The tempest

None that I more love than myself. You are acounsellor; if you can command these elements tosilence, and work the peace of the present, we willnot hand a rope more; use your authority: if youcannot, give thanks you have lived…

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THE TEMPEST AO5

Orgel ‘Repentance in the Tempest is a largely underachieved goal’ Sir Peter Hall ‘The most blasphemous play that Shakespeare ever wrote’ Taylor Sharpe ‘Every character is driven by an internal cry for freedom’ Riches.A (P) ‘His forgiveness of others is…

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The tempest Quotes

Act 1 quotes showing initial upheaval reflecting the corresponding social one ” what cares these roarers for the name of king” Antonio and Sebastian are introduced for the first time ” lets take leave of him”- Sebastian in reference to…

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The Tempest- Trinculo

ACT II SCENE II … Out of my way, unless he bid ’em; but for every trifle are set they upon me.. ENTER FOR ACT II SCENE II Lo, now, lo, Here comes a spirit of his, and to torment…

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The Tempest Characters

Prospero The rightful Duke of Milan who was overthrown and exiled by his brother Antonio and Alonso, the King of Naples. Prospero has lived for 12 years with his daughter Miranda on a deserted island, where he has become a…

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the tempest act 1-2

Who is Miranda Prosperos daughter Who is Antonio Prosperos brother Who is Prospero rightful duke of milan who is alonso king of naples who is ariel spirit – servant to prospero who is sebastian the kings brother who is ferdinand…

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The Tempest Productions

Globe Theatre Productions 2013 – Jeremy Herrin – DirectorRoger Allam – Prospero (kind, fatherly, funny at times)James Garnon – Caliban (feral) The Tempest Film Adaptation 2010 Julie Taymor – DirectorHelen Mirren – Prospera (powerful)Djimon Hounsou – Caliban (black audience, sympathetic)…

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The Tempest Quotes explanation

PROSPEROThe government I cast upon my brotherAnd to my state grew stranger, being transportedAnd rapt in secret studies. Thy false uncle- Prospero let his gov’t slide a bit when he got caught up in learning his books MIRANDA:Your tale, sir,…

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The Tempest: Act 3 Scene 3

What are the “shapes” that appear with a banquet before the men? The shapes are the spirits of Ariel’s that help him carry out his duties. What is Prospero doing while the spirits are bringing out the banquet? Prospero has…

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The Tempest: Quotes to Know

“What’s past is prologue.” Antonio “We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” Prospero “O, wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new…

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