Prospero’s rule in Milan Flashcards
1
Q
“The government I…”
A
“The government I cast upon my brother”
2
Q
“Books I prized…”
A
“Books I prized above my dukedom”
3
Q
“My library was…”
A
“My library was dukedom enough”
4
Q
What two historical figures could Prospero Represent
A
Rudolph II, Being a poor and uncaring ruler
Shakespeare himself, being a moral “magician” with stage magic
5
Q
Why was Rudolph II ousted from the throne?
A
He was a neglectful ruler, too wrapped in his studies of magic
6
Q
By what authority should Prospero be a good ruler in Milan
A
God, under the divine right of kings
7
Q
“That a brother…”
A
“That a brother could be so perfidious”
8
Q
“Wrapt in…”
A
“Wrapt in secret studies.”
