Worksheet on Prospero in The Tempest
English
Grade 8
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An exam-style worksheet analyzing Prospero’s character in Shakespeare's The Tempest, focusing on literal extract comprehension and literary techniques.
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Worksheet on Prospero in The Tempest
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Prospero’s Soliloquy
PROSPERO: Now my charms are all o’erthrown, / And what strength I have’s mine own, / Which is most faint. Now 'tis true / I must be here confined by you, / Or sent to Naples. Let me not, / Since I have my dukedom got / And pardoned the deceiver, dwell / In this bare island by your spell; / But release me from my bands / With the help of your good hands. / Gentle my lord, / I do not know the limit of my sorrow; / I have endured too much, and I am tired. / Yet, I am resolved to bear my burden / Until the end. Even if I die, / I will not leave this island without justice.
1.
Identify one literary device used in Prospero’s speech and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
What does Prospero’s statement about his ‘charms’ and ‘doubted’ state suggest about his character?
[2 marks]3.
Which stage directions are included in this extract, and what do they indicate about Prospero’s mood?
[3 marks]4.
Analyze how Shakespeare’s diction in this passage reflects Prospero’s inner conflict.
5.
Describe the tone of Prospero’s speech and provide evidence from the extract.
[2 marks]6.
Compare Prospero’s attitude in this extract to his earlier defiant speeches in the play.
7.
Multiple Choice: What does Prospero’s plea for release most clearly reveal about his character?
Aa) His desire for revenge
Bb) His longing for freedom and justice
Cc) His indifference to his plight
Dd) His hatred for magic
8.
Create a brief monologue from Prospero expressing his hopes after his return to Milan. What themes would you include?
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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