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Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Theme of Forgiveness
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores forgiveness, an overarching theme in The Tempest. See the transformation of characters as they grow beyond revenge and learn the value of forgiveness. Along the way, learn how...
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Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Theme of Justice
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the complex nature of justice in The Tempest. See that justice can be a slippery matter of perspective, changing in different circumstances. Along the way, learn how to analyse...
Mazz Media
RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED IN AMERICA
RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED IN AMERICA CHAPTER 1. The Fourth Amendment Viewers will learn that the Fourth Amendment begins with the assumption that citizens have the right to live free from unreasonable interference from the government....
PBS
The It’s Lit! Musical Episode (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
Some say that theater is dead, and that’s probably because most playhouses the world over are closed at the moment owing to a worldwide pandemic. and yet the musical lives on… on Disney plus -- as the nation has been rapt with a filmed...
Curated Video
Italy, Rome, Roman Forum - Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina was built by the emperor Antoninus Pius shortly after the death of his beloved wife Faustina in 141 AD. After the death of Antoninus Pius in 161 CE the dedication was change to both Antoninus and...
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Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Key Quotes 1
After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of The Tempest’s themes with detailed textual analysis! This lesson unpacks the most famous and significant quotes uttered by Prospero, the main character. These...
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Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Key Quotes 2
After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of The Tempest’s themes with detailed textual analysis!
This lesson unpacks quotes from characters other than Prospero, including the Italian nobles, Miranda, Ariel...
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Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Theme of Ambition and Greed
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the destructive nature of greed and ambition in The Tempest. See how the stories of Antonio and Prospero warn us not to become too ambitious or take more than what is...
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Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of The Power Of Art
Can literature and drama really change our lives? How can Shakespeare empower us from within?
Felix Phillips brings the magic of Shakespeare into the lives of his students at Fletcher prison. His latest production of The Tempest is going...
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Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - part 5 Summary
The show was a success! Now for the prisoners’ last assignment. Did they learn anything valuable from this production, other than how to use drugs, surveillance and blackmail? Will Felix be back next year? It’s also time for Felix to...
The Wall Street Journal
Miranda Kerr on the Next Booms in Beauty and Wellness
Miranda Kerr discusses the influence digital communities and product innovation have on self-care routines.
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Part 1 Summary
In a dark room inside a Canadian prison, a special production of The Tempest is presented. All seems normal until BOOM… the lights go out and shots are fired in the darkness! Meet Felix Philips, the mastermind behind the chaos. He was...
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Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of Grief and Mental Illness
Isolation, grief and anger are never a good combination. After the loss of his wife, infant daughter, and his prestigious job, Felix Phillips struggles to get his life back on track. Alone in his rural shack, dark thoughts and delusions...
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Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of The Role Of Women Part 2
How important is it to respect your female colleagues? Pretty darn important! In this lesson, we’ll look at the way Margaret Atwood portrays the role of women in the workplace. The characters of Estelle and Anne-Marie are central to...
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Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Theme of Appearance vs Reality
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between appearances and reality in The Tempest. See that Shakespeare is playing around with our imaginations, blurring the line between reality and fantasy on...
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Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Part 2 Summary
Felix is now in his fourth year as drama teacher at Fletcher prison and things are going well. So well, in fact, that some political big-wigs want to see for themselves - Tony Price and his cronies! Revenge at last! Now all Felix has to...
Mr. Beat
Do You Have the Right to Remain Silent? Salinas v. Texas
Police question a dude named Salinas about a murder, and they claim his silence made him seem guilty. He claims "the right to remain silent."
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Act 3 Summary
Miranda and Ferdinand have fallen in love, and Caliban plots with his new friends to take down Prospero. Meanwhile, Prospero’s servant Ariel confronts the Italian nobles, terrifying them with a magic show to remember... Watch our summary...
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Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Act 4 Summary
Prospero blesses Ferdinand and Miranda’s love, and invites some beautiful and mysterious spirits over for a mystical dance-party. Suddenly, Prospero remembers that Caliban is out to assassinate him... Watch our summary of The Tempest:...
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Powering Through Prose: Margaret Atwood, Hag-Seed - Theme of The Role Of Women Part 1
After the death of his daughter and losing his job, Felix Phillips needs to rebuild his life. But he won’t get very far unless he respects the women who come to his aid. In Hag-Seed, Margaret Atwood portrays the complex and vital role of...
TMW Media
Uranus & Neptune, Gas Giants: Characteristics of Uranus and its moons
How long did it take Voyager 2 to reach Uranus? How far is Uranus to the sun? What are the layers of Uranus made of? Uranus & Neptune, Gas Giants, Part 1
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Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Act 1 Summary
The magician Prospero, stranded on a remote island, is out for revenge! He whips up a violent storm, shipwrecking some Italian nobles and their servants on the island. What kind of revenge plot has Prospero planned? Watch our summary of...
Professor Dave Explains
Uranus: It's Pronounced "YOOR-uh-nus"
Yes, yes, we've all heard the classic jokes surrounding the name of this planet. But grow up! If we are going to explore the cosmos we don't have time for scatological humor! Now, let's take a look at Uranus, the seventh planet from the...
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Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Plot Summary
On a magical island in the middle of nowhere, Prospero, ex-Duke of Milan, is stranded with his daughter Miranda. Their servants are two local spirits, the nasty Caliban and the loyal Ariel. One day, Prospero whips up a magical storm as...