Contexts
Shakespeare and contemporary theatre
Historical and social context
Discovering new worlds
Language
The romances
The printed text
The play on stage
The play in context
Critical history
Magic and witchcraft
Activities
Source comparison
Dramatis personae
The plot
The tempest
The island
Unity of time
Prospero: protector or tyrant?
Miranda, the lone woman
All the world’s a metatheatre
Themes
Imagery
Music and masque
‘This thing of darkness’
Different characters, different times
Art and illusion
Revenge and repentance
Gods and godliness
Dramatic responses
Assessment focus
Specifications and objectives
Essay questions
Sample questions with notes
Coursework process
Comparing texts
Critical comments
Resources
Scene summaries and commentaries
Literary terms and concepts
Further study resources
English Review articles