Explore the presentation of Ariel in the play.
You can either explore two episodes in detail or explore the whole play.
The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the character of Ariel and Ariel’s significance in the play.
You MUST show that you understand Ariel’s importance in highlighting many important themes in the play – such as the supernatural, forgiveness and slavery
Plan
1 – Introduction
What are you going to do? You are going to explore the role of Ariel in the play and how Ariel is presented.
2 – Ariel’s Characteristics
Explore the role of Ariel.
What is he like?
Discuss actions and language.
Use examples from the text to support your exploration of this character.
3 - Ariel’s place in the play
What is Ariels’ purpose in the play?
Why is he there?
What is his part in the play?
Why is his role important?
4 – Conclusion
Sum up your analysis of the character.
What is the role?
Why is this role important?
How does Ariel fit into the play?
What is the character’s significance?
REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.
