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The Tempest

The Tempest is a Shakespearean romance written between 1610-1611. Its long-lasting themes make it a popular play to this day.

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What aspect of the tempest is the best demonstration of a difference in power?

many of the character relationships in the play are that of master and slave and or

The nobles speak poetically, while commoners speak in a direct manner.

Some characters have magical abilities, while others do not.

What are the effects of the use of traditional Indonesian music in the Balinese production of The Tempest?

The use of black-and-white shadow puppetry in the Balinese production of The Tempest puts more emphasis on the dialogue than on the actors.

What does Ariel from The Tempest look like?

macurial -light a being of the air as the name suggests

he is:

a spirit of the air

delicate

mischievous

ubiquitous

and is noted for his empathy and goodness

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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.

Which opinion about colonialism is best supported by events from the tempest?

Contact with native populations is rarely an even exchange: the native people are usually exploited in some way.

Which statement about The Tempest best illustrates the effects of character depiction on a production's tone?

Portraying Caliban as small and injured would make the production feel more sentimental.

What happens in the end of the tempest book?

In the end of the Tempest, Prospero forgives his enemies,Antonio and the king of Naples then Miranda and Prospero return to their homeland,Miranda marries Ferdinand,Prospero gets his properties and his title back,he buries his magic books in his island.

Why did William shakespheare write the tempest?

He was a playwright; it was his job. it was a reaction toward Shakespeare's society ;;

Why did prospero create the tempest?

I think he created the storm since he was angry that Miranda and himself were stuck on the island without any help. To be honest I am not really sure myself, hope this will help!

Where is William's Shakespeare's The Tempest set?

The play does not suggest a time setting. As it would have been first performed, the actors would have worn contemporary clothes, indicating a contemporary setting. Certainly there would be no point in setting the play ten years before it was written.

In the tempest how are Stephano's and Trinculo's reactions to caliban different?

Stephano is amazed at Caliban's speaking abilities, while Trinculo is mesmerized by his physical appearance.

What genre was the tempest?

It supposed to be a comedy but many scholars refer to it as a tragicomedy

Who is your favourite character in Shakespeare's The Tempest?

* Prospero is the usurped Duke of Milan and the play's protagonist. * Miranda is Prospero's daughter. * Ariel is an airy spirit. * Caliban is Sycorax' son and has been enslaved by Prospero. * Alonso is the King of Naples. * Sebastian is Alonso's brother. * Antonio is Prospero's brother, the usurping Duke of Milan. * Ferdinandis Alonso's son. * Gonzalo is an honest and optimistic old councillor who gave Prospero food, water, and books prior to Prospero and Miranda being cast off. * Adrian and Francisco, lords * Trinculo is a jester. * Stephano is a drunken butler. * Boatswain * Master of the ship * Iris, Ceres and Juno are spirits. * Sycorax is Caliban's mother and a witch.

Why is prospero from the tempest the main protagonist?

Prospero is the main character: the magical father of Miranda who lives on the island and controls all its inhabitants. He struggles in his relationships to Ariel and Caliban as well as with the forgiveness of the nobles that ousted him from his Dukedom.

Which example from the tempest is the best illustration of the power of language to subjugate people?

Prospero repeately reminds Ariel of how he rescused Ariel from the evil witch Sycorax.