The+Tempest

To download a pdf version of both the extracts on which you will be examined, click here: [[file:The Tempest - Set Scenes.pdf]]
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The first EXAMINATION SCENE consists of Act One, Scene 2, Lines 189-321.
In this scene, we learn a lot about the character of Prospero, and, in particular, his relationship with his two servants, Ariel and Caliban. We also learn about Prospero's island, and the magic that enfolds it, under his reign. The central characters in this scene are PROSPERO and ARIEL. The other characters we meet, very briefly, CALIBAN, and Prospero's daughter, MIRANDA.
 * ===For help with annotating this scene, including the questions I have been asking you in class, (and some starter activities first), click here: [[file:First Scene - Annotating the text.pdf]]===
 * ===Stuck on what happens in this scene? Click here for some basic comprehension questions: [[file:First Scene - Questions.pdf]]===
 * ===What about trying it the other way around? Here are some answers - now see if you can think of the questions: [[file:First Scene - Find the Question.pdf]]===
 * ===Want some help understanding how Prospero uses language in this scene? Click here: [[file:First Scene - Prosperos Language.pdf]]===
 * ===You also need to practise how to find and analyse some of the important quotations from the scene. Why not try this 'quote quest'?: [[file:First Scene - Quote Quest.pdf]]===
 * ===Lastly, for some essay questions on Act 1, Scene 2, (and how to plan an answer to them), click here: [[file:First Scene - Essay Questions.pdf]]===



The second EXAMINATION SCENE consists of Act Five, Scene 1, Lines 1-134.
In this scene, we have reached the //end// of Prospero's journey, and he has finally decided to give up his magic and return to a normal life - but not before he has employed one final spell to control and manipulate his former enemies one final time. We see that Prospero has lost little of his need for POWER, although he does seem to be using it for more beneficent purposes. As the scene develops, Prospero publicly forgives his enemies all their crimes against him. Most importantly, he receives back his dukedom, and a new equilibrium is established. The central characters in this scene are, again, PROSPERO and ARIEL. However, we also learn some more about ALONSO and GONZALO, and the two villains, SEBASTIAN and ANTONIO.
 * ===For a lengthy and detailed (but VERY useful) task examining the most important quotations from this scene, click here: [[file:V, i (card sorting).pdf]]===

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