The Tempest Lesson 4 Learning Objective How does Shakespeare - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The Tempest Lesson 4

Learning Objective How does Shakespeare present the relationship between Miranda and Prospero?

Act 1 Scene 2 - Discussion Highlight words and phrases in Miranda’ s speech that show the power of the storm. Copy words and phrases from the speech that Miranda’s feelings about the storm. What impression do you get of Miranda’s character? What is Miranda unaware of?

Discussion What are Prospero’s plans for his foes? Match the statements below with phrases from his speech. Prospero’s future depends on what he does now. Fate has brought his foes to the island If Prospero doesn’t act now his future will not be good.

Prospero Consider what has happened to Prospero. What evidence can you find to suggest that what has happened to him is his own fault? Prospero is to blame for his exile. Prospero is not to blame for his exile. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Reflect on these two characters Difficulty 1 Difficulty 2 Difficulty 3 2) What are your first 3) Why do you think impressions of their 1) For both characters you Shakespeare chose to place relationship with each other? need to find at least three this scene, which explains the For each character find words to describe them. For plot, after the shipwreck scene? three quotations which you each of these words you What advantages does the think expose a part of their need to find a quotation to shipwreck scene have as an relationship and write a back up your opinion. opening scene? How does it sentence explaining what the contrast with the second scene? quotation reveals.