The Tempest - Colonialism Context
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A worksheet covering The Tempest with a focus on Colonialism Context, designed for GCSE students.
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The Tempest - Colonialism Context
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Colonialism in The Tempest
O, wonder! / How many goodly creatures are there here! / How beauteous mankind is! O, brave new world, / That has such people in't! / I do not know / How they came here; I do not know / How they came to be upon this island. / But I do know / That their arrival marks a scene of conquest / And the beginning of colonisation. / Prospero’s control over the island and its inhabitants, / Ariel's servitude, and Caliban’s resistance / All serve as symbols of colonial power and subjugation.
1.
Identify and explain the significance of the line: 'O, wonder! / How many goodly creatures are there here!'
[2 marks]2.
What does the phrase 'brave new world' suggest about Prospero’s perception of the colonised land and its people?
[2 marks]3.
Describe how the extract reflects the theme of colonialism and its impact on the island and its inhabitants.
4.
Identify one example of imagery used in the extract and explain its effect.
[2 marks]5.
How does Ariel's role in the play relate to colonial power dynamics?
[2 marks]6.
Discuss how Caliban's character embodies resistance to colonial authority.
7.
Analyze the language and tone of Prospero's speech in the extract. What does it reveal about his attitude towards the island and its original inhabitants?
8.
Create a short dialogue between Prospero and Caliban discussing the island's colonisation. Use appropriate language and tone.
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