Y8 English The Tempest Worksheet. 28/02/23

What era was The Tempest written in?

What were the risks of travelling in the Elizabethan era?

What is colonialism?

Where do we see the influence of colonialism in The Tempest?

What does it mean to usurp someone? What sort of person is usurped?

What is a tempest? How is a tempest used in the play The Tempest?

What is oppression?

Give an example of an oppressed character in The Tempest and explain how they are oppressed.

What does it mean to be submissive?

Give an example of a character who is supposed to be submissive. Explain how they are expected to behave.