The Tempest by William Shakespeare

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BBC Shakespeare Animated Tales (3 parts)

BBC The Tempest

The Tempest in a Minute

Elements of a FAIRY TALE

Concepts to Consider:

    • Magic
    • Role of Nature
    • Appearance vs Reality
    • Class Distinction
    • Dreams
    • Redemption
    • Role of PROVIDENCE in the lives of the characters
    • "Fairy Tale" Qualities
    • Revenge
    • Restoration of Natural Order
    • Was the tempest a blessing or a curse?
    • The tempest is literally a storm...could it also be used to describe the relationship among the characters?
    • "Playing God"
    • Prospero's Fatal Flaw
    • Literal and Figurative meaning of the title

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