Stephen Greenblatt's "The Best Way to Kill Our Literary Inheritance is to Turn it into a Decorous Celebration of New World Order"

Read Stephen Greenblatt's "TBWtKOLIitTiiaDCoNWO"and determine his argument. How does his argument apply to what we see in The Tempest? Do you agree or disagree with what he suggests? Use examples from both Greenblatt and The Tempest in your post.

Linda Bamber

Read Linda Bamber's "The Tempest and The Traffic of Women." What is her argument? Explain whether you agree or disagree with her description of the men's actions in the play?

Elements of "The White Man's Burden" by Rudyard Kipling found in Shakespeare.

"The White Man's Burden" is a controversial and offensive poem written by Rudyard Kipling at the height of imperialism. The Tempest was written at the beginning of England's colonization of other lands. How are elements of Kipling's views present in The Tempest? By showing the treatment of characters like Caliban, is Shakespeare condoning or merely pointing out evidence of the white's superior attitude towards peoples from different lands? Read the poem closely to ensure that you understand Kipling's point of view before you start. Use specific examples from the play and poem to substantiate your argument.

The Role of Women: The Lady of Shallot vs. Miranda

Closely read "The Lady of Shallot" by Alfred Tennyson and compare her plight to Miranda's. Women's roles, their ability to make choices, and how they are perceived by men have changed throughout time. How are The Lady of Shallot and Miranda similar? different? Use examples from both poem and play to make your argument.