Context (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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When The Tempest was written
When The Tempest was written
1610-1611
King James I's reign period
King James I's reign period
1603-1625 (Jacobean era)
James I's official acting co. w/ Shakespeare
James I's official acting co. w/ Shakespeare
The King's Men
'Noble savage' concept meaning
'Noble savage' concept meaning
Primitive peoples had innate goodness lost via civilisation
Caliban's quote re: language taught by Prospero
Caliban's quote re: language taught by Prospero
'You taught me language, my profit: I know how to curse'
Ariel's identity in The Tempest
Ariel's identity in The Tempest
A spirit bound to serve Prospero through magic
Divine right of kings meaning
Divine right of kings meaning
Monarchs get authority from God, accountable only to God
Where The Tempest was likely performed
Where The Tempest was likely performed
Blackfriars Theatre
Miranda's unique role in the play
Miranda's unique role in the play
The only woman in the play
Source of Prospero's magic
Source of Prospero's magic
His books (learned, not innate)