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Because in Elizabethan times Italy was thought of as more advanced or sophisticated. Also, Italy was known (and is still known as) the country of romance. But most of all, the stories Shakespeare got his ideas from were mostly Italian stories set in Italy. He just kept the setting.

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What category does the tempest fall into?

"The Tempest" is categorized as a play, specifically a tragedy-comedy or romance, by William Shakespeare. It explores themes of power, betrayal, forgiveness, and the supernatural, set against the backdrop of a remote island. The play blends elements of both tragedy and comedy, showcasing a range of emotions and character transformations. Its intricate narrative and rich symbolism contribute to its classification as one of Shakespeare's final works.


Duke of Milan in the tempest?

Prospero was originally the Duke of Milan but he was removed from power by his brother Antonio who is the Duke of Milan at the beginning of the play. By the end of the play, Prospero is restored as the Duke of Milan.


Where is the island in the tempest?

The Tempest is set on a fictional Island, which many scholars agree is meant to be located in the Mediterranean Sea. Another reading suggests that it takes place in the New World, as some parts read like records of English and Spanish conquest in the Americas. Still others argue that the Island can represent any land that has been colonized.


What shakespear play was inspired by Copenhagen denmark?

None of Shakespeare's plays were "inspired by" any places outside of England, since, as far as we can tell, Shakespeare never left England in his life. He was inspired by the books he read, many of which were set in France, Italy, Greece or other places. Only one of Shakespeare's plays is set in Denmark: Hamlet. Hamlet does not take place in Copenhagen, but rather in a castle outside of Copenhagen called Elsinore (the real castle's name is Kronborg, and Elsinore is the anglicised version of the town next to the castle, called Helsingor)


One play set in both Venice and Cyprus?

Shakespeare's Othello.

Related Questions

Did prospero set 3men free in the tempest by William shakespeare?

Only after imprisoning them first.


Where was romeo and Juliet written by William Shakespeare set?

"In fair Verona, where we lay our scene…" Verona is a city in Italy.


What Shakespeare play has fireworks?

The play "Love's Labour's Lost" by William Shakespeare features a scene with fireworks. In Act 5, Scene 2, Princess and her attendants watch as the fireworks are set off in the King's park.


Where was Shakespeare set?

most of it was set in Venice, Italy.


What Shakespeare play is set in Verona?

Shakespeare's play "The Tempest" was set in Naples. The Tempest was believed to have been written between 1610-1611 and is one of his most well known works.


Where is Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing set?

It is set in Messina, Sicily, Italy.


Is Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew set in Padua Italy?

Yes it is.


Why were many of Shakespeare's plays set in Italy?

because he wanted them to be


What are facts about the Tempest shakespeare the settings either the plot the settings or the characters?

1. The Tempest is the only Shakespeare play to include a masque. 2. The Tempest is one of only two Shakespeare plays which adhere to the Aristotelian unities. (Can you guess the other?) 3. The Tempest is one of four Shakespeare plays which is set at least in part on an island in the Mediterreanean. (Can you name the other three?) 4. The Tempest is one of two Shakespeare plays which mention Morocco. (The Merchant of Venice is the other.) 5. The Tempest is one of the five Shakespeare plays to have a character called Antonio, and that doesn't even include Mark Antony. 6. Two regular moons and seven irregular moons of Uranus are named for characters in The Tempest. The regular ones are Miranda and Ariel. 7. The name of Caliban is thought by some people to be an anagram of "cannibal"


What category does the tempest fall into?

"The Tempest" is categorized as a play, specifically a tragedy-comedy or romance, by William Shakespeare. It explores themes of power, betrayal, forgiveness, and the supernatural, set against the backdrop of a remote island. The play blends elements of both tragedy and comedy, showcasing a range of emotions and character transformations. Its intricate narrative and rich symbolism contribute to its classification as one of Shakespeare's final works.


How is VeronaItaly related to Shakespeare?

Romeo and Juliet is set in Verona, Italy.


Was william shakespeare known for advancing the art of set design?

No. He had no interest in set design.