Explore the presentation of magic and references to the supernatural in the play.
You can explore two specific episodes or consider the play as a whole.
The examiner wants to see that you understand the theme of magic and the supernatural themes portrayed throughout the play.
They want to see a close reading of at least two episodes in the play and therefore you will need to use quotations throughout.
Plan
1 – Introduction
What are you going to do? You are going to explore the presentation of magic and the supernatural in the play. You are going to consider its use in detail.
2 – Magic and Supernatural
Select scenes or events which present magic and the supernatural.
Don’t simply narrate but explore and analyse where and how magic is presented – is it evil? Is it good? What is the purpose of using these references.
3 - Magical Characters
Select examples of characters who use magic and make links to the supernatural. E.g the main source is Prospero then characters such as Ariel and Caliban who have links to supernatural.
4 – Conclusion
Come to a firm conclusion use your analysis of magic and supernatural to sum up what the significance is of presenting magic and the supernatural in the play.
REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.
