UNDERSTANDING THE PLAY.
Plot, characters and key themes.
On this page you can find key quotes, a synopsis, scene-by-scene summaries and more to enhance your students’ understanding of the play.
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CHARACTER MAP
CHARACTER BIOGRAPHIES
SYNOPSES
Synopsis
A plot summary of The Tempest.
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Scene by Scene
Understanding The Tempest scene by scene.
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From the Globe Playground, a 45 second animation of the plot of The Tempest.
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Everything you need to know about the context of The Tempest, as well as key themes in the play
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Any questions you might have about attending Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank
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