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Essay on Uranus
The bland aquamarine face of Uranus bears witness to the fact that Uranus is enshrouded in clouds.
The planet appears to be blue–green because the atmosphere absorbs the, red wavelengths of the
visible spectrum, . The uniformity of the planet's appearance confirms that the planet's atmosphere is
composed almost solely of one element, methane gas. There is a preponderance of haze, composed
of ethane and other hydrocarbon ices high in the stratosphere, and clouds of methane ice low in the
troposphere. The cloud particles constantly recycle themselves, first creating then destroying the
heaviest crystals. This is an indication that Uranus' atmosphere is still evolving from its formation
out of the solar nebula. Because Uranus lies on its ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
These moons are part of a class of moons called the "Small Moons". Icy moons of
Uranus are; Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon, Caliban, and Sycorax. In 1999, four more
Uranian moons were found. They include Prospero, Setebos, Stephano and 1986 U 10.
The Giant planets do not have the same kind of structure inside that the terrestrial planets do. Their
evolution was quite different than that of the terrestrial planets, and they have much more gas and
ice inside.
Uranus's interior composition is primarily that of methane ice.
Motions in the interior of Uranus contribute to the formation of the magnetosphere of Uranus. Heat
generated within Uranus contributes to the unusual motions of the atmosphere.
The magnetosphere of Uranus is medium sized, but still much larger than the Earth's. It extends well
beyond the orbits of Uranus' moons. It is probably generated in the icy interior layers, rather than
with a metallic component at the core.
The magnetosphere of Uranus has a very strange orientation, tilted by almost 60 degrees from the
vertical. The extreme tilt, combined with the extreme tilt of the rotation axis of Uranus, provides for
a completely unique magnetosphere, one which has a twisting structure!
Mathematical theory suggests that the rings of Uranus affect the both the motion of particles in the
magnetosphere, as well as creating a strange,
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##o's Relationship In Prospero In The Tempest By William...
Prospero is a powerful, sharp, determined, and a loving father, who likes to be in control. In Act One
Scene 2, his language tells us a lot about him and his relationships with the other characters.
Prospero's retellings of past events to Miranda and Ariel illustrates how Prospero maintained his
power, exploring the old man's meticulous carful methods of controlling those around him through
magic, charisma, and rhetoric.
When we meet Ariel we see Prospero's control over him straight away with "Has't thou spirit,
perform'd to point the tempest I bade thee?" This shows that it is Prospero who makes commands
and expects Ariel to obey him.
But why would Ariel serve Prospero? It turns out that Prospero had rescued Ariel from
imprisonment in a tree by a witch, who used to be the ruler of the island. When Ariel asks for his
freedom, in this scene, Prospero gets furious and uses similes, metaphors and detailed descriptions
to emphasize the horror of Ariels situation before he came to the island. "What torment I did find
thee in. Thy groans of ever angry bears. It was a torment. Did make wolves howl and penetrate the
breasts". This reminds Ariel that he is in thrall to Prospero who keeps the spirit doing his bidding by
threatening to return him to the suffering from which he came. "If thou more murmur'st, I will rend
an oak and peg thee in his knotty entrails till thou hast howled away twelve winters." This also
highlights his own power as he sets Ariel free and threatens to put
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Virgilian Motifs In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
Zhenni Zhu
Professor Stieber
HSS 1
23 December 2014
Virgilian Motifs in Shakespeare's The Tempest
Shakespeare's comedy, The Tempest, introduces a love story between Miranda, the daughter of the
former duke of Milan, and Ferdinand, the son of the king of Naples. While Miranda and Ferdinand's
love story resembles the pattern of Dido and Aeneas's love story in Virgil's epic poem The Aeneid,
Shakespeare's modification of the old material in the new context alters the tragedy into a happily–
ever–after, giving the readers an opportunity to reassess the characters through the new context.
The Tempest sets its background location on an island, where Miranda and her father Prospero have
lived for twelve years prior to when the story takes place. Prospero uses to ... Show more content on
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In their first sight, both male protagonists recognize both female protagonists as beautiful goddesses.
When Aeneas meets Dido, he praises that "[her] features [are] hardly a mortal's looks / and the tone
of [her] voice is hardly human either" (Aen. 1. 395–403; Fagles, p. 58). He says that she is
undoubtably "a goddess" (Aen. 1. 395–403; Fagles, p. 58). Similar scene is found in The Tempest,
where Ferdinand calls Miranda "the goddess / On whom these airs attend" (Tempest 1. 2. 422;
Orgel, p. 124). These two scenes form a set of parallel between the old story and the new context,
and they clearly indicate that both male protagonists fall in love with both female protagonists when
they first meet each other. In both stories, the storm causes shipwreck and leads the male protagonist
to the female protagonist. In The Tempest, the storm brings Ferdinand to Miranda who lives on an
island; similarly, in The Aeneid, the storm brings Aeneas to Dido who lives in Carthage. Both
Ferdinand's ship and Aeneas's ship are sailing to Italy, yet the storms lead them astray from their
destined
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The Theme of Colonialism in Shakespeare's Tempest Essay...
The Tempest, by Shakespeare, offers the reader a variety of themes. The one theme that stands out
the most is that of colonialism. During the time of Shakespeare, many European countries such as
Spain, France, and England, were expanding their borders by taking over less developed countries,
referred to as colonies. During this time of exploitation, there was skepticism concerning the
possible success of the colonies. While some scholars believe that the play is about the Americas, I
argue that the play reflects on colonialism in general and how it is destined for failure which is
shown through the character's relationships throughout the play. During the 1600's the English
decided to have people colonize in the Americas for the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Due to these debates, it's possible that Shakespeare has contemplated on the different views on
colonization and decided not only to create the setting of the play on an island, but uses the storm in
the first act as way to create excitement and danger and also to reference to the perils of the struggle
of exploration. Also the title of the play is The Tempest which also hints how powerful the storms of
the ocean are, that it can determine the fate of many people as seen in the play; and is relatable to
real life events such as the one described earlier. The Tempest also reflect the concerns of the times
such as the exploration of foreign lands and struggles for power and the colonization of lands as
seen in the role of the characters in the play. The roles the characters have in the play are an essential
in the expression of colonization and how it destined for failure. In The Tempest, Shakespeare
shows hints of colonization problems in a subtle manner. The character Prospero, for example, can
be seen playing the role of the colonist, because he was usurped from his dukedom for neglecting
his duties as a duke, he sees the island as a way to be able to exercise the power he had but did not
exercise in his dukedom. In this case, he's able to use all the knowledge and magic he knows to be
able to conjure up the storm and to be able to control nature. His control over
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The Oppression of Caliban in The Tempest Essay
The Oppression of Caliban in The Tempest
William Shakespeare's, "The Tempest," provides insight into the hierarchy of command and
servitude by order of nature. This play uses the relationship between its characters to display the
control of the conqueror over the conquered. It also shows how society usually places the
undesirable members at the bottom of the chain of command, even though they may be entitled to a
higher social status. For example, the beginning of the play opens with a scene on a boat in the
midst of a terrible storm. The boatswain, who is under the command of the royal party, attempts to
keep the boat from sinking.
Members of the royal party, however, persist in interfering with his duties. The boatswain ... Show
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Caliban's monstrosity,
however, out–Herods Herod"(Draper 89).
According to the other inhabitants of the island, Caliban is a monster. He is a symbol of what they
never want to become. Caliban reminds them to act as though they are worthy of their high social
status. He is the painfully realistic entity around whom the other rulers on the island silently rally in
order to maintain a social balance. They abhor him but desperately desire to possess at the same
time. On a narrower scale, the oppression of the underdog is obvious in the undesirable Caliban and
his relationship to Prospero, Miranda, Ariel and Ferdinand.
Prospero, the self–appointed king of the island upon which everyone eventually becomes
shipwrecked, immediately oppresses Caliban and claims him as his slave, even though Caliban was
the original inhabitant of the island. Prospero and his daughter are technically guests in Caliban's
home. Caliban is the son of the devil and Sycorax, a witch. Prospero uses Caliban's unsavory origin
as an excuse to enslave him. He claims that he is a bad seed, and he deserves a life of servitude. He
never actually justifies the situation with a logical explanation, so he must use whatever information
he can think of as a poor excuse to exploit Caliban for his own self–propagation. Prospero is even
bold enough to suggest that by enslaving Caliban, he is actually extending charity towards him. He
feels that
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European Colonization in Shakespeare's The Tempest Essay
No Critique of European Colonization in The Tempest
Since the 1960s, several critics have found a critique of colonialism in their respective readings of
Shakespeare's The Tempest. The most radical of these analyses takes Prospero to be a European
invader of the magical but primitive land that he comes to rule, using his superior knowledge to
enslave its original inhabitants, most notably Caliban, and forcing them to do his bidding. While the
textual clues concerning the geographic location of Prospero's island are ambiguous and vague,
there is a prominent references to the "Bermoothes." We know that shortly before he wrote his final
play, Shakespeare read a contemporary travel account of the Virginia Company's 1609 expedition to
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Just as Native American tribes would come to distinguish between colonizers from different nations,
e.g., favoring the French over the British or vice versa, Caliban becomes disenchanted with Trinculo
as a master and proclaims that he will only serve Stephano. For his part, like some great father
protecting his children from a European rival, Stephano rebukes Trinculo for his mistreatment of
Caliban, saying that "the poor monster's my subject, and he shall not suffer indignity" (III, ii., ll.36–
37). All of this closely resembles some aspects of European colonialist stereotypes of the New
World's peoples and of their historical subjugation of Indians for their own good.
If Shakespeare's play does comment upon European exploration and colonization in the Western
Hemisphere, however, The Tempest does not contain a critique of exploitation, but, instead, an
apology for it. Caliban was initially treated as an ignorant child and only put under wraps after he
attempted to force himself upon the completely innocent Miranda. The charge of "rape" is made
more credible in having Miranda pass judgment upon Caliban whom she calls an "Abhorr'd slave"
(I, ii., l.352). Unlike our current understanding of European colonialism, Prospero puts Caliban in
chains because he has earned the status of
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Analysis Of The Book ' A Good Story '
A good story, in my opinion, will have certain elements that keep a reader interested. Of course the
most obvious of those is the story line itself. No one will continue to read if they are not intrigued by
the plot. Secondly and equally important are the characters. Even if the story is captivating there is
little interest in continuing on if the characters are not either incredibly likable or easily feared or
hated. A strongly developed character will always keep a reader following along. In this particular
instance its the monsters that makes the play.
When it comes to the topic of monsters, most of us will readily agree that they are bad. Where this
agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of what makes a monster. Although ... Show
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In order to show the importance of a reader response to a story, I will attempt to show how at least
three characters in Shakespeare 's The Tempest could have been perceived as the monster of the tale.
Stephen T. Asma writes that "good monster stories can transmit moral truths to us by showing us
examples of dignity and depravity without preaching or proselytizing. (pg 64)" Considering that
people can live by very different morals, monsters can be seen in so many different forms. The
Tempest is a perfect example of this. There are at least fifteen characters in the play and of those
characters there are at least three that can be viewed as being a monster or at least possessing some
monster like qualities.
One of the most obvious choices as the monster of the play could be Antonio. He can be found to
say "Nobel Sebastian, thou lett'st thy fortune sleep – die, rather; wink'st whiles thou art waking.
(2.1.210)" in reference to the sleeping King Alonso. Antonio makes this comment to the king's
brother, in order to convince him that murdering the king is his best chance of taking the throne for
himself. In Act 3, scene 3 Antonio can again be seen speaking of the king's murder when he speaks
the line, "I am right glad that he's so out of hope. Do not for one repulse, forgo the purpose that you
resolved 't effect.(3.3.11)" In some opinions a person who is lacking morals and has become so
greedy that they are willing to plot and plan a murder can be viewed as the most
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Pre-Modernity In Shakespeare's The Tempest
The transition from pre–modernity to modernity is even now, an ongoing process. William
Shakespeare's play The Tempest (1611), takes place between the late middle ages and early modern
period. In the play, Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, has been exiled from his home and sent to
an uninhabited island with his three year old daughter, Miranda. With his knowledge of sorcery,
Prospero is able to conjure up a storm and bring forth his enemies who are traveling by sea.
Although the play is written in the modern era, it reflects on both pre–modernity and modernity.
Prospero portrays concerns and characteristics of pre–modernity by enslaving Ariel and Caliban
through social stratification. In contrast to that, because Miranda does not have ... Show more
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ARIEL.
I do not, sir.
PROSPERO.
Thou liest, malignant thing! Hast thou forgot
The foul witch Sycorax, who with age and envy
Was grown into a hoop? hast thou forgot her? (1.2.244–59). The issue focused on here is Ariel's
bound duties to serve Prospero. In the pre–modern era it is common for the upper class to look down
on an inferior group of people. In this case, although Prospero does not verbally admit that Ariel is
his servant, he does guilt Ariel into believing his actions are permissible. In relation to that, Prospero
performs similar practices on Caliban. However, Prospero's power to govern Caliban is of slight
difference when considering the act of guilt. Because Caliban is the son of Sycorax and the Devil,
this results in Prospero disparaging him. With Prospero's power and level of hierarchy, Caliban is
degraded and portrayed as only partly human. Emphasized in the play is the representation of pre–
modernity, however, that could be a result of character choice. Noticeably, all the characters except
for one are men. Nonetheless, the idea of modernity does make its way into the play through
Prospero's daughter, Miranda. Being an era full of enlightenment and art, modernity is a rising time
for entertainment. A time in which art began depicting individuals as subjective creations. A time in
which philosophy evoked new ideas and modified perception. A time in which the divine begins
disconnecting from rationality. A time
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The Tempest Essay
Throughout the play The Tempest there is a relationship that pits master and slave in a harmony that
benefits both parties. Though it may sound strange, these slaves sometimes have a goal or
expectation that they hope to have fulfilled. Although rarely realized by its by its participants, the
Master––Slave, Slave––Master relationship is a balance of expectation and fear by the slaves to the
master; and a perceived since of power by that of the master over the slaves.
The relationship between the slave and master is one of expectation and perceived fear. Expectation
in a sense that a slave with a perceived future expectation will tend to work harder and more
diligently for their master then a slave that does ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Also, for with no expectation of future gains, Caliban's work is also subpar for he knows that for
better or for worse he will always be a slave to Prospero.
Second among the slave–master relationship is a fear factor that links a fear that Prospero's slaves.
For that if they are not doing of what is expected by Prospero, they can and will be easily destroyed
by his mighty powers. For this fear is real and keeps Ariel and Caliban from coming together and
staging a coo to overthrow Prospero and his powers. To reaffirm his power Prospero tells Ariel, "If
thou more mumur'st, I will rend an oak and peg thee in his knotty entrails till thou hast howled away
twelve winters"(Act I, Scene II, 295–297). Thus Ariel is pressured to do what is asked of him, or
face a horrible demise that should not be wished upon no one. This fear also reminds Ariel that
though he is powerful Prospero is even more powerful. Making it hard for him to try and escape.
Whereas, Caliban fears that Prospero is willing and able to end his llife at any time, since at every
meeting he threatens Caliban with the bad things that he can do to him if he is not pleased with his
work. "Fetch us in fuel, and be quick, thou'rt best, to answer other business–shrug'st thou malice? If
thou neglect'st or dost unwillingly what I command, I'll rock thee with old cramps, fall all they
bones with aches, make thee roar, that
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Reflection Of The Movie The Tempest
If there is a fact film directors apparently have not yet realized, it is that the extraordinary,
magnificent Shakespeare plays simply cannot ever be transformed into films. With every
Shakespeare film released we witnessed this in the predictable, gullible and ludicrous acting of
Leonardo DiCaprio in the vulgar 1997 Romeo and Juliet, and in the poor filmography of Roman
Polansky's Macbeth. Therefore, when I was preparing myself to watch the modern version of The
Tempest, filmed in 2010, I was expecting an abysmal quality of acting. My own thoughts about the
movie astonished me, especially as opposed to my fear of seeing a young Dicaprio on my screen in
a lead role, once again. The incredible Hellen Mirren as a female version of Prospero, a somewhat
provocative choice of Djimon ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The prominent theme of forgiveness – the play's crux – which is illuminated through the emotional
process of decision is emphasized through other filmographic elements, such as the Musical Score
and the visual effects enabling portrayal of Ariel. After watching the film, I myself was astonished
by what it exposed about humans; why is it so difficult for us to forgive? To release the past and stop
trying to take revenge? And whether I am going to stop asking question about the human condition
in this movie review? As a matter of fact, in spite of my strong distaste for earlier Shakespeare films,
the same forgiveness is evident in The Merchant of Venice and other plays. Another theme is fate.
Taymor was able to successfully apply and emphasize it in the film. For instance, the concern that
Ferdinand is dead and Miranda's fear of the fate of the visitors, are both emphasized through the
usage of facial expressions and lighting in accordance with tone. Overall, both themes are conveyed
effectively; Evidence A, the reconciliation with a friend days after watching the
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How Does Prospero Create Corruption In The Tempest
In The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, a talented magician, Prospero, has been living on a
deserted island with his daughter, Miranda, for twelve years. One day, Prospero, the former Duke of
Milan, brings a ship carrying the Italian royal family. Prospero plans to get revenge on these men
who banished him from Milan. Once on the island, Prospero manipulates everyone with his magic.
He forces love upon Miranda and Ferdinand; tortures Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo while they
are intoxicated; then, Prospero tricks the King of Naples into thinking that his son is dead. One of
the primary themes in the play is that colonization creates corruption; at first, it sounds harmless, but
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At first, he says "I' th' commonwealth I would by contraries / Execute all things... [no] riches,
poverty... / No use of metal, corn, or wine, or oil" (2.1.162–168). This shows if he were ruler,
Gonzalo would develop a colony, setting untraditional ways of life, and making his people happy.
However, the defect in Gonzalo's plan is shown by a response of Sebastian and Antonio: "Yet he
would be king on 't... The latter end of his commonwealth forgets the beginning" (2.1.72–74). This
reveals that Gonzalo only thinks of himself. He doesn't consider that it is cruel to deprive people of
food, and leave them to survive on Mother Nature. Additionally, Gonzalo didn't consider that by
eliminating a traditional monarchy on the island, he would eliminate the entire hierarchy of rulers,
and peasants; therefore, becoming king would be intangible. It is likely, that Gonzalo thought his
fantasy colony should give people unlimited power, so it would make his job of king easier. As it is
well known, ruling people is not an easy task, yet Gonzalo believes that it would be simple, and that
"[He] would with such perfection govern, sir, / T' excel the Golden Age" (2.1.183–184). The Golden
Age, a Greek myth, is another instance that exhibits that Gonzalo is irrational. Unfortunately,
Gonzalo's unrealistic goals for his colony proves that even
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The Tempest By William Shakespeare Essay
What do we think about monsters? Monsters are part of our popular culture and have been used
invidious media since our earlier times. They have been used to instill fear in us, and to make us
timid to our approach of the unknown and the unnatural. This fear of monsters and the unknown has
unfortunately also applied to other humans as well. Shakespeare's The
Tempest uses one character, Caliban, to represent the imagery of the unknown and as a savage
monster in the viewpoint of exploring Europeans. Using The Tempest and other works such as
Cesaire's A Tempest and Achebe's An Image of Africa, I will describe the struggles of Caliban from
the story lens and a post–colonial lens and to identify how he is being described as monster in
Shakespeare's final work. In The Tempest, along with being an enslaved being of the magical
Prospero, Caliban is also noticeably the only known native of the island in which Prospero and his
daughter have inhabited since "their betrayal" a decade plus before. According to Caliban himself
(and also Prospero and Ariel), he is the offspring of a witch who's name is Sycorax. "Yes, Caliban,
her son." (338, Act I Scene II) Sycorax, along with Caliban, was one of the few natives of the
secluded island and was a very powerful witch. Several interpretations of Sycorax are widespread in
historical mythology and cultures, but one of the most noticeable is being a witch who is a native
from Africa. Because of fear over her abilities, Sycorax is
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William Shakespeare 's The Tempest
After reading The Tempest and thinking about the different characters. I realized that some of them
have supernatural powers. Characters that have supernatural powers are what drive the play The
Tempest. Some of the characters that have powers in the play The Tempest are people like Prospero,
Ariel, and Caliban. Prospero is one that is known for manipulating and he was very good at it. These
people with the powers in this play use two different kinds of magic. The two different types of
magic that used in the play are white magic and black magic. The white magic is magic for nature
good use only, and black magic is magic that is used for evil purposes. This is where the play
Malleus Malificarum comes into to play when talking about The Tempest. Malleus Malificarum has
its similarities and its differences when it comes to comparing it to The Tempest. The witches use
magic to magic to manipulate the mental and physical world. So the two plays are more similar than
they are different when it comes to talking about power. It is safe to say that magic and power rule
how people are able to manipulate and take control over other people. It is all a part of having the
supernatural powers that drive the play that Shakespeare has created for us to read and be so
interested in.
The person that really drives this play the most with his supernatural powers is Prospero. Prospero
was a person that was looking to pursue some kind of knowledge about something new all the time.
By doing
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The Role Of Power In The Tempest
The Tempest
The Tempest battles a chaotic environment in an island far away from the societal influence. As the
characters struggle to cope with instability, the cycle of power, revenge, and betrayal takes in form.
William Shakespeare introduces the value of power and the influence it has in within the society
through the shipwreck in Act I. Gonzalo, a noble man, used his power over the Boatswain as he
threatened the Boatswain for disrespecting his place: "...good fate, to his hanging! Make the rope of
his destiny our cable" (Shakespeare 31–32). As the play unfolds, the readers are exposed to several
incidents in which the characters forcefully capture power to satisfy their crave which establishes a
chaotic and hatful environment. In The Tempest, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Shakespeare builds a chaotic environment with inescapable power battles to ultimately illustrate that
it is all useless. Upon Ariel's advice, Prospero gave up on his revenge and forgive the characters who
had once betrayed him: "For you, most wicked sir, whom to call brother would even infect my
mouth, I do forgive thy rankest fault–all of them" (5.1. 130–132).. Prospero sudden change in
emotions and actions breaks the chain of endless hate and evilness. Through the actions of Prospero,
Shakespeare states that forgiveness and compromise achieves greater good than revenge and
betrayal: "Ay, that I will; and I'll be wise hereafter, and seek for grace" (5.1.
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Caliban in Shakespeare's The Tempest Essay
The Tempest, considered by many to be Shakespeare's farewell to the theatre, has of all his plays the
most remarkable interpretive richness. The exceptional flexibility of Shakespeare's stage is given
particular prominence in The Tempest due to its originality and analytic potential, in particular in the
presentation of one of his most renowned and disputed characters, Caliban. Superficially portrayed
in the play as a most detestable monster, Caliban does not evoke much sympathy. However, on
further examination Caliban presents himself as an extremely complex character and soon his
apparent monstrosity is not so obviously transparent. The diverse range of presentations of him on
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In the introduction to Critical Essays on Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Editor Alden T. Vaughan
describes how the commonly accepted view of Prospero's character was that of "a wise and rational
ruler [who] could govern the forces of disorder that undermine the family and the state". Indeed,
before the beginning of the nineteenth century Prospero was presented as thus, while Caliban as an
abominable, inhuman beast. As the play drew a greater audience worldwide however, that view
began to change and post–colonial interpretations began to present themselves in which Caliban was
cast in a more empathic light. These critics noted how easily the figure of Caliban converges with
the image of the cannibal, the mythical 'savage' whom many European travellers claimed to have
encountered. The name Caliban even seems to be a pointed anagram of 'cannibal'. Since that time,
views have changed on the savagery of those natives and with it, on the savagery of Caliban.
In the 1978 Royal Shakespeare Company production of The Tempest, David Suchet played a
humanized, though exploited, 'third–world' Caliban, possibly a representative African or West
Indian. This interpretation draws on many views that Caliban represents a subjugated native and that
the relationship between Prospero and Caliban is, in fact, a relationship between the oppressor, and
the oppressed. Indeed, the island was Caliban's before Prospero and Miranda arrived where he was
then reduced to being a slave.
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The Tempest by William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare uses the events of the plot to present a theme of how a lust for power can drive
actions. The specific settings of scenes help clarify the desires for power in the characters and how
they plan to achieve them. The Tempest provides insight, through Prospero, into the question of how
our decisions reveal our character. The Tempest is filled with examples of strong manipulation and
how much is too much. The title of this play used both literally and metaphorically explains the
overall action of the plot. Lust for power is the driving force throughout this play; it makes up
almost all of the plots and subplots. Prospero's actions are all driven by his desire to regain his title
of Duke in Milan. His need for power is what causes him to enslave Ariel and Caliban, it is the
reason he brings the lords to the island, and it is why he arranges the marriage between Ferdinand
and Miranda. Antonio and Sebastian plot to kill Alonso so they can take over the kingdom. Caliban
makes a plot with Trinculo and Stephano to kill Prospero so that they can take over the island and
make a colony there. Calilban wants to kill Prospero so he can regain power over himself and not
have to do everything Prospero says. Ariel also works to regain power over himself. He performs all
of Prospero's dirty acts so that he can be released from Prospero's rule earlier. The draw of power
drives the actions of plot in The Tempest. Shakespeare uses distinct settings in scenes to convey the
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The Factum Myth
Our universe is like a web that connects each plane with others and all the planes was created by the
Principium, an arcane object placed in the first plane. That object created all worlds, even the one
where our story begin: the "Factum", create by the hand of the four great gods:Jaswal, god of light
and life; Malkridos, god of Dark and death(the keeper of souls after the death); Shian, god of the
earth and Nacaltaal creator of the Aether. They gave life to the other minor Gods, between them ther
was the Traitors that became daemons and attacked their parents: Odras, Phiilim and Niro; after the
war the Traitors lost and they got imprisoned in the abyss. The world's made by 4 continents, one for
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Filcaster lived in Lolkin, a village on the mountains of the Yergeri; he was an alchemist, the curator
of his village and here teached to Brane the basics of the alchemy. 'Till the age of 17 Brane the only
thing in is mind was his passion, Filcaster was proud of him as a teacher with his pupil and he was
surprised by the intelligence of his grandson but after an epidemy of plague the grandfather died in
agony just before that the cure created by Brane was ready, anyway he healed the rest of the
population. After two years of an humble work as merchant strange things started to happen in the
Yergeri: there was a wind that was making people going crazy, it was rewaken corpses like undead
monsters and ancients legends was waking up: the Choir of Nightmares was began. Stimulated by
those happenings he choosed to reach the fortress of Illurisgrad to study those monsters and maybe
sells some potions or drugs but he couldn't image that he was making the first step to an hell of
blood and
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William Shakespeare 's Prospero And Ariel 's Utilization...
Appearance versus Reality Point of view assumes a substantial part in The Tempest. The island is
commanded by enchantment, and it mists the capacity of all the fresh debuts to differentiate in the
middle of reality and the otherworldly illusions they see. The truth is additionally tempered by the
standpoint of the people–Gonzalo is perseveringly constructive, thus sees the island as lovely. Ariel
revels in the island 's instinctive nature, while Sebastian and Antonio consider it to be an
unwelcoming spot in light of their negative viewpoints. The truth is obfuscated by enchantment, and
this duality is just promoted by the impact of individual viewpoint over every individual 's
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"Where ought to this music be? I 'th ' air or th ' earth? It sounds no more, and beyond any doubt, it
holds up upon" (37). Additionally, when Ferdinand is solidified under Prospero 's spell, he portrays
his body as something from a fantasy. "My spirits, as in a fantasy, are all bound up" (49). Ferdinand
alludes to his body as something from a fantasy in light of the fact that he doesn 't have faith in
powerful substance, and he has "mysteriously" experienced passionate feelings for Miranda, whom
he didn 't hope to meet on the island. He feels like it is incredible, similar to a fantasy. Additionally
in Act I, Prospero recounts Miranda the account of how they were banished to the island and how
his sibling beguiled him. He requests that her remember anything she can. She answers, " 'Tis far
away, And rather like a fantasy that an affirmation That my recognition warrants. Had I not four or
five ladies once that tended me?" (15). She asserts that her recollections are more like a fantasy. In
Act III, Caliban, a uninformed character, gave an amazing discourse with a great deal of insight. He
is with Stephano and Trinculo and tries to quiet them around letting them know: "Be not afread. The
isle is loaded with commotions. Sounds, and sweet show that give joy and hurt not Sometimes a
thousand twangling instruments Will murmur about mine ears, and once in a while voices That, on
the off chance that I then had waked after long rest,
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The Characteristics Of A Machiavellian Leader
What makes a good leader? It requires honesty, integrity, and the love of your peers and
subordinates; or rather the contrary. Machiavelli's views tend to differ from the popular opinion. In
his writings, he gives a detailed idea of what it takes to be a powerful and successful leader. To have
success as a Machiavellian leader one must be prepared to do whatever it takes to gain and stay in
power, use their knowledge to their advantage. The guidelines set aside By Machiavelli can be seen
in many real–life examples and throughout literature. These guidelines are followed and displayed
by Prospero during his resurgence of power in Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Machiavelli conveys many qualities and sets rules that a prince must possess to keep his power.
First, he makes it clear that in order to obtain and uphold power one must be willing to do anything
to preserve power. This includes tough decisions and choices that go against your moral compass.
Chapter fifteen of "The Prince" states that
A man that desires to be morally good at all times, will certainly come to a bad end because he must
live amongst so many who do not share his moral scruples. Thus, if a prince wants to keep his
position, he must learn to do bad things when necessary. (Machiavelli, page 133)
His assessment is that a prince must be ready to do things that are considered morally wrong to stay
on top. In the real world, there is an abundance of people that are immoral. They will act against
you, so you must be
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Apathetic Nature In The Tempest
In Shakespeare's play, the Tempest, there are several actions and descriptions that reveal insight into
the personalities of each character. One of the most potent tools used in the play is noise. Noise, and
the perception of noise sheds, a different light on the subtleties of each character. It reveals
characteristics that contradict their written descriptions and often provides insight into the mindset
of the characters. Through the use of harsh sounds and solemn music, Prospero reveals his apathetic
nature towards the Europeans. This apathetic nature is a result of selfishness because Prospero wants
his daughter wed. In the beginning, he commands Ariel to conjure a tempest upon the ship. The are
several terrifying noises that associate with this violent storm. These include the sounds of winds,
the splashing water, the roaring thunder, and in this case the splitting of wood. According to one of
the mariners, "We split, we split"(1.1.57)! The sounds insue panic among the passengers and hints at
their possible death. The chaotic sounds caused by a raging storm is the method in which Prospero
psychologically manipulates the Europeans. Besides manipulation, the storm acts as a way of
releasing trapped anger towards the men on the ship. Prospero did not harm any of the Europeans,
but anger and apathy are evident because he commands his daughter "tell you piteous heart/There's
no harm done"(1.2.13–14).
Prospero also abuses the power of Ariel to encourage betrayal among the
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Analysis of Prospero from The Tempest by Shakespeare Essay
Prospero, the male lead of the Tempest, starts out as the victim of the play, but as the story goes on,
it becomes apparent that he is actually the cause of all the problems and plots within the play.
Prospero is important because he is the puppeteer that leads all of the characters to complete his
orders. He strings all of the characters along to do his bidding, and by the end of the play, he is the
only one who wins. Prospero is interesting because, without him, there would be no plot. He is the
one who stirs up the Tempest and brings his usurpers to the island. Despite the original belief that
Prospero is the victim of his brother's commandeering of his throne, it becomes obvious that
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Prospero also punishes Trinculo and Stephano for no reason. Trinculo and Stephano have no reason
to be on the island besides aiding and abetting Caliban in his plot to overthrow Prospero. Because
Prospero originally made the different groups of people who stayed on the island, he must have
wanted Trinculo and Stephano to meet Caliban, and in turn punish them for a crime that he made
them commit, implying that Prospero wanted to use his magic to further harm more people.
Prospero enslaves Caliban and Ariel, seizing the island for him and Miranda, just like Alonso and
Antonio had done to him. The rightful ruler of the island is Caliban, and although Caliban at one
time tried to rape Miranda, Prospero repeatedly punishes him for this one event that occurred much
before this play takes place. Prospero initially "helps" Caliban by educating him and in exchange,
Caliban taught Prospero and Miranda how to survive on the island. Prospero uses the act of
attempted–rape to justify his seizure of the island. This take–over should have been enough
punishment but Prospero enslaves Caliban, threatening to hurt him if he does not do his bidding. By
endlessly punishing Caliban, Prospero inadvertently shows his malicious side. Although Prospero
freed Ariel from the tree he was bound inside, Prospero blackmails Ariel and essentially enslaves
him too. Prospero repeatedly tells Ariel that he will set him free but, it seems as if that is an empty
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The Importance Of Forgivenesstion In Shakespeare's The...
William Shakespeare once said, "Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none", when he said that he was
saying that love everyone no matter what they are; to not trust many people only those with pure
intentions; and to never do evil to others. The last play that he wrote was The Tempest after that he
helped write a few others. This play is not like the classical tragedy plays that Shakespeare wrote
where everyone died at the end; on contrary, this is a story where revenge is an option, but
forgiveness is ultimately shown. This play has many non–human characters; one of them is Caliban.
He calls himself the king of the island. Shakespeare uses Caliban to show forgiveness and
reconciliation, and also to show confinement and freedom.
Shakespeare uses Caliban's relationship with Prospero to show forgiveness and reconciliation.
Forgiveness are very difficult to give, but when the person that is not forgiving stays with the other
person for a long time forgiveness can be awarded with time. At the end of the poem when Prospero,
exhausted, is talking to everyone about how he is forgiving them for their wrong deeds. Thus, at the
end of his speech Prospero is forgiving Caliban for what he did to his family he say to him,
PROSPERO. He is as disproportioned in his manners As in his shape. (To Caliban) Go, sirrah, to my
cell; Take with you your companions. As you look To have my pardon, trim it handsomely.
(Shakespeare 5.1)
At first Prospero diction is harsh towards Caliban by
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Essay on Imperialism and Colonialism in Shakespeare´s The...
The Tempest was Shakespeare's last play that was written shortly after England colonized Virginia
in 1609. Throughout the play, there are many different references to imperialism and colonialism
within the characters. The Tempest analyzes the imperialistic relationships between England and
America but applies it to personal human interaction between the central characters. The island
gives newcomers a sense of endless possibilities like claiming the land for themselves because of
the belief in the Great Chain of Being and the seventeenth century being an age of exploration. The
idea of ruling a colony lured many people into the idea that having that kind of power over a large
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Caliban, Prospero's slave and the first inhabitant on the island professes that he used to be his own
king (l.ii.344–345). Gonzalo also has a moment where he imagines his own utopian society on the
island (11.i.148–156). Stephano has his own vision of what he wants too, "Monster, I will kill this
man. His daughter and I will be King and Queen.. And Trinculo and thyself shall be my viceroys"
(iii.ii.101–103). Prospero, the main character, has a similar mindset to a colonist because although
he ended up on the island accidentally, he still acts as superior to the inhabitants and he sees the
island as something he can make profit from. Prospero probably wouldn't fit the title of an
imperialist invader because he came to the island as a fugitive and did not necessarily start a war
with the inhabitants. Nonetheless he wants to restore his dukedom by manipulating people around
him. He does this to his daughter Miranda by keeping her naive and innocent. He also conjures up
Ferdinand, who becomes Miranda's love interest, and then proceeds to enslave him also. Prospero
uses Ariel to carry out most of his plans by convincing Ariel he will soon be free if he keeps obeying
Prospero with willingness and enthusiasm. Prospero uses mostly guilt and fear to keep his slaves
along side with him. He threatens Caliban in Act 1 "Thou shalt be pinched as thick as honeycomb,
each pinch more
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Portrayal of Utopia in The Tempest by William Shakespeare...
Utopia in The Tempest
In The Tempest, Shakespeare allows the audience to appreciate the possibilities of utopian society,
the good, and bad, so that they can understand the problems that the pursuit of a utopian
environment may cause. The Tempest is a window into the dimensions of utopian societies.
Shakespeare's play portrays the good and the evil sides of the perfect life. While his characters take
on the role of the leaders of the utopian societies, Shakespeare portrays the social questions and
beliefs of society of how a utopian environment should be.
Essential to the discussion of this aspect of The Tempest is the definition of a "Utopia". For different
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His evil intentions and deceitful gain of power were what people of that time would have labeled a
dystopia, the opposite of a utopia.
Miranda's utopia is a very naive one. All her life she has been isolated on the island seeing no–one
but her father and Caliban, and therefore upon seeing other beings is amazed and overcome by her
new discovery. Her role in the play, along with Ferdinand is to unite enemies (Prospero & Alonso),
and this links in to Ferdinand's utopia which represents true love (as it has passed Prospero's tests).
Ferdinand therefore finds a utopia on the island, because in marrying Miranda his life changes, for
the better. In meeting Miranda he also therefore plays a major role in Miranda's "utopia".
Alonso's utopia is revealed at the end of the play as he wants freedom from guilt, freedom from his
past sins. He also wishes to play a more involved role within his family. Therefore his utopia is one
of goodness and again shows he has found a "utopia" on the island, as his personality has totally
changed. This also contributes to Miranda finding a "utopia" as it shows her the power of
repentance.
Prospero's utopia lies in his desire to be free from the stage as he requests at the end in his epilogue,
"release me from my bands with the help of your good hands". However Prospero is unable to
escape responsibility as he has control over the whole island, which is why it is he who requests the
audience's applause at
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The Tempest Research Paper
In Shakespeare's The Tempest many relationships in society are discussed through the plot. The
relationship between Caliban and Prospero shows the relationship between Nature and Civilization
where Caliban represents nature and Prospero represents civilization. The relationship between them
seems to be Nature vs. Civilization on the surface, but Civilization needs nature, as Prospero needs
Caliban. If Prospero did not need Caliban, he would have killed him. Prospero has more than
enough power and has reason as well, so there must be something else. This something else is a
relationship that closely mirrors our own relationship with nature. It provides us with the things we
need, food, water, air, etc., just as Caliban provides Prospero with a knowledge of the island and his
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Caliban is a being of nature, whether portrayed as man or beast, and is many times referred to as
things that are more nature than man, such as "Earth", "mooncalf" and, "monster of the isle" (Act I
Scene II, Act II Scene II). Many of the characters in The Tempest see him as an evil being, more
monster than man. This speaks to the tremendous fear of the vast unknown that is nature, often
shown in early American romanticism.
Prospero is from civilization and represents the motives and desires of people in civilization. He was
a high–ranking member of society with a passion for knowledge and power before being cast away
to this island. Even while on the island though, he does not simply accept his position, he
immediately takes over the island and becomes the ruler of al is inhabitants. As soon as he is settled
into his new position of power he is already plotting a way to get revenge for his usurping and to
return to even more power as he had before. These motives are human nature itself, to rule and to
climb the ladder of
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How Does Shakespeare Present Caliban In The Tempest
Shakespeare differs sharply with Montaigne's argument of how Europeans portray inhabitants of the
New World through his construction of Caliban as a New World person. Shakespeare differs with
Montaigne's argument through his characterization of Ariel and Caliban in The Tempest.
Montaigne's argument of how Europeans portray inhabitants of the New World is through praising
cannibals as wild fruits who are created by nature in a natural manner and without any superficiality.
In contrast, Shakespeare constructs Caliban as a pathetic, vulgar, and crass cannibal as any person
can possibly be displayed. His construction of Caliban is a direct attack against the conception of
Nature as portrayed by Montaigne. Shakespeare's construction of Caliban seems to be a direct
response to Montaigne's conception of human nature and the degree with which contemporary
civilization restrains it. While Montaigne seemingly argues that Europeans portray the inhabitants of
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However, their attitudes towards their master reflect the varying ways with which human nature
reacts to contemporary civilization. While they are both oppressed by Prospero, Ariel and Caliban
develop different relationships with their master depending on natural character and their previous
circumstances. Ariel is a submissive, differential subject (I, ii, 189–193) while Caliban is rebellious
(I, ii, 321–324) as a reaction to feelings of being subjugated and unfairly treated. In contrast to
Montaigne, Shakespeare demonstrates that cannibals willingly permit themselves to be captured and
captivated by modern civilization just like Ariel. Montaigne primarily blames today's Europeans
while acknowledging the cannibals whereas Shakespeare affirms that neither the Europeans nor
cannibals should be praised since both are
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Deception in The Tempest Essay
The passage below is found in the opening act of one of Shakespeare's most illusive plays of control
and manipulation. The word "deception" is defined as "the act of misleading" or "to trick, cheat, lie,
and mislead". From this definition, it is obvious that deception is normally perceived to be evil and
results in the harm of others mentally and physically. It leads to broken hearts, untold truths, or even
unpunished murder. However, in Shakespeare's The Tempest, deception is used as a virtuous art to
manipulate an unjust situation and rectify it.
"Know thus far forth. By accident most strange, bountiful Fortune (Now my dear lady) hath mine
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Although, the normally "evil" deception is used, Prospero uses it in such a way so that no harm is
brought to anyone, and all the characters are brought to their rightful positions by the play's
conclusion. "Through his own works he changes the minds of his enemies" (Tillyard 120). All of the
action develops in a world which defies nature, so the events are more "believable". The island is
"not only uncharted, it is one on which anything can happen" (Knox 128). In the words of Gonzalo:
"All torment, trouble, wonder, and amazement Inhabits here. Some heavenly power guide us Out of
this fearful country!" (Shakespeare 78)
Miranda "had been bred up in the island with her father and a monster only: she did not know, as
others do, what sort of creatures were in a ship" (Coleridge 109). In fact, Miranda knew basically
nothing about her past or her identity until the start of the play. Her father has, in a way, been
deceiving her throughout her entire life. Even throughout the course of the play, Prospero is not
completely open with his daughter. Instead, he puts her to sleep for a period of time so that she does
not interfere with his plan. Through this deception her father was not trying to harm her in any way
but rather to protect her from the vicious truth.
The characters which were on the ship are now separated into various groups and spread apart from
one another across the island. The first group Prospero
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Research Paper On The Tempest
Written in England, around 1610–1611, William Shakespeare created the romance play titled "The
Tempest." This piece of literature is set entirely on an unnamed island in the Mediterranean Sea
during the Renaissance time period; this type of setting is "far from the royal courts and civic
concerns which typically dominate the Shakespearean corpus" (Louden 201). In the beginning, the
main character Prospero, the duke of Milan, and his infant daughter were exiled from Milan, put on
a ship, and left to fend for themselves in the dangerous waters of the sea. It was by the power and
greediness of Alonso, the king of Naples, and Prospero's usurping brother, Antonio, that he was
banished. Soon, Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, land on this unnamed
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The Tempest By William Shakespeare
Emily Minnotte
AP English Literature
Mr. Nath 5 December 2014
The Tempest
Written between 1610 and 1611, The Tempest by William Shakespeare is the final play penned by
the famous Bard. The play portrays the illusory struggle of power and conscience through the
character of Prospero and his egocentric motives. Politically, the play can be seen as an analysis of
important political issues relevant to that of oppression and imperialistic tendencies of the time.
Artistically, The Tempest emphasizes the nature of art, more prominently, theatrical art. Being the
final play that Shakespeare ever wrote, it is often considered to be an homage to the end of his long,
illustrious career as a playwright. Most recently, critical interpretations of The Tempest frequently
posed the story as a paradigm of oppression. Prospero wants his brother Antonio dead, so that his
position as Duke of Milan can be reinstated; conversely, Caliban also wishes to have his island,
which Prospero has claimed for his own, reinstated back to him. Together, these two characters set
up a dramatic action to torture one another in their plight to get back what each believes are
rightfully theirs. Prospero's conquering of the island and its inhabitants, both subsequent and native,
pose the idea of the island being that of a dystopia under his rule with the varying relationships he
has with each of the characters. However, in the final scene of the play, when he has come to make
peace with each character and is
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Misjudged The Tempest
Misjudged: "make an incorrect estimation or assessment of." "A freckled whelp hag–born– not
honoured with a human shape" (1.2–289–288) In the play "The Tempest" written by William
Shakespeare there are various expressions that are believed to be true about Caliban, he is seen as a
"poor credulous monster", "Hag–seed", "Strange Fish", etc. Caliban is not symbolic to the
expressions that are said, Caliban's humanity is overall interrogated in the play due to the
misjudgement others give him because of him appearance.
Throughout the play, Caliban is characterized as a monster, during Act 2 Scene 2 Trinculo and
Stephano doubt Caliban's humanity due to his animalistic features. Firstly, as soon as he notices him
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Primarily, Prospero not only values Ariel more than Caliban but he also punishes Caliban more
severely than he does to Ariel. "If thou neglect'st or dost unwillingly what I command, I'll rack thee
with old cramps, Fill all thy bones with aches, make thee roar that beasts shall tremble at thy din."
(2.1–369) Prospero's relationship with Caliban is more of physical obedience rather than mental
manipulation like Ariel is given. To add, Ariel and Prospero's relationship is in Prospero's' favour; as
their relationship contains more love than hate which benefits him. Prospero continuously harasses
Ariel by giving her hope that she will be released shortly while he constantly gives Caliban no hope
in freedom, and is overall extremely harsh and cruel to him which gives him no motivation to obey
Prospero's orders of any kind. Lastly, Prospero treats his two servants in different ways and views
them completely different (appearance) "and this demi–devil–for he's the bastard one" (5.1–86–87)
Prospero gives Ariel a lot more respect than he does to Caliban as he feels that Caliban doesn't
deserve any respect, as he thinks that Caliban is a "demi–devil" due to his appearance. Prospero is
overall bias against Caliban with Ariel, he sees Caliban as a beast and not worth his
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The Power Of Sycorax
Without gender there are other forces that make these two characters differ from each another. There
is also racial discourse which connects with the degree of the power. The power of The Tempest
could be considered as the power of the oppressor. Ania Loomba mentions Prospero's language as
"language of misogyny as well as racism" (328). Loomba also defines Sycorax as black woman and
states that her racial difference makes her feminine identity more colorful: "Therefore Prospero as
colonialist consolidates power which is specifically white and male, and constructs Sycorax as a
black, wayward and wicked witch in order to legitimize it" (Loomba 329). As Loomba claims,
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Furthermore, as long as someone brings Prospero negative emotions, they firstly invoke Sycorax's
name in his mind. Caliban uses her name to curse Prospero reminding him of the threatened society,
saying "As wicked dew as e'er my mother brushed" and "All the charms / Of Sycorax, toads,
beetles, bats, light on you!" (342–43). Her character is so strong, that her name or character does not
necessarily need a description, which is leaving her as a symbol in the minds of both Prospero and
her son Caliban, as a strong and powerful reminder of her sons values and Prospero's beliefs that
clearly opposes hers. The opposition of both Sycorax's and Prospero's beliefs are associated with
Prospero's fears – she being a mother could made a reverse in Prospero's patriarchal ruling. Prospero
managed to take over not only the property of an island, but also the rights of all living creatures
over there. Ania Loomba this kind of taking over criticizes as colonial, notwithstanding the fact, that
Prospero dismissed that after Sycorax's absence, the potential ruler of the island should have been
Caliban, her son. This makes Prospero both colonialist and patriarch, by claiming his rights to an
island and dismissing the heredity through the Sycorax, which Caliban understands perfectly by
stating: "This island's mine, by Sycorax my mother, / Which thou tak'st from me" (1.2.334–35).
These lines reveal
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The Tempest By William Shakespeare
The Tempest, a play written by William Shakespeare, involves various aspects of power
demonstrated through a flip of the hierarchy of power. Antonio, Prospero's brother, who took
Prospero's dukeship out of a thirst for power is on a ship which Prospero has caused to wreck with a
storm, on the island where he and his daughter live. This is part of Prospero's plan to have Miranda
become the next heir of Naples by marrying Alonso's son, Ferdinand, King of Naples. In Act Two,
Antonio and Sebastian, Alonso's brother, believe everyone else not with them has died in the
shipwreck and conspire to kill Gonzalo, a lord, as well as Alonso to make Sebastian the next heir of
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He also calls Miranda ignorant, for not knowing more of who they are, in these few lines. This
section of dialogue lets us know Prospero wants more for his daughter who knows little of their life.
Prospero then goes into beginning to tell Miranda about their lives, saying she now must know who
her father is (1.2.33). In the exchange of these couple of lines we get the impression that Miranda
believes whatever her father, Prospero, says is all there is to know and that Prospero has been
uninformative with Miranda about their lives. Before going more in–depth with the story of their
past, Prospero asks Miranda if she can remember a time before the island and then answers before
giving her a chance to respond (1.2.39–40). This lets us know that Prospero controls conversations
between him and Miranda. Miranda's personality is already beginning to change some during
Prospero's story, she asks her father to continue talking about their past though it may be painful for
him to go on. Another aspect of the story that reoccurs is Prospero asks multiple times if Miranda is
paying attention, therefore appearing desperate for attention. Though his story is upsetting Miranda,
he asks her to continue listening to what he is saying, implying that he doesn't mind seeing her upset
nor does she mind him seeing her cry (1.2.135). By the end of the story however, Prospero never
directly answers Miranda's
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The New World 's Tempest
Derek Simmons
July 22, 2015
ENGL 4011
Dr. Frank Brevik
The New World's Tempest "The Tempest" is a Shakespearean play that takes play on a desert island
somewhere between Tunis and Naples. A hazardous storm appears impacting a ship of European
nobles and mariners; on board are Alonso, King of Naples, Gonzalo, Boatswain, Trinculo, Stefano,
Antonio, Sebastian, and Ferdinand. The nobles are leaving Tunis, Africa after the wedding of
Claribel, daughter of the King of Naples to the prince. Prospero, the former Duke of Milan uses his
sorcery to conjure the very storm that bombards the nobles in order to bring them to the island. Frey
interjects, "In 1808, Edmond Malone argued that Shakespeare derived the title and some of the
play's incidents from accounts of a storm and shipwreck experienced by Sir Thomas Gates and other
Jamestown colonists on the Bermuda islands in 1609" (Frey 29).The play entails the romance of
Ferdinand, Alonso's son and Miranda, Prospero's daughter; while also detailing a twelve year power
struggle that is resurfacing itself in a treacherous plot for power. In comparison to the New World's
politics, "The Tempest" can be read as a play that deals with these same political issues: rebellion of
constituted authorities, colonization of a new land, dehumanizing of the natives, marriages and
romances of royalty, masters and servants, Christian virtues, and visions of a utopia.
In the New World, there is a balance of power and a struggle to maintain this balance
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Chaos In The Tempest
People go through challenges in life, people lose control of their mind in a hurricane of troubles.
However, in the end people will find peace. The play "The Tempest", written by William
Shakespeare, introduces the idea of chaos to order. Prospero, a wizard creates a storm to direct a
ship to wreck on an island. Everyone is separated into different parts of the "abandoned" island.
They all face challenges in their own way. Such as, caliban, a slave breaking free from slavery to
Prospero giving up everything to return back to his dukedom. As the play starts chaos is everywhere,
but as the play comes to an end order is more present. Throughout everyone has a problem even the
innocent, Miranda and Ferdinand. This shows people that everyone has problems. Shakespeare uses
the idea of conflict to explain the theme of chaos to order.
In "The Tempest" conflict between the boat and island, demonstrates how chaotic events to order are
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The conflict of the story was between the island members and the boat members. They were brought
to the island for revenge for taking Prospero dukedom. Everyone had challenges to face such as
Ferdinand proving to Prospero that he loved Miranda . While Prospero himself had a struggle of
seeking revenge from Antonio. No matter what they did, struggle was with them at all times.
Caliban wanted freedom, he would do anything to no be a slave. "A plague upon the tyrant I serve"
(2). He created conflict with Prospero , he rebelled against him after he met greater temptations.
Caliban created his chaos to get his order. He even plotted to kill him so he wouldn't have to obey
him anymore. When people face their challenges they break away from the barrier it has put them
under. When people don't face their challenges they become a slave to it. The problems control
people. They are now a subject under their own
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TEMPEST Essay
The Other in the Tempest
In order to understand the characters in a play, we have to be able to distinguish what exactly makes
them different. In the case of The Tempest, Caliban, the sub–human slave is governed largely by his
senses, making him the animal that he is portrayed to be and Prospero is governed by sound mind,
making him human. Caliban responds to nature as his instinct is to follow it. Prospero, on the other
hand, follows the art of justifiable rule. Even though it is easy to start assessing The Tempest in view
of a colonialist gaze, I have chosen instead to concentrate on viewing Caliban as the monster he is
portrayed to be, due to other characters that are not human, but are treated in a more humane fashion
than Caliban. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
his senses, while Prospero is ruled more by his intellect and self–discipline i.e. his mind. Although
we are not given details of Caliban's birth, it seems likely that a creature as subhuman in appearance
as Caliban was not born of a human union. It has been postulated that, to quote Prospero, he was
"got by the devil himself upon thy wicked dam," from a union between Sycorax and an incubus (an
extremely attractive male apparition with intention to tempt). Caliban was therefore a creature born
from passion, the offspring of an unholy pleasure. Prospero was not only of noble birth; he was also
born to be ruler of the city–state of Milan. Nobility, in Elizabethan times, carried with it heavy
implications: it was expected that Prospero would be intellectually superior, and that he would
exercise as great discipline over himself as he was expected to exercise over others, in his role of
leadership. From their ancestry, Prospero is more ruled by his intellect, and Caliban by his love of
pleasure. Caliban's original love for Prospero and Miranda, and his later misdemeanour and
subsequent hatred for them, illustrate his fundamental reliance on his senses. Caliban loved Prospero
and Miranda because they "made much of me"; and his response to this was purely sensual in his
recollections: "Thou strok'st me,...wouldst give me/Water with berries in't." What Caliban responded
to, more than anything else, was the
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Examples Of Malvolio In Twelfth Night
Christian Yanes Mrs. Griest Honors English 10 April 13, 2015 MALVOLIO: THE CASE OF A
HOPELESS LOVER "I'll be revenged on the whole pack of you" (Shakespeare). These are harsh
words, and quite a dramatic way to egress a scene. Nevertheless, this line brings joy as they were
indeed the words of the conceited and hypercritical Malvolio. He had become the biggest joke
amidst Maria's plot in the Twelfth Night, but did he deserve it? Malvolio was no novice in his job,
and he executed it with the utmost strictness. Although, this was partially because he had fallen in
love with her. His loyalty served him well as Olivia's noble, but that did not matter as his
unappealing demeanor continued to ruin his reputation. Therefore, Malvolio was least likely ...
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"Malvolio's self–love has filled him with an ambition presumptuous in one of his lowly social
position" (Campbell). Author Michael Hays on the other hand explained: He is self–centered and,
given the chance, self promoting. He is niggardly in his estimation of those whom he regards as his
inferior. He is brashly moral and bluntly censorious of others regardless of their social standing. He
is gratingly self–righteous. And, most annoyingly, he is right most of the time (Hays). Sadly, it
seems that though he may think everyone loves him, it is actually quite the contrary. Maria herself
stated, "The best persuaded of himself, so crammed, as he thinks, with excellencies, that it is his
ground of faith that all that look on him love him" (Shakespeare). Looks like he would never come
to luck with Olivia, or any woman in Illyria to be exact. Everyone knows that one person who
infinitely finds a way to criticize you for every mistake. In the Twelfth Night, Malvolio is ultimately
that guy. He's as condescending as they come and has no shame of embarrassing anyone. Malvolio
had displayed his critical manner several times to Sir Toby and Sir Andrew. Shakespeare
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Examine the ways in which Shakespeare makes dramatic use...
Examine the ways in which Shakespeare makes dramatic use of deception and trickery in The
Tempest. In your answer you should also make connections to scenes 3:2 and 3:3 of Doctor Faustus.
Deception is defined as the act of deceiving someone and tricky is the practice of deception.
Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' uses deception in the themes of power through his magic and control,
even if this involves betraying his adored daughter, Miranda. However, in comparison to Marlowe's
'Dr Faustus', deception has more negative connotions which involve cruelty, particularly in 3:2, with
the treatment of the Pope, whereas Shakespeare focuses more on the positive outcomes that may
occur from attempting to control and trick people, with the constant ... Show more content on
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Magic gives Prospero incredible power which he uses to his advantage, even though Ariel is one of
Prospero's most trusted and loyal friends, Prospero does not fil to mention the time Sycorax
deceived Ariel by locking him the tree and freeing him, therefore Ariel has been in Prospero's debt
for a long time, which is similar to Marlowe's Dr. Faustus, in which Faustus is in the devil's debt in
return for power as he soons has to give away his soul, therefore the theme of trickery is common as
Prospero blackmails Ariel into being his servant, "Imprisoned thou didst painfully remain a dozen
years".
On the other hand, the Shakespearean audience may have felt like at this time, Prospero was the
deceiver as he comitted treason by choosing to practice magic on purpose, therefore the audience
may blame Prospero instead of Antonio. Antonio simply took advantage of the situation and took
over power as Prospero was too power–conscious. Nevertheless Prospero's purpose is to bring his
dukedom back together, alongside his people and restore justice, which are incredibly dissimilar to
Antionio, Trinculo's and Stephano's motives who are simply greedy and materialistic. Prospero
plainly wants to teach Alonso and Antonio a lesson. The storm comes to a halt and nobody is hurt,
they are tricked into thinking they were going to die and their clothes were fresher than before the
shipwreck, "On
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Injustice for Justice: an Analysis on Equity in the the...
Justice is the pursuit of righteousness and moral good standing within an individual or a group.
Shakespeare, however, gives new perspective to this idea of justice in his work, The Tempest.
Shakespeare critiques justice and portrays it in way in which justice is defined as the rule of the
majority, and governed by the person with most power. Through the actions of the main character,
Prospero; this new viewpoint of both justice and mercy emerges. Prospero, once the Duke of Milan,
seeks revenge for the usurpation of his throne by his brother. In Act One Scene Two, we see
Prospero admit he creates a storm in order to shipwreck his enemies' vessels. Prospero's means
through which he seeks justice for himself involve conniving, manipulating ... Show more content
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Ariel repeatedely attempts to seek justice and freedom from Prospero when he states: Is there more
toil? Since thou dost give me pains, Let me remember thee what thou hast promised, Which is not
yet performed me.(1.2 243–245)
Ariel is Prospero's servant, yet he is also his assisting companion. Ariel voluntarily does Prospero's
work. He is loyal and yet Prospero sees him as a means to an end and manipulates Ariel's
willingness. His manipulation is seen where he affirms: "Dost thou forget, from what a torment I did
free thee? (1.2. 383–383) Prospero's actions are contradictory. This exemplifies the idea that justice
in the Tempest is primarily depicted as what is best for Prospero. Prospero's relationship with
Caliban differs from that of Prospero and Ariel's. Prospero does not view Caliban as a being who
could be his equal. He is blinded by his prejudice against Caliban's appearance and manners.
Caliban is portrayed in a negative light. He can be seen as the depiction of the victims of colonial
expansion. Although Prospero seeks this righteousness, he both mistreats and insults Caliban, who
ultimately attempts to kill Prospero. In comparison to Ariel who acts only when commanded by
Prospero, Caliban is wild. He refuses to be colonized and tamed. This can be taken as a reference by
Shakespeare towards those who were
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Shakespeare's Influence on the Audience's Response to...
Shakespeare's Influence on the Audience's Response to Caliban in The Tempest My essay hopes to
draw into focus one of the most complex characters in Shakespeare's play The Tempest, – Caliban.
Shakespeare influences the audience's response to Caliban using in turn, humour and pathos to make
the audience relate to the various strands of his character. Caliban can be interpreted in many ways,
and only when examining his character as a whole, can we truly understand how Shakespeare
wanted us to interpret him. I will now further examine how he accomplishes this. Our first
introduction to Caliban is not in person but instead, he is described by Prospero as "a freckled
whelp, hag born – not honoured ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Would't had been done. / Thou didst prevent me – I had peopled else / This isle with Calibans."
Instantly the suggested terrible action becomes comical at the thought of hundreds of little Calibans
running over the isle. Again Caliban wins the day. His lack of contrition, his lewd and bawdy
behaviour and insolence in the face of authority would have hugely appealed to the uneducated
groundling audience of Shakespeare's theatre. Caliban's savagery is contrasted with his eloquence
when he talks about things he loves, such as music, "Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments /
Will hum about mine ears; and sometime voices, / That if I had waked from a long sleep, / Will
make me sleep again." He speaks with eloquence equal to the words of Prospero, a Duke. This
makes the audience see him in a civilised light and makes them question Prospero's treatment.
Shakespeare uses poetry to show how much Caliban values the nature and simple things, that the
mercenary elements in the audience would not appreciate. Caliban thinks nothing of riches or the
glistening apparel that Ariel presents him with, "Let it alone, thou fool, it is but trash." The audience
might perceive this in two ways: They might admire his values of music and dreams.
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Essay On Uranus

  • 1. Essay on Uranus The bland aquamarine face of Uranus bears witness to the fact that Uranus is enshrouded in clouds. The planet appears to be blue–green because the atmosphere absorbs the, red wavelengths of the visible spectrum, . The uniformity of the planet's appearance confirms that the planet's atmosphere is composed almost solely of one element, methane gas. There is a preponderance of haze, composed of ethane and other hydrocarbon ices high in the stratosphere, and clouds of methane ice low in the troposphere. The cloud particles constantly recycle themselves, first creating then destroying the heaviest crystals. This is an indication that Uranus' atmosphere is still evolving from its formation out of the solar nebula. Because Uranus lies on its ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... These moons are part of a class of moons called the "Small Moons". Icy moons of Uranus are; Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon, Caliban, and Sycorax. In 1999, four more Uranian moons were found. They include Prospero, Setebos, Stephano and 1986 U 10. The Giant planets do not have the same kind of structure inside that the terrestrial planets do. Their evolution was quite different than that of the terrestrial planets, and they have much more gas and ice inside. Uranus's interior composition is primarily that of methane ice. Motions in the interior of Uranus contribute to the formation of the magnetosphere of Uranus. Heat generated within Uranus contributes to the unusual motions of the atmosphere. The magnetosphere of Uranus is medium sized, but still much larger than the Earth's. It extends well beyond the orbits of Uranus' moons. It is probably generated in the icy interior layers, rather than with a metallic component at the core. The magnetosphere of Uranus has a very strange orientation, tilted by almost 60 degrees from the vertical. The extreme tilt, combined with the extreme tilt of the rotation axis of Uranus, provides for a completely unique magnetosphere, one which has a twisting structure! Mathematical theory suggests that the rings of Uranus affect the both the motion of particles in the magnetosphere, as well as creating a strange, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 5. ##o's Relationship In Prospero In The Tempest By William... Prospero is a powerful, sharp, determined, and a loving father, who likes to be in control. In Act One Scene 2, his language tells us a lot about him and his relationships with the other characters. Prospero's retellings of past events to Miranda and Ariel illustrates how Prospero maintained his power, exploring the old man's meticulous carful methods of controlling those around him through magic, charisma, and rhetoric. When we meet Ariel we see Prospero's control over him straight away with "Has't thou spirit, perform'd to point the tempest I bade thee?" This shows that it is Prospero who makes commands and expects Ariel to obey him. But why would Ariel serve Prospero? It turns out that Prospero had rescued Ariel from imprisonment in a tree by a witch, who used to be the ruler of the island. When Ariel asks for his freedom, in this scene, Prospero gets furious and uses similes, metaphors and detailed descriptions to emphasize the horror of Ariels situation before he came to the island. "What torment I did find thee in. Thy groans of ever angry bears. It was a torment. Did make wolves howl and penetrate the breasts". This reminds Ariel that he is in thrall to Prospero who keeps the spirit doing his bidding by threatening to return him to the suffering from which he came. "If thou more murmur'st, I will rend an oak and peg thee in his knotty entrails till thou hast howled away twelve winters." This also highlights his own power as he sets Ariel free and threatens to put ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 9. Virgilian Motifs In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Zhenni Zhu Professor Stieber HSS 1 23 December 2014 Virgilian Motifs in Shakespeare's The Tempest Shakespeare's comedy, The Tempest, introduces a love story between Miranda, the daughter of the former duke of Milan, and Ferdinand, the son of the king of Naples. While Miranda and Ferdinand's love story resembles the pattern of Dido and Aeneas's love story in Virgil's epic poem The Aeneid, Shakespeare's modification of the old material in the new context alters the tragedy into a happily– ever–after, giving the readers an opportunity to reassess the characters through the new context. The Tempest sets its background location on an island, where Miranda and her father Prospero have lived for twelve years prior to when the story takes place. Prospero uses to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In their first sight, both male protagonists recognize both female protagonists as beautiful goddesses. When Aeneas meets Dido, he praises that "[her] features [are] hardly a mortal's looks / and the tone of [her] voice is hardly human either" (Aen. 1. 395–403; Fagles, p. 58). He says that she is undoubtably "a goddess" (Aen. 1. 395–403; Fagles, p. 58). Similar scene is found in The Tempest, where Ferdinand calls Miranda "the goddess / On whom these airs attend" (Tempest 1. 2. 422; Orgel, p. 124). These two scenes form a set of parallel between the old story and the new context, and they clearly indicate that both male protagonists fall in love with both female protagonists when they first meet each other. In both stories, the storm causes shipwreck and leads the male protagonist to the female protagonist. In The Tempest, the storm brings Ferdinand to Miranda who lives on an island; similarly, in The Aeneid, the storm brings Aeneas to Dido who lives in Carthage. Both Ferdinand's ship and Aeneas's ship are sailing to Italy, yet the storms lead them astray from their destined ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 13. The Theme of Colonialism in Shakespeare's Tempest Essay... The Tempest, by Shakespeare, offers the reader a variety of themes. The one theme that stands out the most is that of colonialism. During the time of Shakespeare, many European countries such as Spain, France, and England, were expanding their borders by taking over less developed countries, referred to as colonies. During this time of exploitation, there was skepticism concerning the possible success of the colonies. While some scholars believe that the play is about the Americas, I argue that the play reflects on colonialism in general and how it is destined for failure which is shown through the character's relationships throughout the play. During the 1600's the English decided to have people colonize in the Americas for the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Due to these debates, it's possible that Shakespeare has contemplated on the different views on colonization and decided not only to create the setting of the play on an island, but uses the storm in the first act as way to create excitement and danger and also to reference to the perils of the struggle of exploration. Also the title of the play is The Tempest which also hints how powerful the storms of the ocean are, that it can determine the fate of many people as seen in the play; and is relatable to real life events such as the one described earlier. The Tempest also reflect the concerns of the times such as the exploration of foreign lands and struggles for power and the colonization of lands as seen in the role of the characters in the play. The roles the characters have in the play are an essential in the expression of colonization and how it destined for failure. In The Tempest, Shakespeare shows hints of colonization problems in a subtle manner. The character Prospero, for example, can be seen playing the role of the colonist, because he was usurped from his dukedom for neglecting his duties as a duke, he sees the island as a way to be able to exercise the power he had but did not exercise in his dukedom. In this case, he's able to use all the knowledge and magic he knows to be able to conjure up the storm and to be able to control nature. His control over ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 17. The Oppression of Caliban in The Tempest Essay The Oppression of Caliban in The Tempest William Shakespeare's, "The Tempest," provides insight into the hierarchy of command and servitude by order of nature. This play uses the relationship between its characters to display the control of the conqueror over the conquered. It also shows how society usually places the undesirable members at the bottom of the chain of command, even though they may be entitled to a higher social status. For example, the beginning of the play opens with a scene on a boat in the midst of a terrible storm. The boatswain, who is under the command of the royal party, attempts to keep the boat from sinking. Members of the royal party, however, persist in interfering with his duties. The boatswain ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Caliban's monstrosity, however, out–Herods Herod"(Draper 89). According to the other inhabitants of the island, Caliban is a monster. He is a symbol of what they never want to become. Caliban reminds them to act as though they are worthy of their high social status. He is the painfully realistic entity around whom the other rulers on the island silently rally in order to maintain a social balance. They abhor him but desperately desire to possess at the same time. On a narrower scale, the oppression of the underdog is obvious in the undesirable Caliban and his relationship to Prospero, Miranda, Ariel and Ferdinand. Prospero, the self–appointed king of the island upon which everyone eventually becomes shipwrecked, immediately oppresses Caliban and claims him as his slave, even though Caliban was the original inhabitant of the island. Prospero and his daughter are technically guests in Caliban's home. Caliban is the son of the devil and Sycorax, a witch. Prospero uses Caliban's unsavory origin as an excuse to enslave him. He claims that he is a bad seed, and he deserves a life of servitude. He never actually justifies the situation with a logical explanation, so he must use whatever information he can think of as a poor excuse to exploit Caliban for his own self–propagation. Prospero is even bold enough to suggest that by enslaving Caliban, he is actually extending charity towards him. He feels that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 21. European Colonization in Shakespeare's The Tempest Essay No Critique of European Colonization in The Tempest Since the 1960s, several critics have found a critique of colonialism in their respective readings of Shakespeare's The Tempest. The most radical of these analyses takes Prospero to be a European invader of the magical but primitive land that he comes to rule, using his superior knowledge to enslave its original inhabitants, most notably Caliban, and forcing them to do his bidding. While the textual clues concerning the geographic location of Prospero's island are ambiguous and vague, there is a prominent references to the "Bermoothes." We know that shortly before he wrote his final play, Shakespeare read a contemporary travel account of the Virginia Company's 1609 expedition to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Just as Native American tribes would come to distinguish between colonizers from different nations, e.g., favoring the French over the British or vice versa, Caliban becomes disenchanted with Trinculo as a master and proclaims that he will only serve Stephano. For his part, like some great father protecting his children from a European rival, Stephano rebukes Trinculo for his mistreatment of Caliban, saying that "the poor monster's my subject, and he shall not suffer indignity" (III, ii., ll.36– 37). All of this closely resembles some aspects of European colonialist stereotypes of the New World's peoples and of their historical subjugation of Indians for their own good. If Shakespeare's play does comment upon European exploration and colonization in the Western Hemisphere, however, The Tempest does not contain a critique of exploitation, but, instead, an apology for it. Caliban was initially treated as an ignorant child and only put under wraps after he attempted to force himself upon the completely innocent Miranda. The charge of "rape" is made more credible in having Miranda pass judgment upon Caliban whom she calls an "Abhorr'd slave" (I, ii., l.352). Unlike our current understanding of European colonialism, Prospero puts Caliban in chains because he has earned the status of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 25. Analysis Of The Book ' A Good Story ' A good story, in my opinion, will have certain elements that keep a reader interested. Of course the most obvious of those is the story line itself. No one will continue to read if they are not intrigued by the plot. Secondly and equally important are the characters. Even if the story is captivating there is little interest in continuing on if the characters are not either incredibly likable or easily feared or hated. A strongly developed character will always keep a reader following along. In this particular instance its the monsters that makes the play. When it comes to the topic of monsters, most of us will readily agree that they are bad. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of what makes a monster. Although ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In order to show the importance of a reader response to a story, I will attempt to show how at least three characters in Shakespeare 's The Tempest could have been perceived as the monster of the tale. Stephen T. Asma writes that "good monster stories can transmit moral truths to us by showing us examples of dignity and depravity without preaching or proselytizing. (pg 64)" Considering that people can live by very different morals, monsters can be seen in so many different forms. The Tempest is a perfect example of this. There are at least fifteen characters in the play and of those characters there are at least three that can be viewed as being a monster or at least possessing some monster like qualities. One of the most obvious choices as the monster of the play could be Antonio. He can be found to say "Nobel Sebastian, thou lett'st thy fortune sleep – die, rather; wink'st whiles thou art waking. (2.1.210)" in reference to the sleeping King Alonso. Antonio makes this comment to the king's brother, in order to convince him that murdering the king is his best chance of taking the throne for himself. In Act 3, scene 3 Antonio can again be seen speaking of the king's murder when he speaks the line, "I am right glad that he's so out of hope. Do not for one repulse, forgo the purpose that you resolved 't effect.(3.3.11)" In some opinions a person who is lacking morals and has become so greedy that they are willing to plot and plan a murder can be viewed as the most ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 29. Pre-Modernity In Shakespeare's The Tempest The transition from pre–modernity to modernity is even now, an ongoing process. William Shakespeare's play The Tempest (1611), takes place between the late middle ages and early modern period. In the play, Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, has been exiled from his home and sent to an uninhabited island with his three year old daughter, Miranda. With his knowledge of sorcery, Prospero is able to conjure up a storm and bring forth his enemies who are traveling by sea. Although the play is written in the modern era, it reflects on both pre–modernity and modernity. Prospero portrays concerns and characteristics of pre–modernity by enslaving Ariel and Caliban through social stratification. In contrast to that, because Miranda does not have ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... ARIEL. I do not, sir. PROSPERO. Thou liest, malignant thing! Hast thou forgot The foul witch Sycorax, who with age and envy Was grown into a hoop? hast thou forgot her? (1.2.244–59). The issue focused on here is Ariel's bound duties to serve Prospero. In the pre–modern era it is common for the upper class to look down on an inferior group of people. In this case, although Prospero does not verbally admit that Ariel is his servant, he does guilt Ariel into believing his actions are permissible. In relation to that, Prospero performs similar practices on Caliban. However, Prospero's power to govern Caliban is of slight difference when considering the act of guilt. Because Caliban is the son of Sycorax and the Devil, this results in Prospero disparaging him. With Prospero's power and level of hierarchy, Caliban is degraded and portrayed as only partly human. Emphasized in the play is the representation of pre– modernity, however, that could be a result of character choice. Noticeably, all the characters except for one are men. Nonetheless, the idea of modernity does make its way into the play through Prospero's daughter, Miranda. Being an era full of enlightenment and art, modernity is a rising time for entertainment. A time in which art began depicting individuals as subjective creations. A time in which philosophy evoked new ideas and modified perception. A time in which the divine begins disconnecting from rationality. A time ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 33. The Tempest Essay Throughout the play The Tempest there is a relationship that pits master and slave in a harmony that benefits both parties. Though it may sound strange, these slaves sometimes have a goal or expectation that they hope to have fulfilled. Although rarely realized by its by its participants, the Master––Slave, Slave––Master relationship is a balance of expectation and fear by the slaves to the master; and a perceived since of power by that of the master over the slaves. The relationship between the slave and master is one of expectation and perceived fear. Expectation in a sense that a slave with a perceived future expectation will tend to work harder and more diligently for their master then a slave that does ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Also, for with no expectation of future gains, Caliban's work is also subpar for he knows that for better or for worse he will always be a slave to Prospero. Second among the slave–master relationship is a fear factor that links a fear that Prospero's slaves. For that if they are not doing of what is expected by Prospero, they can and will be easily destroyed by his mighty powers. For this fear is real and keeps Ariel and Caliban from coming together and staging a coo to overthrow Prospero and his powers. To reaffirm his power Prospero tells Ariel, "If thou more mumur'st, I will rend an oak and peg thee in his knotty entrails till thou hast howled away twelve winters"(Act I, Scene II, 295–297). Thus Ariel is pressured to do what is asked of him, or face a horrible demise that should not be wished upon no one. This fear also reminds Ariel that though he is powerful Prospero is even more powerful. Making it hard for him to try and escape. Whereas, Caliban fears that Prospero is willing and able to end his llife at any time, since at every meeting he threatens Caliban with the bad things that he can do to him if he is not pleased with his work. "Fetch us in fuel, and be quick, thou'rt best, to answer other business–shrug'st thou malice? If thou neglect'st or dost unwillingly what I command, I'll rock thee with old cramps, fall all they bones with aches, make thee roar, that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 37. Reflection Of The Movie The Tempest If there is a fact film directors apparently have not yet realized, it is that the extraordinary, magnificent Shakespeare plays simply cannot ever be transformed into films. With every Shakespeare film released we witnessed this in the predictable, gullible and ludicrous acting of Leonardo DiCaprio in the vulgar 1997 Romeo and Juliet, and in the poor filmography of Roman Polansky's Macbeth. Therefore, when I was preparing myself to watch the modern version of The Tempest, filmed in 2010, I was expecting an abysmal quality of acting. My own thoughts about the movie astonished me, especially as opposed to my fear of seeing a young Dicaprio on my screen in a lead role, once again. The incredible Hellen Mirren as a female version of Prospero, a somewhat provocative choice of Djimon ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The prominent theme of forgiveness – the play's crux – which is illuminated through the emotional process of decision is emphasized through other filmographic elements, such as the Musical Score and the visual effects enabling portrayal of Ariel. After watching the film, I myself was astonished by what it exposed about humans; why is it so difficult for us to forgive? To release the past and stop trying to take revenge? And whether I am going to stop asking question about the human condition in this movie review? As a matter of fact, in spite of my strong distaste for earlier Shakespeare films, the same forgiveness is evident in The Merchant of Venice and other plays. Another theme is fate. Taymor was able to successfully apply and emphasize it in the film. For instance, the concern that Ferdinand is dead and Miranda's fear of the fate of the visitors, are both emphasized through the usage of facial expressions and lighting in accordance with tone. Overall, both themes are conveyed effectively; Evidence A, the reconciliation with a friend days after watching the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 41. How Does Prospero Create Corruption In The Tempest In The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, a talented magician, Prospero, has been living on a deserted island with his daughter, Miranda, for twelve years. One day, Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, brings a ship carrying the Italian royal family. Prospero plans to get revenge on these men who banished him from Milan. Once on the island, Prospero manipulates everyone with his magic. He forces love upon Miranda and Ferdinand; tortures Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo while they are intoxicated; then, Prospero tricks the King of Naples into thinking that his son is dead. One of the primary themes in the play is that colonization creates corruption; at first, it sounds harmless, but greed always outweighs the potential advantages of colonization. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... At first, he says "I' th' commonwealth I would by contraries / Execute all things... [no] riches, poverty... / No use of metal, corn, or wine, or oil" (2.1.162–168). This shows if he were ruler, Gonzalo would develop a colony, setting untraditional ways of life, and making his people happy. However, the defect in Gonzalo's plan is shown by a response of Sebastian and Antonio: "Yet he would be king on 't... The latter end of his commonwealth forgets the beginning" (2.1.72–74). This reveals that Gonzalo only thinks of himself. He doesn't consider that it is cruel to deprive people of food, and leave them to survive on Mother Nature. Additionally, Gonzalo didn't consider that by eliminating a traditional monarchy on the island, he would eliminate the entire hierarchy of rulers, and peasants; therefore, becoming king would be intangible. It is likely, that Gonzalo thought his fantasy colony should give people unlimited power, so it would make his job of king easier. As it is well known, ruling people is not an easy task, yet Gonzalo believes that it would be simple, and that "[He] would with such perfection govern, sir, / T' excel the Golden Age" (2.1.183–184). The Golden Age, a Greek myth, is another instance that exhibits that Gonzalo is irrational. Unfortunately, Gonzalo's unrealistic goals for his colony proves that even ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 45. The Tempest By William Shakespeare Essay What do we think about monsters? Monsters are part of our popular culture and have been used invidious media since our earlier times. They have been used to instill fear in us, and to make us timid to our approach of the unknown and the unnatural. This fear of monsters and the unknown has unfortunately also applied to other humans as well. Shakespeare's The Tempest uses one character, Caliban, to represent the imagery of the unknown and as a savage monster in the viewpoint of exploring Europeans. Using The Tempest and other works such as Cesaire's A Tempest and Achebe's An Image of Africa, I will describe the struggles of Caliban from the story lens and a post–colonial lens and to identify how he is being described as monster in Shakespeare's final work. In The Tempest, along with being an enslaved being of the magical Prospero, Caliban is also noticeably the only known native of the island in which Prospero and his daughter have inhabited since "their betrayal" a decade plus before. According to Caliban himself (and also Prospero and Ariel), he is the offspring of a witch who's name is Sycorax. "Yes, Caliban, her son." (338, Act I Scene II) Sycorax, along with Caliban, was one of the few natives of the secluded island and was a very powerful witch. Several interpretations of Sycorax are widespread in historical mythology and cultures, but one of the most noticeable is being a witch who is a native from Africa. Because of fear over her abilities, Sycorax is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 49. William Shakespeare 's The Tempest After reading The Tempest and thinking about the different characters. I realized that some of them have supernatural powers. Characters that have supernatural powers are what drive the play The Tempest. Some of the characters that have powers in the play The Tempest are people like Prospero, Ariel, and Caliban. Prospero is one that is known for manipulating and he was very good at it. These people with the powers in this play use two different kinds of magic. The two different types of magic that used in the play are white magic and black magic. The white magic is magic for nature good use only, and black magic is magic that is used for evil purposes. This is where the play Malleus Malificarum comes into to play when talking about The Tempest. Malleus Malificarum has its similarities and its differences when it comes to comparing it to The Tempest. The witches use magic to magic to manipulate the mental and physical world. So the two plays are more similar than they are different when it comes to talking about power. It is safe to say that magic and power rule how people are able to manipulate and take control over other people. It is all a part of having the supernatural powers that drive the play that Shakespeare has created for us to read and be so interested in. The person that really drives this play the most with his supernatural powers is Prospero. Prospero was a person that was looking to pursue some kind of knowledge about something new all the time. By doing ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 53. The Role Of Power In The Tempest The Tempest The Tempest battles a chaotic environment in an island far away from the societal influence. As the characters struggle to cope with instability, the cycle of power, revenge, and betrayal takes in form. William Shakespeare introduces the value of power and the influence it has in within the society through the shipwreck in Act I. Gonzalo, a noble man, used his power over the Boatswain as he threatened the Boatswain for disrespecting his place: "...good fate, to his hanging! Make the rope of his destiny our cable" (Shakespeare 31–32). As the play unfolds, the readers are exposed to several incidents in which the characters forcefully capture power to satisfy their crave which establishes a chaotic and hatful environment. In The Tempest, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Shakespeare builds a chaotic environment with inescapable power battles to ultimately illustrate that it is all useless. Upon Ariel's advice, Prospero gave up on his revenge and forgive the characters who had once betrayed him: "For you, most wicked sir, whom to call brother would even infect my mouth, I do forgive thy rankest fault–all of them" (5.1. 130–132).. Prospero sudden change in emotions and actions breaks the chain of endless hate and evilness. Through the actions of Prospero, Shakespeare states that forgiveness and compromise achieves greater good than revenge and betrayal: "Ay, that I will; and I'll be wise hereafter, and seek for grace" (5.1. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 57. Caliban in Shakespeare's The Tempest Essay The Tempest, considered by many to be Shakespeare's farewell to the theatre, has of all his plays the most remarkable interpretive richness. The exceptional flexibility of Shakespeare's stage is given particular prominence in The Tempest due to its originality and analytic potential, in particular in the presentation of one of his most renowned and disputed characters, Caliban. Superficially portrayed in the play as a most detestable monster, Caliban does not evoke much sympathy. However, on further examination Caliban presents himself as an extremely complex character and soon his apparent monstrosity is not so obviously transparent. The diverse range of presentations of him on stage exemplifies Caliban's multifarious character. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In the introduction to Critical Essays on Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Editor Alden T. Vaughan describes how the commonly accepted view of Prospero's character was that of "a wise and rational ruler [who] could govern the forces of disorder that undermine the family and the state". Indeed, before the beginning of the nineteenth century Prospero was presented as thus, while Caliban as an abominable, inhuman beast. As the play drew a greater audience worldwide however, that view began to change and post–colonial interpretations began to present themselves in which Caliban was cast in a more empathic light. These critics noted how easily the figure of Caliban converges with the image of the cannibal, the mythical 'savage' whom many European travellers claimed to have encountered. The name Caliban even seems to be a pointed anagram of 'cannibal'. Since that time, views have changed on the savagery of those natives and with it, on the savagery of Caliban. In the 1978 Royal Shakespeare Company production of The Tempest, David Suchet played a humanized, though exploited, 'third–world' Caliban, possibly a representative African or West Indian. This interpretation draws on many views that Caliban represents a subjugated native and that the relationship between Prospero and Caliban is, in fact, a relationship between the oppressor, and the oppressed. Indeed, the island was Caliban's before Prospero and Miranda arrived where he was then reduced to being a slave. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 61. The Tempest by William Shakespeare William Shakespeare uses the events of the plot to present a theme of how a lust for power can drive actions. The specific settings of scenes help clarify the desires for power in the characters and how they plan to achieve them. The Tempest provides insight, through Prospero, into the question of how our decisions reveal our character. The Tempest is filled with examples of strong manipulation and how much is too much. The title of this play used both literally and metaphorically explains the overall action of the plot. Lust for power is the driving force throughout this play; it makes up almost all of the plots and subplots. Prospero's actions are all driven by his desire to regain his title of Duke in Milan. His need for power is what causes him to enslave Ariel and Caliban, it is the reason he brings the lords to the island, and it is why he arranges the marriage between Ferdinand and Miranda. Antonio and Sebastian plot to kill Alonso so they can take over the kingdom. Caliban makes a plot with Trinculo and Stephano to kill Prospero so that they can take over the island and make a colony there. Calilban wants to kill Prospero so he can regain power over himself and not have to do everything Prospero says. Ariel also works to regain power over himself. He performs all of Prospero's dirty acts so that he can be released from Prospero's rule earlier. The draw of power drives the actions of plot in The Tempest. Shakespeare uses distinct settings in scenes to convey the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 65. The Factum Myth Our universe is like a web that connects each plane with others and all the planes was created by the Principium, an arcane object placed in the first plane. That object created all worlds, even the one where our story begin: the "Factum", create by the hand of the four great gods:Jaswal, god of light and life; Malkridos, god of Dark and death(the keeper of souls after the death); Shian, god of the earth and Nacaltaal creator of the Aether. They gave life to the other minor Gods, between them ther was the Traitors that became daemons and attacked their parents: Odras, Phiilim and Niro; after the war the Traitors lost and they got imprisoned in the abyss. The world's made by 4 continents, one for cardinal spot: at north ther's the Imeria ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Filcaster lived in Lolkin, a village on the mountains of the Yergeri; he was an alchemist, the curator of his village and here teached to Brane the basics of the alchemy. 'Till the age of 17 Brane the only thing in is mind was his passion, Filcaster was proud of him as a teacher with his pupil and he was surprised by the intelligence of his grandson but after an epidemy of plague the grandfather died in agony just before that the cure created by Brane was ready, anyway he healed the rest of the population. After two years of an humble work as merchant strange things started to happen in the Yergeri: there was a wind that was making people going crazy, it was rewaken corpses like undead monsters and ancients legends was waking up: the Choir of Nightmares was began. Stimulated by those happenings he choosed to reach the fortress of Illurisgrad to study those monsters and maybe sells some potions or drugs but he couldn't image that he was making the first step to an hell of blood and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 69. William Shakespeare 's Prospero And Ariel 's Utilization... Appearance versus Reality Point of view assumes a substantial part in The Tempest. The island is commanded by enchantment, and it mists the capacity of all the fresh debuts to differentiate in the middle of reality and the otherworldly illusions they see. The truth is additionally tempered by the standpoint of the people–Gonzalo is perseveringly constructive, thus sees the island as lovely. Ariel revels in the island 's instinctive nature, while Sebastian and Antonio consider it to be an unwelcoming spot in light of their negative viewpoints. The truth is obfuscated by enchantment, and this duality is just promoted by the impact of individual viewpoint over every individual 's observations. In The Tempest, supernatural illusions are for ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... "Where ought to this music be? I 'th ' air or th ' earth? It sounds no more, and beyond any doubt, it holds up upon" (37). Additionally, when Ferdinand is solidified under Prospero 's spell, he portrays his body as something from a fantasy. "My spirits, as in a fantasy, are all bound up" (49). Ferdinand alludes to his body as something from a fantasy in light of the fact that he doesn 't have faith in powerful substance, and he has "mysteriously" experienced passionate feelings for Miranda, whom he didn 't hope to meet on the island. He feels like it is incredible, similar to a fantasy. Additionally in Act I, Prospero recounts Miranda the account of how they were banished to the island and how his sibling beguiled him. He requests that her remember anything she can. She answers, " 'Tis far away, And rather like a fantasy that an affirmation That my recognition warrants. Had I not four or five ladies once that tended me?" (15). She asserts that her recollections are more like a fantasy. In Act III, Caliban, a uninformed character, gave an amazing discourse with a great deal of insight. He is with Stephano and Trinculo and tries to quiet them around letting them know: "Be not afread. The isle is loaded with commotions. Sounds, and sweet show that give joy and hurt not Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments Will murmur about mine ears, and once in a while voices That, on the off chance that I then had waked after long rest, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 73. The Characteristics Of A Machiavellian Leader What makes a good leader? It requires honesty, integrity, and the love of your peers and subordinates; or rather the contrary. Machiavelli's views tend to differ from the popular opinion. In his writings, he gives a detailed idea of what it takes to be a powerful and successful leader. To have success as a Machiavellian leader one must be prepared to do whatever it takes to gain and stay in power, use their knowledge to their advantage. The guidelines set aside By Machiavelli can be seen in many real–life examples and throughout literature. These guidelines are followed and displayed by Prospero during his resurgence of power in Shakespeare's The Tempest. Machiavelli conveys many qualities and sets rules that a prince must possess to keep his power. First, he makes it clear that in order to obtain and uphold power one must be willing to do anything to preserve power. This includes tough decisions and choices that go against your moral compass. Chapter fifteen of "The Prince" states that A man that desires to be morally good at all times, will certainly come to a bad end because he must live amongst so many who do not share his moral scruples. Thus, if a prince wants to keep his position, he must learn to do bad things when necessary. (Machiavelli, page 133) His assessment is that a prince must be ready to do things that are considered morally wrong to stay on top. In the real world, there is an abundance of people that are immoral. They will act against you, so you must be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 77. Apathetic Nature In The Tempest In Shakespeare's play, the Tempest, there are several actions and descriptions that reveal insight into the personalities of each character. One of the most potent tools used in the play is noise. Noise, and the perception of noise sheds, a different light on the subtleties of each character. It reveals characteristics that contradict their written descriptions and often provides insight into the mindset of the characters. Through the use of harsh sounds and solemn music, Prospero reveals his apathetic nature towards the Europeans. This apathetic nature is a result of selfishness because Prospero wants his daughter wed. In the beginning, he commands Ariel to conjure a tempest upon the ship. The are several terrifying noises that associate with this violent storm. These include the sounds of winds, the splashing water, the roaring thunder, and in this case the splitting of wood. According to one of the mariners, "We split, we split"(1.1.57)! The sounds insue panic among the passengers and hints at their possible death. The chaotic sounds caused by a raging storm is the method in which Prospero psychologically manipulates the Europeans. Besides manipulation, the storm acts as a way of releasing trapped anger towards the men on the ship. Prospero did not harm any of the Europeans, but anger and apathy are evident because he commands his daughter "tell you piteous heart/There's no harm done"(1.2.13–14). Prospero also abuses the power of Ariel to encourage betrayal among the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 81. Analysis of Prospero from The Tempest by Shakespeare Essay Prospero, the male lead of the Tempest, starts out as the victim of the play, but as the story goes on, it becomes apparent that he is actually the cause of all the problems and plots within the play. Prospero is important because he is the puppeteer that leads all of the characters to complete his orders. He strings all of the characters along to do his bidding, and by the end of the play, he is the only one who wins. Prospero is interesting because, without him, there would be no plot. He is the one who stirs up the Tempest and brings his usurpers to the island. Despite the original belief that Prospero is the victim of his brother's commandeering of his throne, it becomes obvious that Prospero does not have good intentions, and is ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Prospero also punishes Trinculo and Stephano for no reason. Trinculo and Stephano have no reason to be on the island besides aiding and abetting Caliban in his plot to overthrow Prospero. Because Prospero originally made the different groups of people who stayed on the island, he must have wanted Trinculo and Stephano to meet Caliban, and in turn punish them for a crime that he made them commit, implying that Prospero wanted to use his magic to further harm more people. Prospero enslaves Caliban and Ariel, seizing the island for him and Miranda, just like Alonso and Antonio had done to him. The rightful ruler of the island is Caliban, and although Caliban at one time tried to rape Miranda, Prospero repeatedly punishes him for this one event that occurred much before this play takes place. Prospero initially "helps" Caliban by educating him and in exchange, Caliban taught Prospero and Miranda how to survive on the island. Prospero uses the act of attempted–rape to justify his seizure of the island. This take–over should have been enough punishment but Prospero enslaves Caliban, threatening to hurt him if he does not do his bidding. By endlessly punishing Caliban, Prospero inadvertently shows his malicious side. Although Prospero freed Ariel from the tree he was bound inside, Prospero blackmails Ariel and essentially enslaves him too. Prospero repeatedly tells Ariel that he will set him free but, it seems as if that is an empty ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 85. The Importance Of Forgivenesstion In Shakespeare's The... William Shakespeare once said, "Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none", when he said that he was saying that love everyone no matter what they are; to not trust many people only those with pure intentions; and to never do evil to others. The last play that he wrote was The Tempest after that he helped write a few others. This play is not like the classical tragedy plays that Shakespeare wrote where everyone died at the end; on contrary, this is a story where revenge is an option, but forgiveness is ultimately shown. This play has many non–human characters; one of them is Caliban. He calls himself the king of the island. Shakespeare uses Caliban to show forgiveness and reconciliation, and also to show confinement and freedom. Shakespeare uses Caliban's relationship with Prospero to show forgiveness and reconciliation. Forgiveness are very difficult to give, but when the person that is not forgiving stays with the other person for a long time forgiveness can be awarded with time. At the end of the poem when Prospero, exhausted, is talking to everyone about how he is forgiving them for their wrong deeds. Thus, at the end of his speech Prospero is forgiving Caliban for what he did to his family he say to him, PROSPERO. He is as disproportioned in his manners As in his shape. (To Caliban) Go, sirrah, to my cell; Take with you your companions. As you look To have my pardon, trim it handsomely. (Shakespeare 5.1) At first Prospero diction is harsh towards Caliban by ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 89. Essay on Imperialism and Colonialism in Shakespeare´s The... The Tempest was Shakespeare's last play that was written shortly after England colonized Virginia in 1609. Throughout the play, there are many different references to imperialism and colonialism within the characters. The Tempest analyzes the imperialistic relationships between England and America but applies it to personal human interaction between the central characters. The island gives newcomers a sense of endless possibilities like claiming the land for themselves because of the belief in the Great Chain of Being and the seventeenth century being an age of exploration. The idea of ruling a colony lured many people into the idea that having that kind of power over a large group of people is attainable. Master–servant relationships are ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Caliban, Prospero's slave and the first inhabitant on the island professes that he used to be his own king (l.ii.344–345). Gonzalo also has a moment where he imagines his own utopian society on the island (11.i.148–156). Stephano has his own vision of what he wants too, "Monster, I will kill this man. His daughter and I will be King and Queen.. And Trinculo and thyself shall be my viceroys" (iii.ii.101–103). Prospero, the main character, has a similar mindset to a colonist because although he ended up on the island accidentally, he still acts as superior to the inhabitants and he sees the island as something he can make profit from. Prospero probably wouldn't fit the title of an imperialist invader because he came to the island as a fugitive and did not necessarily start a war with the inhabitants. Nonetheless he wants to restore his dukedom by manipulating people around him. He does this to his daughter Miranda by keeping her naive and innocent. He also conjures up Ferdinand, who becomes Miranda's love interest, and then proceeds to enslave him also. Prospero uses Ariel to carry out most of his plans by convincing Ariel he will soon be free if he keeps obeying Prospero with willingness and enthusiasm. Prospero uses mostly guilt and fear to keep his slaves along side with him. He threatens Caliban in Act 1 "Thou shalt be pinched as thick as honeycomb, each pinch more ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 93. Portrayal of Utopia in The Tempest by William Shakespeare... Utopia in The Tempest In The Tempest, Shakespeare allows the audience to appreciate the possibilities of utopian society, the good, and bad, so that they can understand the problems that the pursuit of a utopian environment may cause. The Tempest is a window into the dimensions of utopian societies. Shakespeare's play portrays the good and the evil sides of the perfect life. While his characters take on the role of the leaders of the utopian societies, Shakespeare portrays the social questions and beliefs of society of how a utopian environment should be. Essential to the discussion of this aspect of The Tempest is the definition of a "Utopia". For different characters this "utopia" means different things. First of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... His evil intentions and deceitful gain of power were what people of that time would have labeled a dystopia, the opposite of a utopia. Miranda's utopia is a very naive one. All her life she has been isolated on the island seeing no–one but her father and Caliban, and therefore upon seeing other beings is amazed and overcome by her new discovery. Her role in the play, along with Ferdinand is to unite enemies (Prospero & Alonso), and this links in to Ferdinand's utopia which represents true love (as it has passed Prospero's tests). Ferdinand therefore finds a utopia on the island, because in marrying Miranda his life changes, for the better. In meeting Miranda he also therefore plays a major role in Miranda's "utopia". Alonso's utopia is revealed at the end of the play as he wants freedom from guilt, freedom from his past sins. He also wishes to play a more involved role within his family. Therefore his utopia is one of goodness and again shows he has found a "utopia" on the island, as his personality has totally changed. This also contributes to Miranda finding a "utopia" as it shows her the power of repentance. Prospero's utopia lies in his desire to be free from the stage as he requests at the end in his epilogue, "release me from my bands with the help of your good hands". However Prospero is unable to escape responsibility as he has control over the whole island, which is why it is he who requests the audience's applause at ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 97. The Tempest Research Paper In Shakespeare's The Tempest many relationships in society are discussed through the plot. The relationship between Caliban and Prospero shows the relationship between Nature and Civilization where Caliban represents nature and Prospero represents civilization. The relationship between them seems to be Nature vs. Civilization on the surface, but Civilization needs nature, as Prospero needs Caliban. If Prospero did not need Caliban, he would have killed him. Prospero has more than enough power and has reason as well, so there must be something else. This something else is a relationship that closely mirrors our own relationship with nature. It provides us with the things we need, food, water, air, etc., just as Caliban provides Prospero with a knowledge of the island and his usefulness on the island. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Caliban is a being of nature, whether portrayed as man or beast, and is many times referred to as things that are more nature than man, such as "Earth", "mooncalf" and, "monster of the isle" (Act I Scene II, Act II Scene II). Many of the characters in The Tempest see him as an evil being, more monster than man. This speaks to the tremendous fear of the vast unknown that is nature, often shown in early American romanticism. Prospero is from civilization and represents the motives and desires of people in civilization. He was a high–ranking member of society with a passion for knowledge and power before being cast away to this island. Even while on the island though, he does not simply accept his position, he immediately takes over the island and becomes the ruler of al is inhabitants. As soon as he is settled into his new position of power he is already plotting a way to get revenge for his usurping and to return to even more power as he had before. These motives are human nature itself, to rule and to climb the ladder of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 101. How Does Shakespeare Present Caliban In The Tempest Shakespeare differs sharply with Montaigne's argument of how Europeans portray inhabitants of the New World through his construction of Caliban as a New World person. Shakespeare differs with Montaigne's argument through his characterization of Ariel and Caliban in The Tempest. Montaigne's argument of how Europeans portray inhabitants of the New World is through praising cannibals as wild fruits who are created by nature in a natural manner and without any superficiality. In contrast, Shakespeare constructs Caliban as a pathetic, vulgar, and crass cannibal as any person can possibly be displayed. His construction of Caliban is a direct attack against the conception of Nature as portrayed by Montaigne. Shakespeare's construction of Caliban seems to be a direct response to Montaigne's conception of human nature and the degree with which contemporary civilization restrains it. While Montaigne seemingly argues that Europeans portray the inhabitants of the New World as people who maintain an inartificial ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... However, their attitudes towards their master reflect the varying ways with which human nature reacts to contemporary civilization. While they are both oppressed by Prospero, Ariel and Caliban develop different relationships with their master depending on natural character and their previous circumstances. Ariel is a submissive, differential subject (I, ii, 189–193) while Caliban is rebellious (I, ii, 321–324) as a reaction to feelings of being subjugated and unfairly treated. In contrast to Montaigne, Shakespeare demonstrates that cannibals willingly permit themselves to be captured and captivated by modern civilization just like Ariel. Montaigne primarily blames today's Europeans while acknowledging the cannibals whereas Shakespeare affirms that neither the Europeans nor cannibals should be praised since both are ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 105. Deception in The Tempest Essay The passage below is found in the opening act of one of Shakespeare's most illusive plays of control and manipulation. The word "deception" is defined as "the act of misleading" or "to trick, cheat, lie, and mislead". From this definition, it is obvious that deception is normally perceived to be evil and results in the harm of others mentally and physically. It leads to broken hearts, untold truths, or even unpunished murder. However, in Shakespeare's The Tempest, deception is used as a virtuous art to manipulate an unjust situation and rectify it. "Know thus far forth. By accident most strange, bountiful Fortune (Now my dear lady) hath mine enemies Brought to this shore; and by my prescience I find my zenith doth depend upon A ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Although, the normally "evil" deception is used, Prospero uses it in such a way so that no harm is brought to anyone, and all the characters are brought to their rightful positions by the play's conclusion. "Through his own works he changes the minds of his enemies" (Tillyard 120). All of the action develops in a world which defies nature, so the events are more "believable". The island is "not only uncharted, it is one on which anything can happen" (Knox 128). In the words of Gonzalo: "All torment, trouble, wonder, and amazement Inhabits here. Some heavenly power guide us Out of this fearful country!" (Shakespeare 78) Miranda "had been bred up in the island with her father and a monster only: she did not know, as others do, what sort of creatures were in a ship" (Coleridge 109). In fact, Miranda knew basically nothing about her past or her identity until the start of the play. Her father has, in a way, been deceiving her throughout her entire life. Even throughout the course of the play, Prospero is not completely open with his daughter. Instead, he puts her to sleep for a period of time so that she does not interfere with his plan. Through this deception her father was not trying to harm her in any way but rather to protect her from the vicious truth. The characters which were on the ship are now separated into various groups and spread apart from one another across the island. The first group Prospero ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 109. Research Paper On The Tempest Written in England, around 1610–1611, William Shakespeare created the romance play titled "The Tempest." This piece of literature is set entirely on an unnamed island in the Mediterranean Sea during the Renaissance time period; this type of setting is "far from the royal courts and civic concerns which typically dominate the Shakespearean corpus" (Louden 201). In the beginning, the main character Prospero, the duke of Milan, and his infant daughter were exiled from Milan, put on a ship, and left to fend for themselves in the dangerous waters of the sea. It was by the power and greediness of Alonso, the king of Naples, and Prospero's usurping brother, Antonio, that he was banished. Soon, Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, land on this unnamed ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 113. The Tempest By William Shakespeare Emily Minnotte AP English Literature Mr. Nath 5 December 2014 The Tempest Written between 1610 and 1611, The Tempest by William Shakespeare is the final play penned by the famous Bard. The play portrays the illusory struggle of power and conscience through the character of Prospero and his egocentric motives. Politically, the play can be seen as an analysis of important political issues relevant to that of oppression and imperialistic tendencies of the time. Artistically, The Tempest emphasizes the nature of art, more prominently, theatrical art. Being the final play that Shakespeare ever wrote, it is often considered to be an homage to the end of his long, illustrious career as a playwright. Most recently, critical interpretations of The Tempest frequently posed the story as a paradigm of oppression. Prospero wants his brother Antonio dead, so that his position as Duke of Milan can be reinstated; conversely, Caliban also wishes to have his island, which Prospero has claimed for his own, reinstated back to him. Together, these two characters set up a dramatic action to torture one another in their plight to get back what each believes are rightfully theirs. Prospero's conquering of the island and its inhabitants, both subsequent and native, pose the idea of the island being that of a dystopia under his rule with the varying relationships he has with each of the characters. However, in the final scene of the play, when he has come to make peace with each character and is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 117. Misjudged The Tempest Misjudged: "make an incorrect estimation or assessment of." "A freckled whelp hag–born– not honoured with a human shape" (1.2–289–288) In the play "The Tempest" written by William Shakespeare there are various expressions that are believed to be true about Caliban, he is seen as a "poor credulous monster", "Hag–seed", "Strange Fish", etc. Caliban is not symbolic to the expressions that are said, Caliban's humanity is overall interrogated in the play due to the misjudgement others give him because of him appearance. Throughout the play, Caliban is characterized as a monster, during Act 2 Scene 2 Trinculo and Stephano doubt Caliban's humanity due to his animalistic features. Firstly, as soon as he notices him Trinculo instantly questions Caliban's ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Primarily, Prospero not only values Ariel more than Caliban but he also punishes Caliban more severely than he does to Ariel. "If thou neglect'st or dost unwillingly what I command, I'll rack thee with old cramps, Fill all thy bones with aches, make thee roar that beasts shall tremble at thy din." (2.1–369) Prospero's relationship with Caliban is more of physical obedience rather than mental manipulation like Ariel is given. To add, Ariel and Prospero's relationship is in Prospero's' favour; as their relationship contains more love than hate which benefits him. Prospero continuously harasses Ariel by giving her hope that she will be released shortly while he constantly gives Caliban no hope in freedom, and is overall extremely harsh and cruel to him which gives him no motivation to obey Prospero's orders of any kind. Lastly, Prospero treats his two servants in different ways and views them completely different (appearance) "and this demi–devil–for he's the bastard one" (5.1–86–87) Prospero gives Ariel a lot more respect than he does to Caliban as he feels that Caliban doesn't deserve any respect, as he thinks that Caliban is a "demi–devil" due to his appearance. Prospero is overall bias against Caliban with Ariel, he sees Caliban as a beast and not worth his ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 121. The Power Of Sycorax Without gender there are other forces that make these two characters differ from each another. There is also racial discourse which connects with the degree of the power. The power of The Tempest could be considered as the power of the oppressor. Ania Loomba mentions Prospero's language as "language of misogyny as well as racism" (328). Loomba also defines Sycorax as black woman and states that her racial difference makes her feminine identity more colorful: "Therefore Prospero as colonialist consolidates power which is specifically white and male, and constructs Sycorax as a black, wayward and wicked witch in order to legitimize it" (Loomba 329). As Loomba claims, Sycorax's racial features oppose Prospero's. If Sycorax is a different color ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Furthermore, as long as someone brings Prospero negative emotions, they firstly invoke Sycorax's name in his mind. Caliban uses her name to curse Prospero reminding him of the threatened society, saying "As wicked dew as e'er my mother brushed" and "All the charms / Of Sycorax, toads, beetles, bats, light on you!" (342–43). Her character is so strong, that her name or character does not necessarily need a description, which is leaving her as a symbol in the minds of both Prospero and her son Caliban, as a strong and powerful reminder of her sons values and Prospero's beliefs that clearly opposes hers. The opposition of both Sycorax's and Prospero's beliefs are associated with Prospero's fears – she being a mother could made a reverse in Prospero's patriarchal ruling. Prospero managed to take over not only the property of an island, but also the rights of all living creatures over there. Ania Loomba this kind of taking over criticizes as colonial, notwithstanding the fact, that Prospero dismissed that after Sycorax's absence, the potential ruler of the island should have been Caliban, her son. This makes Prospero both colonialist and patriarch, by claiming his rights to an island and dismissing the heredity through the Sycorax, which Caliban understands perfectly by stating: "This island's mine, by Sycorax my mother, / Which thou tak'st from me" (1.2.334–35). These lines reveal ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 125. The Tempest By William Shakespeare The Tempest, a play written by William Shakespeare, involves various aspects of power demonstrated through a flip of the hierarchy of power. Antonio, Prospero's brother, who took Prospero's dukeship out of a thirst for power is on a ship which Prospero has caused to wreck with a storm, on the island where he and his daughter live. This is part of Prospero's plan to have Miranda become the next heir of Naples by marrying Alonso's son, Ferdinand, King of Naples. In Act Two, Antonio and Sebastian, Alonso's brother, believe everyone else not with them has died in the shipwreck and conspire to kill Gonzalo, a lord, as well as Alonso to make Sebastian the next heir of Naples. Throughout Act Three, Caliban, a slave of Prospero, sets up a plan to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He also calls Miranda ignorant, for not knowing more of who they are, in these few lines. This section of dialogue lets us know Prospero wants more for his daughter who knows little of their life. Prospero then goes into beginning to tell Miranda about their lives, saying she now must know who her father is (1.2.33). In the exchange of these couple of lines we get the impression that Miranda believes whatever her father, Prospero, says is all there is to know and that Prospero has been uninformative with Miranda about their lives. Before going more in–depth with the story of their past, Prospero asks Miranda if she can remember a time before the island and then answers before giving her a chance to respond (1.2.39–40). This lets us know that Prospero controls conversations between him and Miranda. Miranda's personality is already beginning to change some during Prospero's story, she asks her father to continue talking about their past though it may be painful for him to go on. Another aspect of the story that reoccurs is Prospero asks multiple times if Miranda is paying attention, therefore appearing desperate for attention. Though his story is upsetting Miranda, he asks her to continue listening to what he is saying, implying that he doesn't mind seeing her upset nor does she mind him seeing her cry (1.2.135). By the end of the story however, Prospero never directly answers Miranda's ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 129. The New World 's Tempest Derek Simmons July 22, 2015 ENGL 4011 Dr. Frank Brevik The New World's Tempest "The Tempest" is a Shakespearean play that takes play on a desert island somewhere between Tunis and Naples. A hazardous storm appears impacting a ship of European nobles and mariners; on board are Alonso, King of Naples, Gonzalo, Boatswain, Trinculo, Stefano, Antonio, Sebastian, and Ferdinand. The nobles are leaving Tunis, Africa after the wedding of Claribel, daughter of the King of Naples to the prince. Prospero, the former Duke of Milan uses his sorcery to conjure the very storm that bombards the nobles in order to bring them to the island. Frey interjects, "In 1808, Edmond Malone argued that Shakespeare derived the title and some of the play's incidents from accounts of a storm and shipwreck experienced by Sir Thomas Gates and other Jamestown colonists on the Bermuda islands in 1609" (Frey 29).The play entails the romance of Ferdinand, Alonso's son and Miranda, Prospero's daughter; while also detailing a twelve year power struggle that is resurfacing itself in a treacherous plot for power. In comparison to the New World's politics, "The Tempest" can be read as a play that deals with these same political issues: rebellion of constituted authorities, colonization of a new land, dehumanizing of the natives, marriages and romances of royalty, masters and servants, Christian virtues, and visions of a utopia. In the New World, there is a balance of power and a struggle to maintain this balance ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 133. Chaos In The Tempest People go through challenges in life, people lose control of their mind in a hurricane of troubles. However, in the end people will find peace. The play "The Tempest", written by William Shakespeare, introduces the idea of chaos to order. Prospero, a wizard creates a storm to direct a ship to wreck on an island. Everyone is separated into different parts of the "abandoned" island. They all face challenges in their own way. Such as, caliban, a slave breaking free from slavery to Prospero giving up everything to return back to his dukedom. As the play starts chaos is everywhere, but as the play comes to an end order is more present. Throughout everyone has a problem even the innocent, Miranda and Ferdinand. This shows people that everyone has problems. Shakespeare uses the idea of conflict to explain the theme of chaos to order. In "The Tempest" conflict between the boat and island, demonstrates how chaotic events to order are shown. The challenges they face make them ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The conflict of the story was between the island members and the boat members. They were brought to the island for revenge for taking Prospero dukedom. Everyone had challenges to face such as Ferdinand proving to Prospero that he loved Miranda . While Prospero himself had a struggle of seeking revenge from Antonio. No matter what they did, struggle was with them at all times. Caliban wanted freedom, he would do anything to no be a slave. "A plague upon the tyrant I serve" (2). He created conflict with Prospero , he rebelled against him after he met greater temptations. Caliban created his chaos to get his order. He even plotted to kill him so he wouldn't have to obey him anymore. When people face their challenges they break away from the barrier it has put them under. When people don't face their challenges they become a slave to it. The problems control people. They are now a subject under their own ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 137. TEMPEST Essay The Other in the Tempest In order to understand the characters in a play, we have to be able to distinguish what exactly makes them different. In the case of The Tempest, Caliban, the sub–human slave is governed largely by his senses, making him the animal that he is portrayed to be and Prospero is governed by sound mind, making him human. Caliban responds to nature as his instinct is to follow it. Prospero, on the other hand, follows the art of justifiable rule. Even though it is easy to start assessing The Tempest in view of a colonialist gaze, I have chosen instead to concentrate on viewing Caliban as the monster he is portrayed to be, due to other characters that are not human, but are treated in a more humane fashion than Caliban. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... his senses, while Prospero is ruled more by his intellect and self–discipline i.e. his mind. Although we are not given details of Caliban's birth, it seems likely that a creature as subhuman in appearance as Caliban was not born of a human union. It has been postulated that, to quote Prospero, he was "got by the devil himself upon thy wicked dam," from a union between Sycorax and an incubus (an extremely attractive male apparition with intention to tempt). Caliban was therefore a creature born from passion, the offspring of an unholy pleasure. Prospero was not only of noble birth; he was also born to be ruler of the city–state of Milan. Nobility, in Elizabethan times, carried with it heavy implications: it was expected that Prospero would be intellectually superior, and that he would exercise as great discipline over himself as he was expected to exercise over others, in his role of leadership. From their ancestry, Prospero is more ruled by his intellect, and Caliban by his love of pleasure. Caliban's original love for Prospero and Miranda, and his later misdemeanour and subsequent hatred for them, illustrate his fundamental reliance on his senses. Caliban loved Prospero and Miranda because they "made much of me"; and his response to this was purely sensual in his recollections: "Thou strok'st me,...wouldst give me/Water with berries in't." What Caliban responded to, more than anything else, was the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 141. Examples Of Malvolio In Twelfth Night Christian Yanes Mrs. Griest Honors English 10 April 13, 2015 MALVOLIO: THE CASE OF A HOPELESS LOVER "I'll be revenged on the whole pack of you" (Shakespeare). These are harsh words, and quite a dramatic way to egress a scene. Nevertheless, this line brings joy as they were indeed the words of the conceited and hypercritical Malvolio. He had become the biggest joke amidst Maria's plot in the Twelfth Night, but did he deserve it? Malvolio was no novice in his job, and he executed it with the utmost strictness. Although, this was partially because he had fallen in love with her. His loyalty served him well as Olivia's noble, but that did not matter as his unappealing demeanor continued to ruin his reputation. Therefore, Malvolio was least likely ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... "Malvolio's self–love has filled him with an ambition presumptuous in one of his lowly social position" (Campbell). Author Michael Hays on the other hand explained: He is self–centered and, given the chance, self promoting. He is niggardly in his estimation of those whom he regards as his inferior. He is brashly moral and bluntly censorious of others regardless of their social standing. He is gratingly self–righteous. And, most annoyingly, he is right most of the time (Hays). Sadly, it seems that though he may think everyone loves him, it is actually quite the contrary. Maria herself stated, "The best persuaded of himself, so crammed, as he thinks, with excellencies, that it is his ground of faith that all that look on him love him" (Shakespeare). Looks like he would never come to luck with Olivia, or any woman in Illyria to be exact. Everyone knows that one person who infinitely finds a way to criticize you for every mistake. In the Twelfth Night, Malvolio is ultimately that guy. He's as condescending as they come and has no shame of embarrassing anyone. Malvolio had displayed his critical manner several times to Sir Toby and Sir Andrew. Shakespeare ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 145. Examine the ways in which Shakespeare makes dramatic use... Examine the ways in which Shakespeare makes dramatic use of deception and trickery in The Tempest. In your answer you should also make connections to scenes 3:2 and 3:3 of Doctor Faustus. Deception is defined as the act of deceiving someone and tricky is the practice of deception. Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' uses deception in the themes of power through his magic and control, even if this involves betraying his adored daughter, Miranda. However, in comparison to Marlowe's 'Dr Faustus', deception has more negative connotions which involve cruelty, particularly in 3:2, with the treatment of the Pope, whereas Shakespeare focuses more on the positive outcomes that may occur from attempting to control and trick people, with the constant ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Magic gives Prospero incredible power which he uses to his advantage, even though Ariel is one of Prospero's most trusted and loyal friends, Prospero does not fil to mention the time Sycorax deceived Ariel by locking him the tree and freeing him, therefore Ariel has been in Prospero's debt for a long time, which is similar to Marlowe's Dr. Faustus, in which Faustus is in the devil's debt in return for power as he soons has to give away his soul, therefore the theme of trickery is common as Prospero blackmails Ariel into being his servant, "Imprisoned thou didst painfully remain a dozen years". On the other hand, the Shakespearean audience may have felt like at this time, Prospero was the deceiver as he comitted treason by choosing to practice magic on purpose, therefore the audience may blame Prospero instead of Antonio. Antonio simply took advantage of the situation and took over power as Prospero was too power–conscious. Nevertheless Prospero's purpose is to bring his dukedom back together, alongside his people and restore justice, which are incredibly dissimilar to Antionio, Trinculo's and Stephano's motives who are simply greedy and materialistic. Prospero plainly wants to teach Alonso and Antonio a lesson. The storm comes to a halt and nobody is hurt, they are tricked into thinking they were going to die and their clothes were fresher than before the shipwreck, "On ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 149. Injustice for Justice: an Analysis on Equity in the the... Justice is the pursuit of righteousness and moral good standing within an individual or a group. Shakespeare, however, gives new perspective to this idea of justice in his work, The Tempest. Shakespeare critiques justice and portrays it in way in which justice is defined as the rule of the majority, and governed by the person with most power. Through the actions of the main character, Prospero; this new viewpoint of both justice and mercy emerges. Prospero, once the Duke of Milan, seeks revenge for the usurpation of his throne by his brother. In Act One Scene Two, we see Prospero admit he creates a storm in order to shipwreck his enemies' vessels. Prospero's means through which he seeks justice for himself involve conniving, manipulating ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Ariel repeatedely attempts to seek justice and freedom from Prospero when he states: Is there more toil? Since thou dost give me pains, Let me remember thee what thou hast promised, Which is not yet performed me.(1.2 243–245) Ariel is Prospero's servant, yet he is also his assisting companion. Ariel voluntarily does Prospero's work. He is loyal and yet Prospero sees him as a means to an end and manipulates Ariel's willingness. His manipulation is seen where he affirms: "Dost thou forget, from what a torment I did free thee? (1.2. 383–383) Prospero's actions are contradictory. This exemplifies the idea that justice in the Tempest is primarily depicted as what is best for Prospero. Prospero's relationship with Caliban differs from that of Prospero and Ariel's. Prospero does not view Caliban as a being who could be his equal. He is blinded by his prejudice against Caliban's appearance and manners. Caliban is portrayed in a negative light. He can be seen as the depiction of the victims of colonial expansion. Although Prospero seeks this righteousness, he both mistreats and insults Caliban, who ultimately attempts to kill Prospero. In comparison to Ariel who acts only when commanded by Prospero, Caliban is wild. He refuses to be colonized and tamed. This can be taken as a reference by Shakespeare towards those who were ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 153. Shakespeare's Influence on the Audience's Response to... Shakespeare's Influence on the Audience's Response to Caliban in The Tempest My essay hopes to draw into focus one of the most complex characters in Shakespeare's play The Tempest, – Caliban. Shakespeare influences the audience's response to Caliban using in turn, humour and pathos to make the audience relate to the various strands of his character. Caliban can be interpreted in many ways, and only when examining his character as a whole, can we truly understand how Shakespeare wanted us to interpret him. I will now further examine how he accomplishes this. Our first introduction to Caliban is not in person but instead, he is described by Prospero as "a freckled whelp, hag born – not honoured ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Would't had been done. / Thou didst prevent me – I had peopled else / This isle with Calibans." Instantly the suggested terrible action becomes comical at the thought of hundreds of little Calibans running over the isle. Again Caliban wins the day. His lack of contrition, his lewd and bawdy behaviour and insolence in the face of authority would have hugely appealed to the uneducated groundling audience of Shakespeare's theatre. Caliban's savagery is contrasted with his eloquence when he talks about things he loves, such as music, "Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments / Will hum about mine ears; and sometime voices, / That if I had waked from a long sleep, / Will make me sleep again." He speaks with eloquence equal to the words of Prospero, a Duke. This makes the audience see him in a civilised light and makes them question Prospero's treatment. Shakespeare uses poetry to show how much Caliban values the nature and simple things, that the mercenary elements in the audience would not appreciate. Caliban thinks nothing of riches or the glistening apparel that Ariel presents him with, "Let it alone, thou fool, it is but trash." The audience might perceive this in two ways: They might admire his values of music and dreams. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...