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THE TEMPEST: ACT ONE

THE TEMPEST: ACT ONE. ACT ONE QUIZ- OHHH YEAAA!!!!!. What is the name of the King of Naples’ brother? What name or description does Prospero give his magic? What title did Prospero have before he was forced onto the island?

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THE TEMPEST: ACT ONE

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  1. THE TEMPEST: ACT ONE

  2. ACT ONE QUIZ- OHHH YEAAA!!!!! • What is the name of the King of Naples’ brother? • What name or description does Prospero give his magic? • What title did Prospero have before he was forced onto the island? • What was the name of the character that usurped his position and forced him onto the island? • Why did put Prospero on a boat instead of killing him? • What is the name of Prospero’s spirit-like servant that helped cause the boat crash? • What does this spirit-like servant ask in return for his hard work? • What is the name of the witch that imprisoned the spirit servant? • Who is the only character on the island that was born there? • What does Caliban mean when he tells Prospero “Which first was mine own king; and here you sty me in this hard rock, whiles you keep from me the rest o’ the island”? • Prospero points out that he was not always angry with Caliban. What action changed their relationship? • What does Caliban claim is the only profit to learning language? • What is the name of Caliban’s god? • What title does Ferdinand hold? • Why does Prospero imprison Ferdinand?

  3. Scene 1 • The Tempest • Storms are archetypical symbols of confusion, struggle, and passion • This storm is all three • The confusion and fear of the sailors • The character traits that emerges during a struggle • Representation of Prospero’s anger • This storm guides the boat into Prospero’s staging area for his master plan of justice and vengeance • Fitting that the area is an isolated island

  4. Islands • This is the third story we have read where an inescapable event has caused people to arrive on island where their character is tested. • Note how the story’s meaning will change based upon who is in control of the island • The leader of an island in literature is essentially the god of the island- it is impossible to escape their power and they set the values and standards of the island • Zaroff- builds an island based around hunting, placing himself inside a large manor • Jack- builds a society around warriors, develops castle defense and promotes hunting with harsh discipline • Prospero-???

  5. Thematic Significance • To early audiences the beginning of the play would have been quite suspenseful • It would affect them much like the crash in Cast Away affects modern viewers. • Shakespeare used this powerful opening as an attention grabber for the audience, a powerful display of light and sound.

  6. The Test of Character • Note the different reactions of the three guests on the boat as they imagine the boat crashing • Sebastian- the brother of the king- curses the sailors, advises everyone to abandon the king • Antonio- Prospero’s brother who stole his title- curses the sailors, gives up to drown with the king • Gonzalo- wise advisor to the king- asks how he can help, believing they are going to survive

  7. Act 1: Scene 2 • The beginning is set in Prospero’s cave or “cell”

  8. Miranda • Miranda is a gentle soul • “O I have suffered with those I saw suffer.” • She pleads for the life of the sailors

  9. Prospero • Prospero is careful to tell Miranda that she does not know who he is much less who she is. • “I have done nothing but in care of thee.” • Odd that hurting others is in his plan • Is he just or vengeful? Can they be the same thing? • Refers to both his magic and his daughter as “my Art.” • “And to my state grew stranger, being transported and rapt in secret studies.” – Similar to Aylmer of “The Birthmark” What separates them?

  10. Ariel • Spiritual servant of Prospero- foil to Caliban, the earthly servant of Prospero • Prisoner to Sycorax before Prospero- knows servitude • Loyal servant • Desires only his liberty • Prospero roars down his request on the grounds he is ungrateful

  11. Caliban • The only character in the play who was born on the island- considered the focus of colonial impulse • “Was once my own king”- abhors his servitude to a new master • Prospero points out that he gladly taught Caliban until he trying to rape his daughter • Civilization vs. Savagery • “I know how to curse” corruption of knowledge by an unworthy student • Considered evil for his appearance

  12. Love Connection • Prospero picks out a man for his daughter • I must uneasy make, lest too light the winning • Make the prize light • Very slight mention of the affair • Morality determined by looks • “There’s nothing ill that dwell in such a temple” vs. “Tis a villain I do not love to look on.” • “To most of the men this is a Caliban • And they to him are angels.” • “I have no ambition to see a goodlier man”

  13. The Question of Identity • “art ignorant what thou art; not knowing of whence I am” • Prospero tells Miranda that she does not know the truth about him or herself • Fitting to “not know who you are” in a story line featuring a young girl discovering herself in the wake of young love • She asks Prospero to “tell me what I am,” which is of course fitting that he not only tells her her story, but brings a man to the island that is suitable for her temperament and station.

  14. Knowledge and Language • Miranda explains that she tried to teach Caliban language before he tried to rape her. • “Took pains to make thee speak, taught thee each hour one thing or other; when thou dist not, savage, know thine own meaning… I endowed thy purposes with words that made them known.” • “But thy vile race, though thou dist learn had in’t which good natures could not abide to be with” • “You taught me language; and my profit on’t is I know how to curse.” • Is Caliban natural evil the detriment to his knowledge?

  15. Character Foils • Ariel vs. Caliban • Prospero vs. Antonio • Miranda vs. Caliban • Ferdinand vs. All other male suitors

  16. Interpretations • As one of Shakespeare’s final plays, the play focuses on Shakespeare’s commentary on creating new worlds through his “Art” and the trials that entails. • Explains why Prospero’s magic only works on the island • A more modern translation is the play is a commentary on the implicit evils of European colonialism. • The play serves as commentary on the proper form of political behavior and the place of nature within that framework. • The question one must ask themselves throughout the play is who is evil and who is the good guy?

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