The Tempest - William Shakespeare – Prospero

The Tempest - William Shakespeare – Prospero

A concise and professionally structured resource exploring Prospero as the play’s central controller, wronged ruler, father, magician and morally complex authority figure.

This resource provides focused analysis of Prospero in The Tempest, examining his exile from Milan, use of magic, relationships with Miranda, Ariel and Caliban, movement from revenge towards forgiveness, and final renunciation of supernatural control.

Key features:

• Clear analysis of Prospero’s central dramatic role, power and character development
• Focus on exile, learning, magic, authority, forgiveness, self-knowledge and renunciation
• Exploration of his relationships with Miranda, Ariel, Caliban and his enemies
• Activities to reinforce and practise key concepts, including quotation analysis, relationships, debate, creative transformation and essay planning
• Detailed answer key included for straightforward checking and review