Who do you think said this: “You taught me your language so that I could insult you”
Caliban to Prospero
Who is Sycorax?
Caliban's mother, a witch
Where is the story set?
On an island near Italy
A Tempest is a Storm. In literature, what could it represent or symbolise? (for a Merit, name the literary technique for using Weather to set the scene)
A Storm is used to represent trouble or danger. (Merit: Pathetic Fallacy)
Describe Prospero using an adjective. Say why you think it.
Eccentric, Clever, Selfish
How old was Miranda when she came to the island?
3
Who are the two men on the ship at the beginning of the play?
Antonio and Alonso
When was the Tempest written (points for the right century)
1611
What happens at the very beginning of the Tempest?
A storm
Why is Prospero stuck on an island?
Because is brother, Antonio, exiled him and took his title.
What did Gonzalo give Prospero when he got onto the boat to the Island?
Clothes, books and food.
Why did Prospero's brother try to get rid of him?
He became obsessed with power. He wanted to be the Duke himself
Is the Tempest a Comedy, Tragedy or History?
A Comedy
Who is the wizard that lives on the island?
Prospero
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