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The Tempest - Key Words
The Tempest - Key Words
Here are six key words that will be useful for interpreting The Tempest:
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Absolute power
Absolute power
- Complete authority. There doesn’t need to be a vote, general agreement to act or make decisions.
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Anagram
Anagram
- A word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another.
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Antagonist
Antagonist
- A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something. In other words, an adversary.
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Patriarchy
Patriarchy
- A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.
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Patriarchal
Patriarchal
- Relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men.
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Patron
Patron
- A person who gives financial (monetary) or other support to a person, organisation, or cause.
The Tempest - Key Words
The Tempest - Key Words
Here are six key words that will be useful for interpreting The Tempest:
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Alchemist
Alchemist
- A person who transforms or creates something through a seemingly magical process.
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Ambition
Ambition
- A strong desire to achieve or do something.
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Colonisation
Colonisation
– The process of settling amongst and gaining control of natives and their land/homes.
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Protagonist
Protagonist
- The leading character.
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Rebellion
Rebellion
- The action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention.
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Reconciliation
Reconciliation
- The restoration (getting back to) and reunion of friendly relations.
1Key Words
2Context & Overview
2.1Context & Overview
3Act 1
3.1Act 1 Analysis
4Act 2
4.1Act 2 Analysis
5Act 3
5.1Act 3 Analysis
6Act 4
6.1Act 4 Analysis
7Act 5
7.1Act 5 Analysis
8Key Characters
8.1Major Characters
8.2Minor Characters
9Themes
10Authorial Method
10.1Authorial Method
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1Key Words
2Context & Overview
2.1Context & Overview
3Act 1
3.1Act 1 Analysis
4Act 2
4.1Act 2 Analysis
5Act 3
5.1Act 3 Analysis
6Act 4
6.1Act 4 Analysis
7Act 5
7.1Act 5 Analysis
8Key Characters
8.1Major Characters
8.2Minor Characters
9Themes
10Authorial Method
10.1Authorial Method
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