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Taymour English School

American Division
Social Studies Department
Grade 11 – 2nd Quarter

Grade 11

2nd Quarter Project

Subjects: English Literature & Social Studies

Grade Level: 11

Project Title: "Shakespeare's The Tempest and the Nature of Power: Comparing Literary and Historical Leaders"

Project Description

This project will ask you to analyze key characters from Shakespeare's The Tempest and examine their personality
traits, focusing on their approaches to power, control, and ambition. Then, you will compare these traits with the
personalities and leadership styles of historical figures such as Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Joseph Stalin.
Your goal is to see how themes of power and manipulation appear in both literature and history and reflect on
how they shape leadership and society.

Presentation Requirements

Your presentation should be at least 8 slides long and include the following elements:

1. Cover Slide (Slide 1)

Title of the project

Your name and class

A relevant background image (could be a scene from The Tempest or images of the historical figures)

2. Introduction Slide (Slide 2)

Briefly introduce The Tempest and its themes of power, authority, and control.

Provide a brief overview of the historical figures (Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin) and their influence in the 20th century.
Taymour English School
American Division
Social Studies Department
Grade 11 – 2nd Quarter

3. Character and Historical Figure Comparisons (Slides 3-5)

For each of the following characters, analyze their personality traits and actions:

Prospero compared with Stalin

Caliban compared with Mussolini

Antonio compared with Hitler

For each slide, include:

A character image and a historical figure photo

Key traits and quotes that show each character’s or leader’s approach to power

Explanation of how each character’s personality traits are similar to the leader’s and how they used power or
manipulation.

4. Thematic Analysis (Slides 6-7)

Power and Corruption: Analyze how power influences both the Tempest characters and the historical figures, and
discuss the consequences of their actions on others.

Manipulation and Control: Show how both characters and historical dictators use manipulation, deception, and
propaganda.

Resistance and Rebellion: Compare the rebellious actions of Caliban with the resistance movements against
dictatorships.

5. Reflection and Conclusion (Slide 8)

Summarize what these comparisons reveal about leadership, power, and human nature.

Reflect on how understanding these themes helps us better analyze both literary and historical figures.

Pose a question or reflection about the role of personality in leadership and its impact on society.
Taymour English School
American Division
Social Studies Department
Grade 11 – 2nd Quarter

Additional Requirements

Visuals: Include character images from The Tempest and historical images of Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin on
relevant slides.

Quotes and Text Analysis: Use at least one key quote per character or historical figure to support your analysis.

Reflection: Prepare a short conclusion or discussion to present to the class that shares your thoughts on how
personality influences leadership and historical events.

Assessment Criteria

1. Critical Analysis: Depth of analysis and insight into both literary and historical figures.
2. Thematic Understanding: Ability to connect power themes across literature and history.
3. Presentation Quality: Clear, organized slides with well-integrated visuals and text.
4. Reflection: Insightful conclusion on what this analysis reveals about power and personality.

Due Date: [Thursday 12/26/2024]

This project is an opportunity to engage with both literature and history, allowing you to understand the impact of
personality in leadership and the consequences of power in different contexts.

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