Act I Flashcards
How does Miranda react to the shipwreck?
She reacts with sympathy and compassion.
What does her reaction show about her character?
She is a kind soul.
Who caused the shipwreck and on whose behalf?
Ariel on Prospero’s behalf.
Why is this information (the shipwreck) revealed when Miranda is asleep?
Prospero does not to give Miranda a reason to doubt him or think ill of him.
Tragedy
Ends with death and destruction
Comedy
Ends with happiness and often a wedding
Romance
Both tragedy and comedy had baby:
-magical, supernatural, otherwise unrealistic events
-a protagonist, or main character, who is an older man
-a subplot featuring young characters
-characters representing a variety of social levels (classes)
-dark emotions with hints of violence
Auspicious (adj)
good omen (pos)
Abysm (abyss) (n)
gulf; big hole (neutral/neg)
Perdition (n)
hell; absolute damnation (neg)
Perfidious (adj)
treacherous; disloyal (neg)
Prerogative (n)
a privilege (neg/pos)
Impertinent (adj)
insolent; ill-mannered (neg)
Fortitude (n)
mental/emotional strength that makes courage; grit (pos)
Malignant (adj)
harmful (neg)
