THE TEMPEST: SEMINAR/ARGUMENT TOPICS
1. Discuss Prospero as a representation of divine power.
2. Using examples from The Tempest, develop a theme based on the lust for power.
3. Should Caliban be despised or pitied?
4. Growth and change in Miranda: Miranda is a dynamic character who changes
during the course of the play. Agree or disagree.
5. “The red plague rid you/ For learning me your language!” (Caliban in I, ii, 363-4)
Contrary to Caliban’s opinion, can language be used to improve humanity? Use
examples from The Tempest to support your answer.
6. Who is the superior leader: Prospero of The Tempest or Mustapha Mond of Brave
New World?
7. Discuss the relationship between Prospero and his two servants, Caliban and
Ariel. What does each seem to represent?
8. Discuss a pattern of imagery in the play by relating it to the development of theme
or character.
9. To what extent is Antonio a Machiavellian villain?