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Miranda’s role in Prospero’s life “A third of mine own life” Prospero’s warning to Ferdinand “If thou break her virgin knot before all sanctimonious ceremonies…shall bestrew the union of your bed with weeds” Ariel desperate for love “Do you love…

Maman… Maman died today. Or yesterday maybe You taught… You taught me language, and my profit on’tIs I know how to curse (Caliban to Prospero) She said, “If you go… She said, “If you go slowly, you risk getting sunstroke.…

act Shakespeare’s plays are usually divided into five ______ – which are subdivided into scenes. There was not necessarily any clear division between the ______ in a performance. aside A line spoken to one or more characters which cannot be…

Who was in charge of the ship during the storm at sea? the boat master Why did Alonso, the king, interfere with the Boatswain’s work in securing the ship during the storm? The king was accustomed to being the supreme…

–“The Tempest” and ShakespeareBackground and Societal Impact–Colonialism –Aspects of colonialism:1. Europeans’ appropriation of and exploitation of foreign territories2. Europeans’ subordination of indigenous populations (such as the different treatment of Caliban and Ariel)3. Europeans’ claims that they are colonizing to bring…

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” (4.1) Prospero is talking Miranda and Ferdinand after the play about man’s nature He “serves in offices that profit us.” (1.2) Prospero…

What cares these roarers for the name of the king? To cabin! Silence! Trouble us not. Alonso etc experience a loss of power as the boatswain is giving them orders and insists that nature (or Prospero) doesnt care for their…

What cares these roarers for the name of king? (1.1.16-18) -If you can command these elements to silence and work the peace of the present, we will not hand a rope more. Use your authority. (1.1.21-28) Boatswaintheme: The Power Of…

What does Prospero instruct Ariel to do in this scene? Prospero tells Ariel to hang his royal wardrobe on the lime tree outside his cell What does Prospero call Caliban in this scene? Prospero calls Caliban a “born devil” Why…

How did Prospero and Maranda end up on the island years before the present action of the play? They were banished What does Prospero do to bring the Mariners to the island? She made them think it was on fire…