ferdinand

Question 1

marriage

Answer 1

Ferdinand finds love with Miranda. Their union seals the reconciliation between Alonso of Naples and Prospero of Milan.

Question 2

ariel and prospero

Answer 2

Ferdinand is another character deeply affected by loss—the death of his father. Alonso isn’t really dead, but Prospero manipulates Ferdinand into thinking that he is.

Question 3

ferdinand and miranda

Answer 3

The entire interaction between Miranda and Ferdinand has been carefully manipulated by Prospero to make them fall in love and marry.

Question 4

Alonso laments the death of Ferdinand

Answer 4

Prospero responds that he, too, has “lost” a child.

The word “lost” (and variations of it) is used numerous times in the Alonso and Prospero’s dialogue. Some critics think this emphasis reflects the Christian belief that loss leads to redemption.

Question 5

Mike Brett

Answer 5

suggests that Ferdinand worships Miranda - “goddess”

this borders on the idolatrous, which was a dangerous line to cross in Shakespearean times

Question 6

Miranda shows

Answer 6

“superficial obedience” to Ferdinanda - Mike Brett

she quickly excuses Ferdinand’s cheating - “I would call it fair play”

Question 7

Julie Taymor’s film adaptation

Answer 7

Ferdinand was cast as a “pretty boy”, with long hair and heavy makeup

by portraying him like this, he becomes more equal with Miranda