The Tempest: Themes (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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How many key themes are explored in The Tempest according to the revision note?
How many key themes are explored in The Tempest according to the revision note?
Four
What was Prospero's position before arriving on the island?
What was Prospero's position before arriving on the island?
Duke of Milan
Which two characters does Prospero control on the island?
Which two characters does Prospero control on the island?
Ariel and Caliban
Why does Ariel serve Prospero faithfully?
Why does Ariel serve Prospero faithfully?
To gain freedom
What does the relationship between Prospero and Caliban symbolise?
What does the relationship between Prospero and Caliban symbolise?
European colonisers & indigenous peoples
According to Caliban, who gave him rightful ownership of the island?
According to Caliban, who gave him rightful ownership of the island?
Sycorax his mother
Who does Caliban ally with to resist Prospero's authority?
Who does Caliban ally with to resist Prospero's authority?
Stephano and Trinculo
What journey does Prospero make by the end of the play?
What journey does Prospero make by the end of the play?
From vengeance to forgiveness
What does the marriage of Miranda and Ferdinand symbolise?
What does the marriage of Miranda and Ferdinand symbolise?
Reconciliation
Where does Prospero choose to return at the end of the play?
Where does Prospero choose to return at the end of the play?
Milan
What does Prospero's magic represent in the play?
What does Prospero's magic represent in the play?
Power of mind and imagination
What does the masque that Prospero stages blur the line between?
What does the masque that Prospero stages blur the line between?
Reality and fantasy