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Antonio spies an opportunity - if he can persuade Sebastian to murder King Alonso.

Episode 4

King Alonso and the courtiers continue arguing so Prospero casts a sleeping spell over them, but allows Antonio and Sebastian stay awake.

And, within minutes, Antonio's up to his evil ways again: while King Alonso and Gonzalo are asleep, Antonio convinces Sebastian that he could become King of Naples if he will kill Alonso.

Sebastian isn't sure, but on reflection thinks that killing Prospero hasn't done Antonio any harm.

So Antonio draws a blade from his pocket: it's Toledo steel鈥

Resources

Information, guidance, activity suggestions and worksheets (pdf)

Resource Pack

Label the island and show where the characters come ashore (pdf)

The island with no name

The text of Caliban's famous monologue - see Resource Pack for activities (pdf)

Text: 'The isle is full of noises'

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Episode 3 - Full fathom five video

Prospero and Ariel tour the island to check on those who have been washed ashore.

Episode 3 - Full fathom five

Episode 5 - Barracuda. video

Stephano and Trinculo fall in with Caliban...and plan a revolution for the island.

Episode 5 - Barracuda

Episode 6 - Love song. video

Prospero sets Ferdinand to work. He and Miranda meet... and it's love at first sight.

Episode 6 - Love song