With close reference to the language and imagery of the passage, show in what ways it helps to establish the relationship between Miranda and Prospero (Act 1 Scene 2 Lines 1-134)
The Tempest With close reference to the language and imagery of the passage, show in what ways it helps to establish the relationship between Miranda and Prospero (Act 1 Scene 2 Lines 1-134) Act one scene two opens with Miranda and Prospero standing on an island, after having just witnessed a shipwreck. Right from the first line we can establish the relationship between Miranda and Prospero, "My dearest father" (line 1.) As the scene commences, we begin to learn a great deal about the two roles. Miranda opens the scene as she questions her father about the huge storm. "you have put the wild waters in this roar" (line 2.) Miranda presumes that her father was capable of the "tempest" and therefore this portrays that she does not have much trust for him. Miranda's kindness and innocence is portray heart" (line 8/9) and this contrasts to her father who is not as concerned as she is "Tell your piteous heart there's no harm done" (line 14.) Prospero's power and control over Miranda is something that really stands out, "obey and be attentive" (line 38) and it is clear that she respects him, "my dearest father" (line 1.) At first one may presume that Prospero is an evil man for causing the tempest, but I feel that he loves Miranda very much and would do anything to protect her. "I have done nothing but in care of thee - of thee my dear one" (line 16/17.) He decides that it is
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"Prospero" In act 1 we learn that Prospero is a very complex character with many different aspects to his presentation. The first and probably the most obvious aspect to his character is that of the magician. Some critics argue that the 4 main characters on the Island can be said to represent different attributes to humanity: Caliban represents instinct, Miranda represents love, Ariel represents spirit and Prospero represents power. Prospero's incredible magical powers contribute to this interpretation of his character. His character is also interpreted as being like a puppet-master. I think this is an appropriate image of Prospero as he uses his incredible powers to rule over people, influencing and controlling them with his magic for his own personal purposes. He controls Caliban with threats and acts of physical violence saying: " Tonight thou shalt have cramps, side stitches that shall pen thy breath up." This shows Prospero's puppet-master side using his incredible power to control people and making them afraid of them. The author also uses the rule of three to show the extent of Prospero's threats towards Caliban. He also controls Miranda, this time though he does not resort to physical pain or violence he puts a spell on her instead. He says, " Thou art inclined to sleep" This again shows his incredible power he possesses as a magician being able to control
Discuss Shakespeares presentation of the following issue: Loss and Restoration
Discuss Shakespeare's presentation of the following issue: Loss and Restoration 'Loss and Restoration' is an important antithetic presented by William Shakespeare in The Tempest. The motive behind the play's construct lies with Prospero who had been dealt a loss of his dukedom in Milan by his brother Antonio. Shakespeare additionally presents a series of other characters left ashore on an island undergoing a loss of their freedom at the hands of Prospero's magic. However, The Tempest is resolved by the restoration of Prospero's position in Milan as well as the freedom of the Court Party in the closing stages. Prospero, the protagonist of The Tempest, entertains the idea of loss and restoration. The reason behind the horrifying tempest which introduces the play is Prospero's motive to see those who have sinned against him repent. The tempest itself represents a violation against the natural order. Antonio had robbed Prospero, his brother, of the dukedom in Milan. Prospero was forced to flee with his daughter, Miranda, and washed up on the current island they inhabit now. Despite this loss, Prospero has his magic along with Ariel, a rescued spirit. Ariel performs the storm upon Prospero's orders to restore the natural order; the wrongful Royal Court Party are forced onto the island by the shipwreck and face the same loss of position that Prospero did earlier. Ariel himself
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"The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance"In what ways should we consider these lines to be pivotal to the text
"The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance" In what ways should we consider these lines to be pivotal to the text? In act five, scene one, I believe that the lines; "the rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance" are pivotal to the text, because the outcome of Prospero's decision determines how the play concludes. There are many subtle hints in the text which could suggest why Prospero makes the decision that he does. First, we must question the nature of forgiveness in 'The Tempest'. The lines "I do forgive thee / Unnatural though thou art" in act five, scene one are closely linked with the lines "The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance" as in both lines it is not obvious why Prospero has decided to forgive. When Prospero says "unnatural though thou art" this could be a reason as to why he does forgive Alonso, because he has been able to recognise that "unnatural" creatures are not that far removed from man, and Prospero himself ; "This thing of darkness, I acknowledge mine", which he admits being able to recognise in act five, scene one, lines 275-276. The lines "This thing of darkness, I acknowledge mine" offer us a suggestion as to why Prospero decides that "the rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance". Prospero accepts his character and who he is in these lines, which is a pivotal moment in the text itself, and Prospero is able to recognise that
Consider how the language used by Shakespeare explores the theme of service versus freedom in the play
Consider how the language used by Shakespeare explores the theme of service versus freedom in the play "The Tempest." "Freedom, high-day! High-day, freedom! Freedom, high-day, freedom!" Caliban In every person the most basic desire of all is to be free. Essential to the discussion of this concept is the definition of freedom itself, which is being able to act at will, not under compulsion or restraint. Throughout "The Tempest" there is the constant struggle of obeyance, followed by what that person chooses to do when they are faced with the opportunity to be liberated from their constraints. By the end of the play Caliban, Ariel and Miranda are all released from their bounds and set free. For many of these characters "freedom" means different things whether it to be escaping from and killing your master, or being given leave or being able to depart from an over protective father. The one whom controlled them all was Prospero. Prospero is in control and directs their actions and their destinies. The main way in which Shakespeare has portrayed this significant and prominent theme is through his language of these four complex characters. Shakespeare's play was written at a time of when European colonial expansion had brought to Europe stories of strange new worlds and civilisations. Stories about the discovery of islands, of savage people tamed by English gentlemen were very
The Tempest - Passage Analysis
October 9, 2002. The Tempest: Passage Analysis In William Shakespeare's The Tempest, one of the most intriguing characters that Shakespeare creates is that of Prospero. Prospero's character is significant as he adds a mysterious aspect to The Tempest because Prospero, himself, is also very hidden and secretive. The passage from Act 1, Scene 2, lines 271 to 286 provides the reader with an example of how Prospero can be very manipulative and deceitful. One of the first assumptions that the reader can make is that it is throughout this particular speech that Prospero is employing his manipulative skills in order to convince Ariel that it is only because of Prospero's powers that Ariel is now free from being trapped within the "cloven pine, within which rift/ Imprisoned [Ariel] didst painfully remain." (1:2:279-280) Through Prospero's speech, it becomes evident that Prospero is attempting to emphasize the emptiness and torturous isolation that Ariel had to endure and might have continued to endure was it not for the help of Prospero. It is interesting to point out, however, that Prospero seems to over-emphasize the issue which is obviously suggested through his language. For example, Prospero exclaims to Ariel such phrases as "left thee there, where thou didst vent thy groans,"(1:2:282) "Imprisoned thou didst painfully remain/ A dozen years; within which space she died,"
What is the importance of Prospero in the play The tempest
Lisa Walkden What is the importance of Prospero in the play? The main protagonist of 'The Tempest', Prospero is also the chief actor. He is of great importance in the play and we are subjected to many varying sides and emotions of Prospero as although he is just one character he plays many roles within society. Prospero is very highly respected in 'The Tempest' as a master, of Ariel and Caliban and a father, of Miranda. He is a teacher and is looked up to, he is also seen as a very wise and educated man. However because of his powers and the fact that he seeks revenge he is also feared by many of the others in 'The Tempest'. Prospero is a very powerful and important man who controls many things. He is a magician with great powers and is able to control elements as well as other people. Magic has set Prospero above most other human's, it has made him into almost a God. This is not a natural or appropriate position for Prospero to be in. Although this magic has given Prospero great power to lead the others on the island, he has done so in the nature of a God. In order for Prospero to become an ideal human leader, he must give up "this rough magic" and consent to allow his power to flow only from the loyalty of his people and those who believe in him. Prospero's use of his magic, while it is done at times to indulge himself is also used in some cases for some greater
Explore the theme of rightful authority in The Tempest
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Steven Pemberton Nature Versus Nurture In The Tempest, written by William Shakespeare, there are many themes that are developed throughout the play. So a few of the themes that Shakespeare develops in The Tempest are nature versus nurture, prejudice and its effects, and power of the artist. Shakespeare's theme of nature versus nurture asks what the determining factors in someone's development are. The two most determining factors in someone's development are the person's parents and his goals, which can be shown in The Tempest. So the person's parents can be considered the most important factor that helps to decide the way a person develops. For instance, in The Tempest when Miranda talks with Caliban and says, "I pitied thee,/ Took pains to make thee speak, taught thee each hour/ One thing or other."(I.ii.333-335), showing that Miranda taught Caliban to speak. Therefore Miranda's own kindness teaches Caliban how to speak. But since Prospero raised Miranda, the kindness in her personality and her knowledge of a language must have come from the way he raised her. Consequently, Prospero's nurture allowed Miranda to be nice to Caliban, and Miranda's nature had to do with her act of kindness. Another time in The Tempest where parents are a determining factor in a character's development is when Prospero raised Miranda and helped to raise Caliban. So since Miranda and
