Tempest Flashcards
What is the most dramatic moment of a narrative?
The most dramatic moment of a narrative is the perspective.
What are the two points of view from which a story can be told?
First or third person.
What does the duality of human nature refer to?
The id that every human being has good and evil within them.
What is the primary plot event in Scene 1 of Act 1?
A violent, windy storm attacks a ship with King Alonso and others aboard.
Who begs Prospero to ‘allay’ the storm in Act 1?
Miranda.
What does Prospero reveal to Miranda and the audience in Scene 2 of Act 1?
The backstory of their being stranded on the island, including his betrayal by Antonio.
What does Prospero neglect in favor of studying magic?
His role as Duke of Milan.
Who are the two characters that highlight key differences with Prospero?
Ariel and Caliban.
How do Ferdinand and Miranda feel about each other when they first meet?
They fall in love instantly.
What does Ariel do to the shipwrecked fleet in Scene 1?
Puts them all to sleep, except for Sebastian and Antonio.
What does Antonio persuade Sebastian to do?
Kill his brother, King Alonso.
Who gets Caliban drunk for the first time?
Stephano and Trinculo.
What does Caliban ask Stephano to become?
His new master.
What does Prospero control to create an illusion of a great feast?
Magical creatures.
What does Ariel appear as during the feast?
A harpy.
What does Prospero do to Ferdinand regarding his labors?
He frees Ferdinand from his labors.
What do the spirits of the Gods Iris, Juno, and Ceres do in the masque?
They bless the union of Ferdinand and Miranda.
What does Prospero remember that interrupts the celebrations?
That Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo are on route to kill him.
What does Prospero order Ariel to do regarding the conspirators?
Distract them with his fine clothing.
What does Prospero announce about his plans?
That they are coming together.
What does Prospero promise to do when all is complete?
Give up his magic.
What does Prospero do to each character he forgives?
He reunites Alonso with his son, Ferdinand.
What does Prospero discuss directly with the audience at the end?
His loss of magical powers and need for the audience’s applause to set him free.
