The Tempest

Use the chart below to keep track of when magic is used in The Tempest. You will need to consider the purpose and importance of magic
in each case and whether it is used benignly or for evil purposes.
Act & How is it Who uses Importance Benign/ malignant? Other comments
Scene used? it? (Theme, plot, structure)
Act 1, To raise Prospero The tempest is crucial to the plot and structure of Though initially the cause of The tempest reveals the extent and
scene 1 the the play. It results in disorder, loss and separation disorder and disorientation, the limitations of Prospero’s power. He has
Tempest which paves the way for revenge, reconciliation and tempest is the most important control over the natural world but
the establishment of a new order. It is closely linked way in which Prospero achieves relies on ‘bountiful Fortune’ and ‘a most
to other themes of transformation, subversion of his ‘project’ . auspicious star’ to bring his enemies
hierarchy etc. within his reach.

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Copyright  2000 Teachit