Consider the final scene of the play. How appropriate is this as an ending to Shakespeare’s final play?
The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the importance of the final scene.
You need to be aware that this is not just the final scene of this play, but is also the final scene of Shakespeare's career.
The examiner would expect you to make a link between Shakespeare’s gift and Prospero’s gift.
You will need to develop a close reading of the play.
Plan
1 – Introduction
What are you going to do? You are going explore the final scene and decide whether or not it is an appropriate ending to the final scene of Shakespeare’s career.
2 –The Final Scene
Analyse the final scene why is it important? What is the significance of this scene? Don’t narrate the scene but analyse the scene – looking at language used and why the scene is significance?
3 - Is it appropriate?
This is where you need to argue whether or not you believe this scene is appropriate.
Firstly discuss the scene as an appropriate ending to the play and then explore it as an ending to Shakespeare’s final play.
4 – The Prospero – Shakespeare LINK
Consider how Shakespeare uses the character of Prospero to mirror his own experience e.g. They both give up their gift at the end of the play.
Use of quotations to support your ideas.
5 – Conclusion
Come to a firm conclusion is this or is it not an appropriate ending to the play and to Shakespeare’s career.
REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.
