1. What is the point of the first scene literally and in reference to the whole play? The first scene details the three witches meeting to discuss their impending plans. They were called together seemingly by some greater force to…
the tempest act iv
what agreement does Prospero make with Ferdinand and Miranda ? he lets them get married which is the most likely meaning of opportune ? the high temperatures and bright sunshine is opportune to go to the beach. favorable which of…
The Tempest Critics – Caliban and Ariel
Trevor Griffiths (Human nature) Preternatural being Trevor Griffiths (Societal) The ruler and the ruled, the white and the black David Suchet in 1978 production Inspired sympathy David Suchet Sympathetic emblem of imperialistic exploitation Walter Beacham Ariel’s only request is for…
Passages in the tempest
“Hell is empty,/ And all the devils are here.” (Act 1 Scene 2, Lines 252-253) Ariel to Ferdinand “Through all the signories it was the first, And Prospero the prime duke, being so reputed In dignity, and for the liberal…
Reading Guide for “Europe and the New World: “Humanism” 1614-15 “William Shakespeare: Life and Times” 1801-03 The Tempest Act I
In the essay on William Shakespeare, what did you learn about his early life? What was the profession of his father? Do you believe this profession was low, middle, or high class? … What are the positions of Alonzo, Antonio,…
The Tempest Quotes
This blue-eyed hag was hither brought with child, and here was left by th’ sailors. Thou, my slave, as thou report’st thyself, was then her servant…A freckled whelp hag-born-not honoured with a human shape.” Prospero is talking to Ariel about…
The Tempest
William Shakespeare is the author of The Tempest. True QUOTES: FOR EACH QUOTE, GIVE THE SPEAKER AND THE SITUATIONO, WONDER! HOW MANY GOODLY CREATURES ARE THERE HERE! HOW BEAUTEOUS MANKIND IS! O BRAVE NEW WORLD THAT HAS SUCH PEOPLE IN’T!SPEAKER:SITUATION:…
The Tempest – Epilogue (Questions)
In what way can the audience help Prospero? Prospero asks them to clap their hands. If you made loud noise then it would end the spell / play. It is normal for a Shakespearean comedy to end with an appeal…
THE TEMPEST SuMMARY
simple summary A storm strikes a ship carrying Alonso, Ferdinand, Sebastian, Antonio, Gonzalo, Stephano, and Trinculo, who are on their way to Italy after coming from the wedding of Alonso’s daughter, Claribel, to the prince of Tunis in Africa. The…