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• Discuss the character of Caliban. Support your ideas about him with examples from the play.
• The title The Tempest most obviously refers to the storm at sea that starts the plot. Titles, however, often imply the more general or deeper meanings of a work of literature. Write an essay in which you discuss the significance of the play’s title beyond its reference to the opening incident. • Trace the themes of appearance/reality throughout the play. How does Shakespeare create a sense of unreality in The Tempest—of living in a dream world? What does Shakespeare seem to be saying about appearance and reality? • Shakespeare frequently establishes parallels between different characters. These parallels often point out contrasts between individual characters or groups. Write an essay where you discuss the parallels and contrasts these individual characters or groups. Suggestions could include the following: the Caliban-Trinculo-Stephano group and the royal party group, especially Antonio and Sebastian; Ariel and Caliban; Caliban and Ferdinand; Stephano and Prospero; Prospero and Alonso. Pick one set of characters to discuss for the entire essay. Do not write an essay in which you try to discuss all of the characters suggested on this list. • Shakespeare deals with themes of savagery and civilization in The Tempest. What commentary is he ultimately making about these two themes. Use examples from the play to support your assertion. ...
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