The Tempest
The Tempest Act 1 scene 1(the storm): The opening scene of the Tempest I think is brilliant. There is an instant unsuspecting panic, which quickly gains ones attention. Usually in a play there is a build up to a dramatic moment but The Tempest opens with this and the dramatic moment is when there is the inevitability of death. One can see the last instant panic and hear the words of lost hope, and people preparing for the final moment, "give thanks you have lived so long, and make yourself ready in your cabin for the mischance of the hour, if it so hap. Cheerily good hearts out of our way I say". This was said by the boatswain, and it is an example of how Shakespeare used a great climatic moment like a shipwreck, in the beginning scene. This had a brilliant effect, as it shows the flare of emotion and the intensity of the situation, which grabs ones, attention, and then holds it throughout the play. This scene is also interesting, as even at the supposed final moment of Anthonio's life, he still holds himself above others, "Hang cur hang you whoresen, insolent noise maker, we are less afraid to be drown'd than thou art." This is a great example of the insolence of man, and how one lets out his anger to another as to relieve it from themselves. Shakespeare has created an art of depicting ones emotions and in this scene, he portrays emotion at its highest
Analysis of the Tempest by Shakespeare
Analysis of the Tempest by Shakespeare Throughout time various tales have been told in diverse ways to provide us with entertainment. The most popular and interesting ones sometimes make it by as classics. There are many different elements to a classic play or novel, which a number of authors can produce. Shakespeare was perhaps one the best known classic authors to generate such plays. The Tempest is one of William Shakespeare's plays that undeniably deserves to be considered a classic because of the use language to convey meaning, the moral lessons taught, and the characteristics presented by Prospero. The way Shakespeare uses language in the play is the first reason for the play being considered a classic. One way the language skills are displayed is by putting depth meaning into a word. The word "maze" is one detail that shows depth in meaning by describing how the noblemen have been travelling around the island, which is really created to be a maze for them (Shakespeare 56). Bate, is another detail that means to leave out of account but is sarcastically used to answer a question of accepting a person (29). Other examples are lines, which also contain intensity in meaning. Fernando speaks the phrase "the white cold virgin snow upon my heart abates the ardor of my liver" when he proclaims his love for Miranda (64). Another detail used in the play is when Antonio says
Script work - Who should be duke of Milan?
Script work - Who should be duke of Milan? Judge: Antonio, you are charged with illegally usurping the dukedom of Milan. Do you plead guilty, or not guilty? Antonio: Not guilty. Judge: Prosecution, you may call your first to give evidence: Miranda. P Lawyer: Miss Miranda, how long have you known about your father's unfortunate past? Miranda: Oh, well I only found out yesterday. I have always had memories of being on a boat, and a huge storm arising, but I thought I must have been dreaming, or at least making it up. P Lawyer: And do you think that Mr Antonio was right to banish your father? Miranda: No I certainly do not! My father was always good and kind to Antonio. Antonio is cruel to exile his own flesh and blood. And an innocent four-year-old girl. When the storm arose that night, we could have died. But Antonio didn't care at all. All he ever wanted was father's money and happy lifestyle! P Lawyer: No further questions Your Honour. Next I'd like to call Mr. Prospero to the stand. (When Prospero is there) Mr Prospero, can you tell me what made you a good Duke? Prospero: Well, like I told my daughter yesterday, I made a good Duke because I spent a lot of time studying and reading in my Library, and yet I still managed to solve the problems, and legal troubles of my people. P Lawyer: And, can you tell the courts how you coped with all the problems - what your
Power and Punishment In The Tempest
What do these two extracts add to an audience's understanding of the theme of power and punishment in the Tempest? The main form of power we see in The Tempest is magical power. We see this theme constantly in the play, as Prospero uses his magical power to control what happens and how people act on the island. He uses his powers to get what he wants. The whole background to the storyline is that Prospero was busy learning his powers and now that people have betrayed him, Prospero is again using his powers to bring his enemies onto the island to punish them. In this story, there are also a lot of other characters trying to get themselves power for example Sebastian or Stephano. In these two extracts, we see the extent of Prospero's power. Extract 1 - Act 3 Scene 2 The character of Stephano is a very strange one. Stephano is a butler who is often drunk. He is used to serving other kings and is desperate for some power himself. He is trying throughout Act 3 Scene 2 to be regal and king-like. He uses Caliban as his slave to help him portray his foolish image of a king. As Stephano is drunk, it makes the comedy of the situation better. He uses exaggerated language and actions to act like a king, which makes him appear to the audience as a complete fool. Stephano repeatedly uses phrases such as "servant monster" towards Caliban. Stephan orders Caliban about with artificial
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In the light of this comment, discuss the [dramatic] ways in which Shakespeare presents the issue of control and authority in The Tempest.
'Drama essentially has its basis in the operation and effects of control by one character or characters over others' In the light of this comment, discuss the [dramatic] ways in which Shakespeare presents the issue of control and authority in The Tempest. Shakespeare presents the issue of control and authority in a different and unique way in The Tempest, in that one character, Prospero, has absolute control over all the other characters in the play; a technique which is not used by Shakespeare in any other work. The drama, if based in the operation and effects of control, can be found where Prospero exercises his authority, which is on varying levels. He embodies the roles of ruler, master, father and colonist in the play, and controls all the other characters in these different roles. However, although Prospero provides the fundamental basis for control (and therefore drama), there is conflict and control among the other characters, for example, that of Sebastian and Antonio over Gonzalo. The first scene, in which the tempest Prospero generates takes place, is significant as it sets the ideas of authority and control and is clearly very dramatic. The shipwreck alone can be seen to symbolise the surrendering of self-control, as the Lords become helpless to the elemental forces. However, as it is Prospero who creates the storm, in this first scene they are surrendering
How does Shakespeare use language to convey Prospero's character in act one scene two
How does Shakespeare use language to convey Prosperos character in Act 1 Scene 2? Shakespeare shows his characters to be unique. They each have extraordinary characteristics ands personalities in the play. The main character whom I am going to concentrate on is Prospero. I will be focusing on his gestures and language and how this suits his character in the tempest. Prospero is a powerful, sharp, determined and a loving farther. He is willing to change and can also become mercurial at times. Prospero is considerate yet stern. So how does Shakespeare use language to convey prosperos character? Example one: Prospero uses similes, metaphors and detailed description to emphasis the horror of Ariel's situation before he came to the island. This highlights his own power as he sets Ariel free. "She did confine thee.... into a cloven pine". Here Prospero is reminding Ariel of what he's been through (Sycorax) Prospero is conveying his power and mercy upon Ariel. Prospero keeps using blackmail against Ariel (so Ariel can stay and serve Prospero). Prospero quotes "Once a month recount what thou hast been" Here Prospero is convincing Ariel to once a month recount and remind himself of what he's been through and that Prospero has helped Ariel through his bad times. This now gives Ariel no chance but to listen to Prospero under pressure and for giving short
Prospero’s relationships throughout William Shakespeare’s play the “Tempest”.
Matthew Meaney 11GR English Coursework. : DRAFT. Prospero's relationships throughout William Shakespeare's play the "Tempest". Since Prospero is the central character of the play, most of the relationships shown and developed in the play concern him. He has his main dealings and relationships with Miranda, Ferdinand, Alonso, Antonio and Caliban. Miranda is his daughter, and was exiled along with him to this island. Prospero has cared solely for her in the last sixteen years, and thus is very protective of her. Prospero is the only male that Miranda has seen. He helps Miranda and Ferdinand to become betrothed, and as a kind of test he makes Ferdinand do chores to establish whether in a sense he is "worthy" of Miranda. Prospero is uneasy about his daughter, Miranda and Ferdinand getting together. When he sees the true love between them, and that his little girl is not so little anymore, he consents to their marriage. His relationship with Ferdinand is much shorter than his relationship with Miranda obviously. In order for him to test Ferdinand Prospero accuses him of various things, such as being a spy, but the fact that Ferdinand repeatedly exclaims, "any burden is made, light if he can see the face of Miranda pleases Prospero". It almost shows to him that Ferdinand is committed to his daughter and is prepared to do anything for her.
Miranda's diary
Miranda's diary I couldnt believe it when that huge storm appeared from no where last night. I seen a ship get torn apart during the storm. I believed it was Father who caused this atrocity by casting a spell upon the ship, using his magic powers; he cast a storm over the ship consisting of thunder and lightning and strong winds which rocked the ship, creating havoc and impossible working conditions. When I questioned him he was quick to admit that he had done it but not because he wanted to harm anyone but as I believe he is planning to use it for his own pleasure. As I questioned why, he changed the subject and told me of how we came to the island. My father has tried many times to tell me the truth, but couldn't as he felt it was the wrong time and didn't have the courage, but suddenly out of no where he started to tell me, and I felt as if asking why he caused the storm was a quirky subject. Instead, I carried on listening, ready to find out the truth. My last memories of our wealthy life were that of three years old when I was pampered by women who looked after me. Father reminded me what it was like then and how he ruled the state. Prospero was the Duke of Milan and Mother the Princess. I'm the only child and only heir to the throne but what I found out was that being the heir didn't matter. Uncle Antonio was given power over the state by father, whilst
The genre of The Tempest.
The genre of The Tempest: The Tempest is customarily identified as the William Shakespeare's last piece. These marginal issues aside, The Tempest is the forth, final and finest of Shakespeare's great and/or late romances. Along with Pericles, Cymbeline and The Winters Tale, The Tempest belongs t the genre of Elizabethan romance plays. It combines elements of Tragedy (Prospero's revenge/Loss of a royal son) with those of romantic comedy (the young lover Ferdinand and Miranda) and, like one of Shakespeare's problem plays, Measure for measure, it poses deeper questions that are not completely resolved at the end. The romantic gesture is distinguished by the inclusion (and synthesis) of these tragic, comic, and problematic ingredients, and further marked by a happy ending(usually concluding in a masque or dance) in which all, or most, of the characters are brought into harmony. The term romance is given to the comedies written at the end of Shakespeare's career. Pericles, Cymbeline, The Winters Tale and the Tempest. They were written between 1608 and 1612 and are different in style to his earlier comedies. Whilst love and marriage are they key themes in these plays, they focus primarily on the separations and reunions of families and culminate in homecomings, reconciliation's, rebirth and redemption. The romances are, characteristically, set in mythical worlds, and include
The Tempest - Prospero from the start has been the overall ruler and from evidence in this book I will try to find out if he is a fine leader and is able to cope and mange activities on an island as well as a duke in Milan.
Salman Ali Prospero from the start has been the overall ruler and from evidence in this book I will try to find out if he is a fine leader and is able to cope and mange activities on an island as well as a duke in Milan. I will look at his relationship with certain characters in the play, the situations he is put in and how he handles them and in what ways he does so, whether it is, just, in haste, or if it a rational decision which is for the bettering of the society. When at the start we hear Prospero telling Miranda how they came to be upon the island it seems that Prospero is seeking revenge on all who betrayed him and ha a hand in snatching away his dukedom, "a brother should be so perfidious" and so it looks like he would love to take revenge on his brother, now duke of Milan, at this time in the book it seems he would make a bad leader, the type that would be full of conflict and hatred Prospero's magical powers allow him to single-handedly take control all situations that are occurring on the island, this was as a result of him being extradited from his dukedom in Milan and the time available to further his studies in the, "secret studies". Prospero is a very powerful person and using his spell books he is able to conjure up spirits and control the island though this medium. The most powerful of these spirits controls is Ariel and most of his work is done through