Prospero The magician who creates the storm, The former duke of Milan. Antonio Prospero’s brother Miranda Antonio’s daughter, she is also a princess and is in love with Ferdinand. Ariel A spirit on the island who is enslaved by Prospero.…
The Tempest Vocabulary: Set One
abhorred Definition: Verb- To regard with disgust and hatredStudy Tip: This word comes from the Latin word abhorrere, which means to shudder away from, like you would from an abomination, which starts with the same syllable as abhorred.Sentence: Since it…
July 27, 2019
The Tempest Quotes
“The government I cast upon my brother/ And to my state grew stranger, being transported/ And rapt in secret studies.” PROSEPERO, gave his brother power so he could study his magic more “Your tale, sir, would cure deafness” MIRANDA, its…
July 27, 2019
As You Like It Characters
Duke Frederick Duke Seniors younger brother and his usurper, also celia’s father Rosalind Duke senior’s daughter celia Duke frederick’s daughter and Rosalind’s cousin Touchstone a court fool Le Beau A courtier Charles a wrestler Lords and ladies in Duke Frederick’s…
July 26, 2019
Mr. Haro English Merchant of Venice Act 2 Questions
Where is the scene set Portia’s house in Belmont Why does the Prince of Morocco offer to show Portia his blood He is dark skinned and he wants her to know that his blood is red like all of the…
July 26, 2019
Merchant of Venice: series of events
act 1 scene 1 Antonio is sad and Bassanio asks for money, Antonio says he has no money as it’s all invested in ships but because they’re BFFs he says to try his credit in Venice. act 1 scene 2…
July 26, 2019
“Catholic and Protestant, Jesuit and Jew: Historical Religion in The Merchant of Venice” by John Klause
Who is George Santayana? … What does Klause say that George Santayana posited with regards to religion and Shakespeare? … Why does Klause say that “interpreters have considered the search for religious meaning in Shakespeare’s works regrettable?” … What does…
July 26, 2019
Merchant of Venice: Characters
The Duke of Venice (_______________) knows that he cannot risk Venice’s livelihood by denying Shylock’s suit, but is less than happy at the fact.When Shylock complains to him of his daughter’s abduction, he does his best to find her again,…
July 26, 2019
Merchant of Venice Act 3
In the beginning of Act 3, why do Solanio and Salarino worry for Antonio? It is rumored another one of his ships have been wrecked. They worry Antonio will be ruined because of the “cruel bond” that Antonio has made…
July 26, 2019