Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Part 2 Summary

Felix, a teacher at Fletcher County Correctional Institute, plans to stage 'The Tempest' as a means of revenge against two ministers who betrayed him. He casts prisoners in roles, with challenges in casting Ariel and Miranda. Anne Marie, a professional actress, joins to play Miranda. Felix's plan involves a dual purpose: a successful play and a personal vendetta. The prisoners engage in exercises and role selections, with a focus on Caliban's complex character.

What significant event is Felix planning for the new season at the prison?

• A production of 'The Tempest'

• A new art exhibition

• A music concert

• A sports tournament

Who are the two ministers visiting the prison, and why is this significant for Felix?

• They are his former students

• They are his family members

• They betrayed him 12 years ago

• They are his political allies

What unique exercise does Felix assign to the prisoners related to 'The Tempest'?

• Drawing scenes from the play

• Finding and memorizing curse words

• Memorizing lines from the play

• Writing a summary of the play

How does Felix plan to address the issue of casting Ariel?

• By making Ariel a blue vegan alien

• By casting himself in the role

• By casting a female prisoner

• By removing the character

Who is Anne Marie Greenland, and what role does she play in Felix's plan?

• A minister visiting the prison

• A prison guard

• A professional actress playing Miranda

• A fellow teacher

What is Felix's dual plan involving 'The Tempest' and his enemies?

• To teach a new class and move on

• To write a new play and forget the past

• To direct a play and seek revenge

• To stage a comedy and make peace

Why does Felix give the players time to reconsider their roles, especially for Caliban?

• Because many want to play Caliban

• Because Caliban is a minor role

• Because he wants to play Caliban himself

• Because Caliban is not in the play