Why should you read Shakespeare's "The Tempest"? - Iseult Gillespie
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Claps of thunder and flashes of lightning illuminate a swelling sea, as a ship buckles beneath the waves. It is no ordinary storm, but a violent and vengeful tempest, and it sets the stage for Shakespeare’s most enigmatic play. Why does this play still resonate with modern readers? Iseult Gillespie investigates.
The Tempest is believed by many to be Shakespeare’s final play. What are some features of the plot, character and/or language that suggest this?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Iseult Gillespie
- Director Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Designer Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Art Director Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Storyboard Artist Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Illustrator Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Character Designer Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Layout Artist Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Associate Editorial Producer Dan Kwartler
- Fact-Checker Francisco Diez
