The Tempest in the Classroom

The Tempest

Themes for Small Groups:

• Isolation
• Colonialism
• Otherness
• Power
• Dictatorship
• Language

Write Ups:

Has someone ever taken something you believed to be yours? How did this play out? How is this shown in the Tempest?

The Tempest acts as a play within a play. Can you think of other plays/movies/books where this occurs? Discuss the purpose.

Have you ever felt outside of a group or othered? Describe your experience. How does this relate to Caliban's?

Have you ever judged someone based on the way they talk? What assumptions did you make? How is language in the play used for a similar purpose?

Fun Resources:

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