the Tempest

man vs. nature; man vs. man What two conflicts does the intitial shipwreck set?
Prospero Who causes the shipwreck?
Prospero Who was the former duke of Milan?
His brother comes and steals the thrown from him Why was the thrown taken from Prospero?
Antonio Who is Prospero’s brother?
His intention was to kill his brother and Miranda when he sent them off What was Antonio’s intention regarding Prospero?
Gonzolo Who was supposed to kill Prospero?
12 years How long has Prospero and Miranda been on the island?
Calaban and Ariel Who were initially on the island upon the arrival of Prospero and Miranda?
rescues him from the tree What does Prospero do for Ariel?
serves him for a set number of years How does Ariel return the favor to Prospero after he was rescued?
he tried to rape Miranda Why did Calaban become Prospero’s servant?
Alonzo Who is the king of England?
the king’s daughter’s wedding Where was the ship coming from before the shipwreck?
1610-1611 When was the Tempest written?
Romance/Tragicomedy What type of play is the Tempest?
one day, generally over course of 3 hours; generally thought to be an island in Mediteranean Sea between Spain and Italy What is the setting?
static and round What are the characters generally in the middle between?
Could include: § Good father § Not harmful § Saves Ariel § Educated Calliban § Smart § White magic § Magical § Good planner § Exhibits compassion for others § Forgiveness § Wronged by his own brother Give at least 3 reasons why Prospero was a positive/likeable character?
Could include: § He took over the island § Caused a storm § Takes advantage of Miranda (manipulates her) § Manipulates Ferdinand § Manipulates Ariel § Intent on getting revenge □ Thinks it will bring him happiness but it doesn’t § Obsessed with magic and neglectful of duty § Holds on to a grudge § Selfish § Motivated by selfish desire/benefit Give at least 3 reasons why Prospero was negative/unlikeable person?
static Is Caliban static or round?
regret What does Antonio never show for his actions?
Could include: § Similar □ Both serve Prospero □ Imprisoned □ Both set free □ Natives of the island □ Ultimately concerned with freedom § Different □ Caliban is evil □ Ariel is nonviolent □ Caliban serves complaining □ Ariel does what he is asked □ Caliban rebels □ Ariel is loyal Give two reasons why Ariel and Caliban are similar and different?
Could include: § Similar □ Exiled □ Family goes against them □ Experienced □ People take their power § Different □ Prospero forgives □ Caliban is not forgiving Give reasons why Caliban and Prospero are similar and different?
Could include: § Similar □ Both have interest in Miranda □ Both are manipulated by Prospero □ Made to serve Prospero § Different □ Ferdinand loves Miranda □ Caliban tries to abuse Miranda □ Ferdinand is willing to serve Prospero □ Caliban hates Prospero Give two reasons why Caliban and Ferdinand are similar and different?
Could include: § Similar □ Nobles □ Power □ Leaders □ Fathers □ Both have daughters who they marry off □ Both express that they have done things wrong Give two reasons why Alonso and Prospero are similar.
Could include: § Similar □ Nonviolent □ Loyal □ Concerned about others’ wellbeing □ Obedient Give two reasons why Ariel and Miranda are similar.
Could include: § Similar □ Power hungry □ Not sorry □ Neither succeeds Give two reasons why Antonio and Sebastian and Stephano and Trinculo are similar.
Could include: § Similar □ Both have a child □ Both separated □ Both exiled □ Both have magic § Different □ Sycorax is motivated by evil □ Prospero uses white magic Give two reasons why Sycorax and Prospero are similar and different.
Could include: § Similar □ Both plot against Prospero/the person in charge □ The initiators □ Both do not succeed Give two reasons why Caliban and Antonio are similar.
Could include: § Similar □ Inhabit the island □ Children of current or past leaders □ Educated □ In the beginning they see Prospero as a father § Different □ Miranda makes the most of the education □ Caliban betrays Prospero and curses Prospero for teaching him his language Give two reasons why Miranda and Caliban are similar and different.
Rough and rude Describe Caliban’s language.
The only times that his language was somewhat pleasant was when he was talking about how the island used to be when his mother ruled When is Caliban’s language somewhat pleasant?
educated Why does Caliban sometimes use nicer language?
nature, earth, elements What does Caliban’s language mostly involve?
Intense feeling Exclamation Explain the language in act 1 scene 1 of the play.
Could include: § In that moment it didn’t matter § Struggling to survive § Social class goes out the window § Self preservation § Nature is more powerful Why is the language from act 1 scene 1 in prose?
colonists were sent from England to Virginia What did England do in 1609 (the year the play was written)?
Queen Elizabeth Who did colonization from England begin under?
expansion of one culture to a new place What is colonization?
Could include: § Wealth § Land § Resources § Power § Freedom § war § Opportunity Give three reasons why people colonize.
§ Beneficial to all § Have something to offer as a benefit § Stereotypes of the colonists What are assumptions of a colonizer?
colonizer What role does Prospero play in the colonizer/colonized relationship?
colonized What role does Caliban play in the colonizer/colonized relationship?
Could include: ○ Resources- magic to control ○ Doing it for their own good ○ Previous duke ○ Overpowers the natives Why was Prospero successful as a colonizer?
Could include: ○ Needs Prospero ○ Evil ○ No respect Why was Caliban successful as one who was colonized?
Could include: § He was banned there § He has genuine power over all people (magic) § He is more educated § The natives worked for him § Has experience as a leader § Good planner § Never actually wants to hurt people Give two reasons why Prospero has claims to the island.
Could include: § He is a native § He was there first Give two reasons why Caliban has claims to the island.
○ Interest ○ Grabs attention What does act 1 scene 1 do for the audience for the rest of the play?
background What does act 1 scene 1 provide for the rest of the play?
mood What does act 1 scene 1 set?
man vs. nature What is the conflict in the play?
man vs. man What is the theme in the play?
Milan What is Prospero the former duke of?
steals the thrown from him What did Antonio do to Prospero?
His intention was to kill his brother and Miranda when he sent them off What was Antonio’s intention after he took the thrown?
Caliban and Ariel Who were the original inhabitants of the island?
July 15, 2019