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Heavens, cherubin, god, mighty, PROSPERO describing Miranda. Family, love, religion, white magic, All the charms of Sycorax-toads, beetles, bats Caliban cursing Prospero. Magic, family, black and white magic Thou teach me how to name the bigger light Caliban to Prospero…

What does Stefano think that Caliban and and Trinculo are? 4 legged monster What does Caliban think that Trinculo and Stefano are? Gods What does Prospero do to Caliban while he is working? Send spirits to torment him Why does…

Prospero The main character of this play. Used to be the legitimate Duke of Milan before his brother stole his title and banished him to a mediterranean island. Lover of arts and books. Has harnassed the powers of magic while…

12 years ago, when Miranda was 3 years old When did Prospero come to the island? He was betrayed by his brother Antonio and King Alonso ran him out of the kingdom. Why did Prospero come to the island? He…

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Bassanio A gentleman of Venice, and a kinsman and dear friend to Antonio. Bassanio’s love for the wealthy Portia leads him to borrow money from Shylock with Antonio as his guarantor. An ineffectual businessman, Bassanio proves himself a worthy suitor,…

Why does Shakespeare create a Jewish character who references a story from The Bible? He wants the audience to see that Shylock is smart and wily Why does the Duke refuse to help Antonio out? He doesn’t want to hurt…

What does Bassanio want from Antonio? Why? Bassanio wants money (a loan) from Antonio so that he can woo Portia and take her hand in marriage In act 1, what is Antonio’s and Bassanio’s financial situation? Antonio- little money because…

What devastating news is confirmed at the beginning of this scene? Salarino sadly reports there’s still a rumor out there that one of Antonio’s ships has been wrecked, and he hasn’t been able to find anyone to disprove What prompts…

“So may the outward shows be least themselves:The world is still deceived with ornament.” Speaker: Bassanio To Whom They Are Speaking/Context: talking to Portia at her house before Bassanio is to choose a casket; is looking at the gold casketLarger…