Mood graph
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Fireworks
Shocked and
on the edge
of seat.
X
Emotional
Emotionally
engaged,
moved.
Comic relief
Being
amused,
laughing!
Pondering
Thinking
about ‘big
ideas’.
Exposition
Following
the
storyline.
Act 1 Scene 1
Act 1 Scene 2
Act 1 Scene 2
Act 1 Scene 2
Act 2 Scene 1
Act 2 Scene 1
Act 2 Scene 2
The storm
Miranda and
Prospero discuss
the past
Ariel talks
Caliban arrives
Men discuss the
island
Murder plot
Caliban,
Trinculo,
Stephano
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Mood graph
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Fireworks
Shocked and
on the edge
of seat.
Emotional
Emotionally
engaged,
moved.
Comic relief
Being
amused,
laughing!
Pondering
Thinking
about ‘big
ideas’.
Exposition
Following
the
storyline.
Act 3 Scene 1
Act 3 Scene 2
Act 3 Scene 3
Act 4 Scene 1
Act 4 Scene 1
Act 4 Scene 1
Act 5
Act 5
Ferdinand.
and Miranda
Caliban,
Trinculo,
Stephano
The banquet
and Harpy
Prospero talks
to Ferdinand
The dance
Caliban,
Trinculo,
Stephano
chased
All enemies
gathered
together
All forgiven,
Prospero gives
up magic
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Mood graph
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Task

Plot points along the graph which reflect the emotions an audience might feel.

Draw a line though all the crosses.

The Tempest is known as a comedy. Looking at your graph, do you think this should be called a comedy, or would you allocate it another
genre?

How has Shakespeare kept his play entertaining for the audience? Look at your graph to explain your answer.
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