Imprisonment is a central theme evident in both texts, entrapping characters within their own mindsets or within their setting. These prevalent themes in ‘The Tempest’ have been reshaped in ‘Hag-Seed’ to recapture the complex mindsets of these characters in a modern setting. Power and control is interwoven into both texts, acting as the driving force for the characters to further their objectives. They also highlight the damaging consequences revenge can have on a person, and the rejuvenating effect forgiveness has, reflecting the importance of christian values during the elizabethan era. Both texts explore the metaphorical and literal means of imprisonment. The complex and provocative amalgamation of the universal themes of revenge, tragedy, comedy and romance within Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ has inspired many modern authors, such as Margaret Atwood’s adaptation of this text, ‘Hag-seed’. To what extent do you agree with this statement? In your answer refer to your two prescribed texts ‘The Tempest’ and ‘Hag-Seed’ This is evident literally in the setting and the predicament of the characters but it also is a construct of the characters and their mindsets. ‘The Tempest’ and ‘Hag-Seed’ dialogically focus the reader on imprisonment.
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