What do you consider to be engaging about the way Shakespeare represents Prospero?
You can either confine yourself to two episodes or explore the whole play.
The examiner is looking for you to show you understand the character of Prospero and the way in which Shakespeare presents him.
They are also looking for your opinion about what you consider to be engaging/interesting.
Plan
1 – Introduction
What are you going to do? You are going to consider what makes Prospero an engaging character and how Shakespeare makes him engaging.
2. What makes Prospero Engaging?
Select examples from the text which show that Prospero is an engaging character.
How is he different from other characters?
Look at his magical background.
Look at his ability to forgive and resolve situations.
Look at his survival ability.
3 - What is your opinion?
You can either explore the whole play or select two specific episodes which you believe show Prospero is an engaging character.
Analyse these two episodes in detail.
Pay close attention to language.
4 – Conclusion
Come to a firm conclusion what makes Prospero an engaging character?
Draw together your analysis and sum up what you believe makes the character engaging.
REMEMBER TO USE POINT, EVIDENCE, EXPLAIN (P.E.E)/ POINT, QUOTATION, DEVELOP (PQD) THROUGHOUT.
