This edition contains the full text of The Tempest with clear and supportive notes. A detailed introduction and a guide to each act and scene give you everything you need to study the play for CSEC English B. Understand the language of the play with clear notes on each page.Learn about Shakespeares world and the context of the play in the lively introduction.Get to grips with characters, themes and dramatic techniques with a guide to each scene.Trace the development of themes across the play with succinct summaries and links to the key scenes.Prepare for your final examinations with practice exam questions and annotated sample responses to show you how to improve your work.
This book is part of a book series called The Alexander Shakespeare .
This book has been graded for interest at 13-16 years.
There are 288 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2017 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Anieta R. Bailey has over a decade of dedicated service in the Education System as a teacher of English Language, Literature, Communication Studies and Literatures in English at the Secondary School Level, where she has prepared students for regional examinations. She also has extensive experience teaching Language, Literature and Literacy based courses at the university and teacher training college levels. Ms Bailey annually organises teacher and student development workshops on the areas of Language for Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Exams and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations. By Caroline Bentley-Davis, Najoud Ensaff, Steve Eddy, Matthew Tett, Gareth Calway and Nicola Copitch Dorothy L. Warner is a dedicated educator who has been involved in the teaching of English Language and Literature. Additionally, she has served as Coordinator of activities in Language Arts which involves creating, monitoring and assessing curriculum. Mrs. Warner continues to prepare candidates for CSEC English A examinations and is dedicated to providing a realistic and supportive structure in which students can achieve success. Rene Weis is Professor of English at University College London and a distinguished editor and biographer of Shakespeare. Mike Gould is a former Head of English and a university Lecturer in English and Education, who has written over 150 books for students and teachers in the UK and overseas.
This book contains the following story:
The Tempest
"The Tempest" is a play written by William Shakespeare and is believed to be one of his last works. The play is a tale of magic, betrayal, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
Act 1: The play opens on a remote island where Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter Miranda have been stranded for twelve years. Prospero's brother, Antonio, and Alonso, the King of Naples, conspired to overthrow him and left him and Miranda to die at sea. However, they were saved by Gonzalo, a loyal advisor, and are now living on the island.
Act 2:Prospero, who is skilled in magic, conjures a storm, the titular "tempest," to shipwreck his brother Antonio and Alonso, along with others who were part of the conspiracy. The passengers of the ship, including Ferdinand, Alonso's son, are separated on the island.
Act 3:Ferdinand, believing his father has drowned, encounters Miranda, and they fall deeply in love. Prospero, still holding a grudge against Antonio and Alonso, puts Ferdinand through several trials to test his love for Miranda.
Meanwhile, on another part of the island, Antonio and Sebastian plot to kill Alonso and take control of Naples. However, their plans are thwarted by Ariel, a spirit bound to Prospero's service, who alerts Alonso's loyal counselor, Gonzalo.
Act 4:Prospero's spirit servant, Ariel, torments Alonso and the others by creating illusions and confusion. During this time, Caliban, a native inhabitant of the island, joins forces with two drunken sailors, Stephano and Trinculo, to overthrow Prospero. However, their plot fails, and they end up being the subjects of Prospero's magic tricks and manipulation.
Act 5:As the play nears its conclusion, Prospero finally reveals himself to Alonso and the others, confronting them about their past treachery. However, Prospero's anger and thirst for revenge begin to wane as he witnesses their remorse. He ultimately decides to forgive them.
Prospero also reunites Ferdinand and Miranda, giving his consent to their marriage. He frees Ariel, acknowledging the spirit's faithful service, and forgives Caliban for his past misdeeds.
Finally, Prospero addresses the audience directly, requesting their applause and acknowledging that the power of his magic and the illusionary world of the island will soon dissipate. The play ends with a sense of reconciliation, forgiveness, and a new beginning for all characters involved.
"The Tempest" explores themes of power, revenge, forgiveness, and the transformative power of love. The play's magical elements, complex characters, and exploration of human nature make it one of Shakespeare's most captivating and thought-provoking works.
