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“Yet again! What do you here? Shall we give o’er and drown? Have you a mind to sink?”- Boatswain “A pox o’ your throat, you bawling, blasphemous, incharitable dog!”- Sebastian “The king and prince at prayers! Let’s assist them, for…

Magic … Russel: Illusion/Magic The whole play is indeed a succession of illusions.Links: ArielProspero and his power planMiranda’s freedom Warton: Fantasy We are transported into a fairy-land.Links: Prospero’s magic controlling the islandAriel as non-human Moulton: Civilisation The gift of civilisation…

The Tempest 1611-1612 – comedy praising reconciliation and forgiveness; Prospero’s final speec seen by some as Shakespeare’s personal goodbye to the stage Theme of Forgiveness and Reconciliation 1. Prospero feels free to forgive only after those who have wronged him…

– ✰ FOUR TRAITS OF CIVILIZATION ✰1. religion2. clothing3. cities4. writing 1. religion2. clothing3. cities4. writing According to the colonizers, what were the 4 traits of civilization? • the English believed the Indians were “squandering” America’s resources Give an example…

How does the opening scene already begin to challenge the status quo of social rank and authority? What meaning can we draw from this challenge? The master gave authority to the Boatswain to control the ship while it was sinking…

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 harnessed the powers of magic while…

Now does my project gather to a head Prospero’s plan coming together your affections Would become tender Ariel’s line about Prospero’s reaction if he saw his enemies Mine would sir were I human – And mine shall Ariel and then…

Abhorred/abhor Transitive Verb: To regard with extreme repugnance: Synonym: loathe, disdain: Antonym: Approve, prize revere Auspicious Adjective: Pointing towad a happy outcome; showing that future success is likely: Synonym: prosperous, fortuitous, optimistic: Antonym: unfavorable, bleak, calamitous, catastrophic Fen Noun: Low…

Alonso King of Naplesallowed antonio to overthrow Prosperofather of Ferdinand political, loves son, passive gonzalo Honest, old, nice, optimisticcounselor to Alanzomocked by Antonio and Sebastian for being a suck up to Porspero”you have cause of joy” (2i, 1-2) Sebastian brother…

Where was Shakespeare born? Stratford-upon-Avon What date was he born? Apil 23, 1564 Did Shakespeare ever get married? If so, to whom? Yes, Anne Hathaway. Shakespeare established himself as an __________and ________________. actor, playwright What date did Shakespeare die and…