The Tempest

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote The Tempest?William Shakespeare
2. What is the estimated year of composition?1611
3. What is the genre classification?Romance, often categorized with his late plays
4. Who is Prospero in The Tempest?Prospero is the exiled Duke of Milan who lives on a magical island and can control the wind and spirits. He uses his magic to help his daughter Miranda and to get justice for his brother's betrayal.
5. What is the big storm in The Tempest?The storm is a magical tempest that Prospero creates to wreck a ship carrying his enemies. It shows his power and starts the adventure on the island.

Metatheatre: Plays that draw attention to their own status as plays, blurring the lines between performance and reality.
Usurpation: The act of illegally or forcefully taking someone's power, position, or property.
Post-colonial Interpretation: Analyzing literature from the perspective of societies that were formerly colonized, focusing on power dynamics and cultural impact.