TED-Ed: Why should you read Shakespeare's "The Tempest"? - Iseult Gillespie

The video explores Shakespeare's play, The Tempest, set on a desert island where Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, uses magic to control the island and its inhabitants. Themes of power, control, and colonialism are examined through Prospero's interactions with Ariel and Caliban. The play raises questions about justice and freedom, reflecting on Shakespeare's own role as a creator. The Tempest is seen as a metaphor for colonial encounters and the moral dilemmas they present.

What role does Ariel play in the narrative of The Tempest?

In what ways can The Tempest be interpreted as a commentary on colonialism?