Power of Theatre

Question 1

“go…

Answer 1

As Prospero summons Ariel to pursue his revenge, he requests she “go bring the rabble, o’ver whom I give thee power for I must bestow upon the eyes of this young couple some vanity of mine art.”

• Metaphorically validates the power of theatre as he represents Prospero’s supernatural manipulation over Miranda and Ferdinand as Prospero’s ‘art’.
• Implied metaphorical representation of Shakespeare’s career in theatre.

Question 2

“What (Felix)…

Answer 2

Atwood’s third person narration of Felix’s interior analysis, “What [Felix] couldn’t have in life [Felix] might still catch sight of through his art… his Miranda would live again” metaphorically encapsulates the value of theatre in restoring individuals, as theatre redeems Felix’s sorrow upon his deceased daughter, Miranda.
- engages her postmodern audience with the enduring universal nature of theatre through a postmodern lens.