sebastian Flashcards
king
Sebastian is easily persuaded by Antonio to try to murder his brother so that he can become king.
no remorse
Though Sebastian does inquire of Antonio whether his conscience bothers him, he never expresses remorse for his plans.
ferdinands death
lays the blame for Ferdinand’s death on Alonso, saying that it was his own fault for going against his advisors’ counsel and permitting his daughter to marry an African.
lawless
Antonio and Sebastian see being on the lawless island as an opportunity to steal Alonso’s power. Their only constraint is morality, but Antonio ignores morality.
prospero
Prospero addresses Antonio and Sebastian, condemning them for overthrowing and exiling him and for plotting against Alonso.
Like Caliban, they are sullen and angry in their powerlessness.
after failing to murder Alonso
they look for further opportunities
“the next advantage Will we take throughly”
colonisation
When caliban, S+T enter he says “will money buy ‘em”
Antonio responds that they are “no doubt marketable”
Shakespeare
from the beginning takes pains to highlight S+A’s nastiness - Richard Adams
they have “no conscience”
appetite language focused language
Fran Hill points out that their language is appetite focused, “comfort like cold porridge”, showing their basest instincts
