The Tempest

Part ofEnglish Literature

  • The Tempest

    • Plot summary - CCEA

      The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Betrayed and exiled to a magic island, a sorcerer raises a storm to wreck his enemies, sparking revenge, romance and forgiveness.

    • Characters - CCEA

      The characters in Shakespeare's The Tempest fall into groups: ruling nobles, spirits like Ariel, and the colonised Caliban, exploring power, control and forgiveness.

    • Themes - CCEA

      William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' themes include magic, justice, betrayal and colonial power.

    • Form, structure and language - CCEA

      The form, structure and language of The Tempest explores imagery, verse, dramatic techniques and Shakespeare’s use of romance.

    • Context - CCEA

      Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' reflects Elizabethan beliefs about gender, class, and social order, using confusion and comedy to disrupt and then restore identity and hierarchy.

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