THE TEMPEST

ACT 1
William Shakespeare
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 William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor of the Renaissance era.
Known throughout the world, Shakespeare’s works—at least 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 2
narrative poems—capture the range of human emotion and conflict and have been
celebrated for more than 400 years. The Bard of Avon has gone down in history as the
greatest dramatist of all time and is sometimes called England’s national poet. He is
credited with inventing or introducing more than 1,700 words to the English language.

SHAKESPEARE'S early LIFE

Very little is known for certain about William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was
baptised on 26 April 1564 at Holy Trinity in Stratford-upon-Avon. We don't know his
actual birth date, but it would have been a few days earlier - traditionally baptisms
were celebrated within three days of birth, and so his birthday is celebrated on 23 April,
St George's Day.
 William Shakespeare
Shakespeare's adult life and work
From 1585 until 1592, very little is known about Shakespeare. These are generally
referred to as 'The Lost Years'. In 1594, Shakespeare became a founding member, actor,
playwright and shareholder of the Lord Chamberlain's Men later called the King's Men,
they first worked in The Theatre and then in the Globe performing to a potential
audience of 3,000 people. In his poems and plays, Shakespeare invented thousands of
words, often combining or contorting Latin, French, and native roots. Shakespeare
wrote more than thirty plays. These are usually divided into four categories: histories,
comedies, tragedies, and romances.

Sometime after 1612, Shakespeare retired from the stage and returned to his home in
Stratford. He died on April 23, 1616, and was buried two days later at Stratford Church.
 VOCABULARY
Describe what you see.

Why is the setting dark?

Is it an important or risky task?

 PERFIDIOUS
What if the person handing the
documents is a government
employee?

What is those documents are highly

important?

The perfidious nature of the spy

was revealed when she sold state
secrets to the enemy.
 Definition: Example:
Deceitful and untrustworthy, especially in A friend who shares your secrets
betraying someone’s trust. A double agent working for an enemy
country.

PERFIDIOUS
(adj)
Non-example:
Sentence:
A loyal and trustworthy confidant.
Despite his charming demeanor, his
A reliable team member who supports
perfidious actions left a trail of broken
their colleagues.
trust."
 VOCABULARY
Describe what you see.

What do you think the person is

feeling?

How would you feel?

 TREACHEROUS
Brainstorm words to describe the path.

What do you think the person might

face?

The treacherous mountain paths

were fraught with hidden dangers
 Definition: Example:
Refers to something or someone that is A dangerous mountain hike
dangerous, unstable, or capable of A person who betrays
betrayal.

TREACHEROUS
(adj)
Sentence: Non-example:
The treacherous weather made sailing A safe and well-maintained walking path.
impossible. A trustworthy friend who keeps your
His treacherous actions caused the team secrets safe
to lose faith in him.
 VOCABULARY
Describe what you see.

What do you think the person on the

throne is feeling?

Who do you support? Why?

 USURP
The prince usurped the throne by
imprisoning the king.

Did the prince do the right thing?

What will happen as a result?

 Definition: Example:
Took a position of power or importance A rebel group overthrowing the
illegally or by force. government

USURP
(adj)

Sentence: Non-example:
Her authority was usurped by a rival who A democratically elected leader
manipulated the board members.
 ACT 1 FOCUS AREAS
Themes of Language Character
power, and development
betrayal, and figurative and
colonialism analysis relationship

Themes of
Shakespeare Exploration love,
an structure and analysis of freedom, and
and style the key events servitude
 Act I Scene i
Character Reaction Table
How does each character react in the storm? What does this tell
us about their character?
Character Reaction to the storm
Boatswain Takes control. Defiant towards the nobles.
Gonzalo Calm and optimistic, tries to reassure others.
Antonio Arrogant and dismissive. Insults the Boatswain.
Sebastian Sarcastic and mocking. Adds to the tension.
Mariners Panicked and desperate. Cry out for help.
 Act I Scene ii
Comprehension
What is Miranda’s initial reaction to the storm? What does her
concern reveal about her character?
How does Prospero reassure Miranda about the fate of the ship’s
passengers?
What does Prospero reveal about his past as Duke of Milan?
How did his brother Antonio betray him?
 Act I- Comprehension

1. Why does Prospero tell Miranda the story of their past?

2. What does Ariel ask Prospero for, and how does Prospero
respond?
3. Who is Caliban, and how does he feel about Prospero?
4. How does Prospero’s use of magic contribute to the theme of
power?
5. What role does language play in the relationship between
Prospero and Caliban?
 Act I- Comprehension

1. Why does Prospero tell Miranda the story of their past?

Answer: Prospero wants Miranda to understand the events that
brought them to the island and why he caused the storm. It also
helps the audience learn about the backstory.
 Act I- Comprehension

2. What does Ariel ask Prospero for, and how does Prospero
respond?
Answer: Ariel asks for his promised freedom. Prospero reminds
Ariel of his previous imprisonment under the witch Sycorax and
says he will grant Ariel freedom after completing a few more
tasks.
 Act I- Comprehension

3. Who is Caliban, and how does he feel about Prospero?

Answer: Caliban is the son of the witch Sycorax and a native of
the island. He resents Prospero for enslaving him and taking
control of the island, which he believes belongs to him.
 Act I- Comprehension

4. How does Prospero’s use of magic contribute to the theme of

power?
Answer: Prospero’s magic symbolizes his control over others and
the natural world. It reflects his authority but also raises
questions about the morality of his actions.
 Act I- Comprehension

5. What role does language play in the relationship between

Prospero and Caliban?
Answer: Language in The Tempest serves as a tool of control
and power in the relationship between Prospero and Caliban. By
forcing Caliban to learn his language, Prospero imposes his
culture and values, stripping Caliban of his native identity.
 Did you know?
Shakespeare was taking a risk with the use of magic in The
Tempest, which was first performed in 1611; he could have
landed himself in prison or worse. Society was deeply
religious and believed in the hierarchy of God and
angels/fallen angels above all human power and behaviour.
Those who practised magic were seen to reject God as
they try to replicate his power on earth. Scorers would be
banished from society and seen as traitors to both King
James and God. Shakespeare avoided prison by removing
any religious language in the play and showing the
rejection of magic by the end of the play.
 Act I SCENE II

1. What does Miranda feel at the beginning of 2. Why does Prospero tell Miranda the story
the scene after witnessing the storm? of their exile?

A. Anger at Prospero for causing the storm. A. To remind her of his magical powers.
B. Compassion for the ship’s passengers. B. To justify his actions in creating the storm.
C. Fear that the storm will harm her. C. To explain why they must leave the island.
D. Confusion about what is happening. D. To warn her about Antonio’s treachery.

3. According to Prospero, why did Antonio 4. What theme is introduced when Prospero
betray him? discusses Antonio’s betrayal?

A. He wanted to become Duke of Milan. A. Colonialism and exploration.

B. He wanted to protect the city of Naples. B. The conflict between nature and nurture.
C. He feared Prospero’s magical powers. C. The corrupting influence of power.
D. He was ordered by Alonso. D. The fragility of human relationships.
 Act I SCENE II

6. How is Prospero’s character revealed through

5. What theme is emphasized through his explanation of the storm and their backstory?
Miranda’s reaction to the shipwreck? A. He is calm and forgiving of those who wronged
him.
A. Betrayal and vengeance. B. He is focused on using his power to achieve
B. Authority and servitude. justice.
C. Ambition and control. C. He is detached and indifferent to the events
D. Innocence and compassion. around him.
D. He is regretful of his actions and wishes to repent.

7. How does Miranda’s role in this part of the

8. What metaphor does Prospero use to describe
scene primarily function?
Antonio’s betrayal?
A. She serves as Prospero’s moral conscience.
A. “He was the ivy which had hid my princely trunk.”
B. She acts as an audience surrogate, allowing B. “The sea hath cast us ashore, wrecked by
Prospero to explain the backstory. ambition.”
C. She challenges Prospero’s authority and C. “A tempest in my mind, stirred by my brother’s
decisions. schemes.”
D. She provides comic relief in an otherwise D. “My crown fell into a pit of vipers.”
serious scene.
 Figurative Language
Personification
The storm is personified as
If you can command these uncontrollable and
elements to silence, and unheeding, highlighting
human powerlessness
work the peace of the against nature. The
present, we will not hand a imagery suggests the
storm’s autonomy and
rope more. serves as a critique of the
arrogance of power.
-Boatswain, Act 1 Scene 1
 Figurative Language
Personification & Metaphor
The sky is personified as capable
The sky, it seems, would of pouring "stinking pitch" (dark,
pour down stinking pitch, foul-smelling rain), and the sea as
"mounting" to the heavens’ cheek
But that the sea, mounting to extinguish fire. This vivid
to the welkin’s cheek, personification captures the
chaos and interplay of natural
Dashes the fire out. elements during the storm.
Here stinking pitch and cheek are
-Miranda, Act 1 Scene 2 metaphors for rain and sky
respectively.
 Figurative Language
Imagery & Metaphor
Prospero metaphorically
The ivy which had hid my describes his betrayal by
princely trunk, Antonio. The "ivy" is
Antonio, and the "princely
And sucked my verdure out trunk" is Prospero’s
on’t. dukedom. The image of ivy
draining the life out of a
tree symbolizes Antonio’s
parasitic ambition and
-Prospero, Act 1 Scene 2 Prospero’s downfall.
 Images of Power

The Boatswain challenges the

authority of the noblemen
What cares these roarers aboard, emphasizing the power
of nature over human
for the name of king? constructs like rank or status.
The "roarers" (the storm and the
sea) do not respect political
power, highlighting the fragility
of human authority in the face
-Boatswain, Act 1 Scene 1 of natural forces.
 Images of Power

Miranda attributes the storm to

Prospero’s magical "art,"
If by your art, my dearest suggesting her awe of his
supernatural abilities. However,
father, you have her plea to "allay" the tempest
Put the wild waters in this reveals her compassionate
roar, allay them. nature, contrasting with
Prospero’s calculated use of
power to achieve his goals.
-Miranda, Act 1 Scene 2
 Images of Power

I thus neglecting worldly ends, Prospero recalls his political

power as the Duke of Milan,
all dedicated which he lost due to his trust in
To closeness and the bettering Antonio. This imagery of
of my mind… "neglecting worldly ends" for
The government I cast upon intellectual pursuits portrays
power as multifaceted—
my brother. intellectual, political, and now
magical. It also reflects his
-Miranda, Act 1 Scene 2 vulnerability when power is
mismanaged.