Worksheet on The Tempest: Colonialism and Fairy Tale Reimagining
English
Year 9
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~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring the colonialism themes in The Tempest through the lens of reimagined fairy tales, including creative and analytical tasks.
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Worksheet on The Tempest: Colonialism and Fairy Tale Reimagining
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Grade Year 9
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Excerpts from The Tempest
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 pardon the deceiver’s word,
Vaulting ambition, which o’erleaps itself
And falls on the other—.
Besides, my own design
Is, as I told thee, thou shalt be king.
And, here, I will make of thee
My own life’s purpose. Say, my colonials,
What is the colour of your land?
And how do you, fair fairy tale, twist the story?
(Enter Prospero, with a staff)
Our case, dear sir, is as you see,
The island, a fairy tale’s dream,
Where magic, mystery, and stories gleam.
So, here I cast my spell anew,
To forge a tale, reimagined true—
Of islands vast and ships that flee,
Of fairy tales, reborn from thee.
(Prospero’s monologue continues for 20 lines...)
1.
Identify and explain the significance of the line: 'Vaulting ambition, which o’erleaps itself'.
[2 marks]2.
Describe how Prospero’s dialogue reflects themes of control and power.
[2 marks]3.
What theatrical device is used in the line: 'And, here, I will make of thee / My own life’s purpose'? How does it enhance the scene?
[2 marks]4.
Read the extract carefully. What is the tone of Prospero's speech, and how does it relate to the themes of the play?
[2 marks]5.
In the context of the fairy tale reimagining, how does the island serve as a symbol?
[2 marks]6.
Create a short fairy tale paragraph inspired by this excerpt, incorporating themes of magic and colonialism.
7.
Identify three poetic or dramatic devices present in the extract and briefly explain their effect.
[3 marks]8.
Discuss how the extract’s language contributes to the portrayal of Prospero as a master manipulator.
9.
Reflect on how reimagining The Tempest as a fairy tale can change the audience’s perception of colonialism in the play.
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