Tempest has a strong master-slave relationships. Apart from King Alonso and his courtiers like Trinculo and Stephano or Boatswain, the two main master-slave equations are of Prospero-Caliban and Prospero-Ariel. While Caliban is spiteful of Prospero and hatches a plant to assassinate him, Ariel enjoyRead more
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- When angels fall, they also rise
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- When angels fall, they also rise
There are several and complex power relationships in Tempest. There is the royal patronage that King Alonso offers to his courtiers and servants. In act 1, there is power relationship between the Mariners and their captain. But the dominant power figure is Prospero who rules the Island with total auRead more
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The relationship between Prospero and Caliban is based on intimidation, spite and control. Propsero claimed the control of the island even though Caliban feels he is the rightful heir to his dead mother’s reign. Caliban feels angry that Prospero has chained him in slavery through his magic and depriRead more
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Miranda shares a bond of care, compassion and submission with her father Prospero. Having lived on an isolated Island all her life, she feels loyal to her father and follows his every instruction. However, Prospero uses her daughter as a pawn throughout the play to reclaim his lost dukedom. He emploRead more
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Tempest delivers a stark reminder of the position that women enjoyed in Shakespearean age. The only female character is Miranda who is shown to be submissive and dependent o her father and later her husband Ferdinand. The only utility she has is a pawn in a game of power. She is expected to be compaRead more
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Prospero has a complicated relationship with Ariel. They both trust each other and Ariel does Prospero’s bidding in the hope that he would fulfil his promise. Prospero has every intention of freeing Ariel but balks at his constant reminder of the said promise. Prospero and Ariel work in cohesion toRead more