Write a review of the two performances of a scene from Shakespeare's The Tempest in this lesson. First, identify Shakespeare's purpose as it relates to colonialism and imperialism. Then explain how well each
performance achieves that purpose, supporting your opinion with evidence.
Note that your objective in this assignment is to provide an evaluation, not just an analysis. You're
making a judgment about which of the two performances does a better job of conveying Shakespeare's
intent in The Tempest
, based on factors like costumes, acting, casting, sets, and directing.
Your assignment should include the following elements:
• An explanation of Shakespeare's purpose, as it relates to imperialism and colonialism, in The
The
Tempest
• Evidence from the play that supports your opinion about Shakespeare's purpose
• A claim that explains which performance accomplishes that purpose better
Examples from both performances that support your evaluation
• An introduction paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph
• Transitions that carry the reader smoothly from one idea to the next and from one paragraph to the
next