Epilouge Flashcards
“Pardoned the deceiver”
-natural hierarchy of power has been restored and ther remains no more plots or grudge
-everyone has exited and its just prospero on stage
-he has relinquished his magic powers and reclaimed his dukedom
“Release me from from my bands”
- mending an applause will set him free
- may critics interpret this final speech to be the voice of Shakespeare himself
-speech alludes to the importance of forgiveness perhaps suggesting that the power of Rama lies within its ability to evoke sympathy - and encourage people to treat one another with mercy and compassion
-His request about being ‘released’ and ‘set free’ is curious as he himself has imprisoned and enslaved various characters throughout the play
-overall his speech emphasise the conunuation of life beyond the emphemeral presence of any one person
“Overthrow” “ faint” and “ confined”
“Project … which was to please”
Imbue his speech with humility
-admits a lack of power and asks the audience to “pardon” him an “set him free” by approving the plays end
- he seems more aware of his existence as a character than ever
His project become s synonymous with the project of the playwright
-the audiences applause will not only set prospero free but will also advance his carries
- Shakespeare metaphorically compares a playwrights literary techniques to magical powers
