explores the presentation of Ariel.
Key learning points
- Shakespeare presents Ariel as mistreated and exploited by Prospero.
- Shakespeare also presents Prospero’s kindness to Ariel, as ultimately he frees Ariel.
- It important to choose relevant quotations that answer the question and support the topic sentence.
- It is important to zoom in on words and techniques and explain their effects.
- Alternative interpretations can be explored using discourse markers such as 'alternatively'.
Keywords
Mistreatment - If you mistreat someone then you treat them unfairly, cruelly, or badly.
Indebted - If you are indebted to someone then you are grateful because of help or money they have given you.
Dominate - Dominate means to have control over a place or person.
Manipulation - If you manipulate someone then you control them for your own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.
Exploitation - Exploitation is the act of using someone unfairly for your own advantage.
Common misconception
That you should quote entire sentences of text in order to prove your point.
Often, individual words and short quotes are more effective in analytical writing.
Teacher tip
You could extend the writing to more than one analytical paragraph.
Equipment
You may want a copy of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for this lesson.
Content guidance
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 the quote from 'The Tempest' with the explanation.
Prospero speaks kindly to Ariel.
Prospero speaks unkindly to Ariel.
Prospero speaks unkindly to Ariel.
Q2.Which of the following can the word 'noble' mean?
Q3.In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero threatens to magically imprison Ariel in a tree. What does this tell us about their relationship?
Q4.In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Ariel calls Prospero his "noble master". What might this suggest?
Q5.Which of the following is the clearest topic sentence?
Q6.The act, process or manner of performing a play or show is known as .
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.If you mistreat someone then how do you act towards them?
Q2.Which of the following are true of using quotes in analytical writing?
Q3.Which of the following ideas from 'The Tempest' could be used as evidence of Prospero treating Ariel cruelly?
Q4.If you are indebted to someone then they have...
Q5.Thinking about 'The Tempest', if you want to prove that Prospero sees himself as owning Ariel, which word from the quote "My Ariel, chick" would you zoom in on?
Q6.In Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero is said to dominate Ariel because...
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