The Tempest

Explore how Shakespeare presents the characters of Prospero and Ariel in this extract.

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In this extract, Prospero is punishing the King and his subjects.

Explain the importance of punishment elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how punishment is shown

• the effects punishment has within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Ferdinand and Miranda in this extract.

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In this extract, Ferdinand is determined to be with Miranda and is prepared to suffer any hardship.

Explain the importance of determination elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how determination is presented

• the effects determination has within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Prospero in this extract.

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In this extract, Prospero tells Ferdinand that he must be obedient and do what he has been told to do.

Explain the importance of obedience elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• where obedience is presented

• the effects of characters doing what they are told.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Caliban in this extract.

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In this extract, Caliban describes how Prospero has made him suffer.

Explain the importance of suffering elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how suffering is shown

• the reasons for suffering within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Ariel in this extract.

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In this extract, Ariel expresses his anger at Alonso, Sebastian and Antonio.

Explain the importance of anger elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• the reasons for the anger within the play

• how anger is shown.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents Gonzalo’s thoughts about ruling the island in this extract.

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In this extract, Gonzalo shares his wishes for a better world.

Explain the importance of wishes elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• what the characters wish for

• why they have these wishes.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Prospero in this extract.

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In this extract, Prospero uses his position of authority to release his prisoners.

Explain the importance of authority elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• who demonstrates a position of authority in the play

• how this control is shown.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents the character of Ferdinand in this extract.

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In this extract, Ferdinand declares his love for Miranda.

Explain the importance of love elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• the different types of love in the play

• how love is shown.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.

Explore how Shakespeare presents Miranda’s reactions to the storm in this extract.

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In this extract, Prospero lays down his magic cloak.

Explain the importance of magic elsewhere in the play.

In your answer, you must consider:

• how magic is used

• why magic is used within the play.

You must refer to the context of the play in your answer.