Play begins in media res disorder (reinforced by entrances and exits) ‘On a ship at sea. A tempestuous noise of thunder and lightning’ Sense of realism; Shakespeare’s last solo play – spectacular opening Boatswain: “Work you, then” • Imperative =…
The Tempest
Prospero most often describes Gonzalo as honest In Act I, the mariners decide to abandon ship because they were under a spell Ferdinand initially falls in love with Miranda due to Ariel’s enchantment Much of Prospero’s hope for power depends…
July 25, 2019
The Tempest – Ariel
Ariel is a… spirit of the air He is swift and delicate… ethereal and occasionally mischievous Ariel is a Hebrew name meaning… “lion of God” – Shakespeare perhaps chose this name as it occurs occasionally in occult texts to mean…
July 25, 2019
The Tempest – Act IV and V
What agreement does Prospero make with Miranda and Ferdinand at the start of Act IV of The Tempest? He agrees to let them get married. What is one of Prospero’s purposes in staging the pageant for Ferdinand and Miranda in…
July 25, 2019
The Tempest- quiz cards
Prospero Prospero is the ousted Duke of Milan who has been living in exile on a remote island for the past twelve years. He’s also a powerful magician, father of Miranda, master of Ariel and Caliban, and a guy who…
July 25, 2019
The Tempest
Context -tempest prabaly wirtten in –was 1st performed @ Court by the King’s Men in the fall of -was performed again in a winter of- during the festivities in celebration of the marriage of King Jame’s daughter Elizabeth-most likely the…
July 25, 2019
As You Like It, Act 4-5
Rosalind (as Ganymede) Who criticizes Orlando and says he is not a true lover? Kiss her What Orlando wants to do at his lesson with Rosalind (as Ganymede)? Accepts and returns Orlando’s declarations of love What Rosalind eventually does at…
July 24, 2019
The Merchant Of Venice: Character Quotes – Bassanio
KEY QUOTES:BASSANIO … Act 1 Scene 1 – pg 17 “How much i have disabled mine estate…To you Antonio i owe tye most in money and in love.” Act 1 Scene 1 – pg 19 “In Belmont is a lady…
July 24, 2019
Merchant of Venice Act 3 2nd one
What gossip are Solario and Solanio talking about as the scene opens? Solario and Solanio heard that one of Antonio’s ships sunk in the English Channel and they are worried about him. What is Shylock update about as he enters?…
July 24, 2019