The Tempest: Writer's Methods and Techniques (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Prospero's books symbolise
Prospero's books symbolise
Knowledge and power
The storm represents
The storm represents
Chaos
Prospero drowning his books symbolises
Prospero drowning his books symbolises
Giving up magic & seeking reconciliation
Type of irony in The Tempest
Type of irony in The Tempest
Dramatic irony
Audience knows about Prospero
Audience knows about Prospero
His control over island events
Nobles believe tempest is
Nobles believe tempest is
Natural disaster (not Prospero's magic)
Magic symbolises in The Tempest
Magic symbolises in The Tempest
Control and manipulation
Reality vs illusion in The Tempest
Reality vs illusion in The Tempest
Blurred lines between them
Magical banquet's purpose
Magical banquet's purpose
Deceive nobles, show illusion theme
Dialogue reveals
Dialogue reveals
Character traits and relationships
Caliban's language is
Caliban's language is
Rough & bitter (shows resentment)
Ariel's speech is
Ariel's speech is
Light & lyrical (shows ethereal nature)
Caliban's curse quote reveals
Caliban's curse quote reveals
Anger & coloniser-colonised relationship