Worksheet on The Tempest - Themes: Power & Control in Nature
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Grade 8
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A comprehension worksheet focused on The Tempest, exploring themes of power and control with an emphasis on Nature and the Environment, designed for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on The Tempest - Themes: Power & Control in Nature
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Introduction to The Tempest's Themes of Power and Nature
PROSPERO: 'All the delays, <br> <br> If not, my project fails, <br> Which was to take your daughter, and to find a way <br> To make her with me; who, with a gentle spirit, <br> Will put the wild nature of the island to rest. <br> <br> But this my project must be carried out; <br> <br> For nature itself, at times, can be a force of chaos, <br> And power over it is a matter of control.' <br> <br> ALONSO: 'The elements, the winds, the sea, <br> All bend to some master’s will. <br> Yet, in this wild, we see man's dominion, <br> As we seek to impose order on disorder.' <br> <br> GONZALO: 'The very earth beneath our feet, <br> Resounds with the power of nature, <br> Yet, it is man’s resolve that seeks to harness it, <br> To shape it as his own.'
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What themes are highlighted in this extract regarding nature and power?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary device used in the dialogue and explain its effect.
[3 marks]B
Analysis of Shakespeare's Language about Nature
PROSPERO: 'Our revels now are ended. These our actors, <br> As I foretold you, were all spirits and <br> Are melted into air, into thin air: <br> And, like the baseless fabric of this vision, <br> The cloud-capped towers, the gorgeous palaces, <br> The solemn temples, the great globe itself, <br> Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve, <br> And, like this insubstantial pageant faded, <br> Leave not a rack behind.'
1.
What literary device is most prominent in this passage and how does it reflect the play’s themes?
[3 marks]2.
Describe how Shakespeare connects the natural world to the theme of impermanence in this extract.
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing: Nature and Power in The Tempest
Write a short monologue (about 15 lines) from the perspective of a character observing the island's natural elements and reflecting on their influence over human actions. Use vivid imagery and consider the themes of power and control.
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Your monologue should include at least three literary devices (e.g., metaphor, personification, imagery). Check off each device you include in your writing.
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Understanding Character Perspectives on Nature
Answer the following questions based on the characters' views of nature and control as demonstrated in the play.
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How does Prospero view nature in his quest for control? Provide a brief explanation.
[2 marks]2.
Contrast Prospero's view with that of Gonzalo regarding nature's power.
[3 marks]E
Reflective Question: Nature & Human Intervention
Reflect on how the play portrays human attempts to control or coexist with nature. Write a brief paragraph summarizing your thoughts.
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In your opinion, does Shakespeare suggest that humans can or should control nature? Support your answer with a reasoned argument.
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- 12/31/2025
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