Homework on pupilpath is below until I know you can all access it regularly:
1. Put the characters from pages 7 to page 17 line 75 in order according to their social status (Who is most powerful? Who is least powerful?). There are ten characters who either speak or who are referenced.
2. Explain your reasoning and place the line(s) that support your idea next to or under the character's name on your social hierarchy list.
Example: The mariniers are lowest because Master asks Boatswain to speak to the Mariners and have them try to work the ship out of the storm (Act 1 line 3). OR
The Mariners are the highest since they are the ones who will try to save the ship from the storm (Act 1 line 3)
Blog work:
1. You will post questions you have about Language, Characterization, Plot, Imperialism or Literary Elements. Please label your name and your the type of question.
2. You will give your own answers or answer someone else's question. When you answer someone else's question, put their question before the answer, please.
Language: what the actual words mean
Characterization: anything about the characters
Plot: anything about what is happening that does not have to do language
Imperialism: connections to imperialism (will happen later in the book)
Literary Elements: techniques used by Shakespeare to give a deeper understanding to the plot (figurative language, irony, satire...)
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What does Boatswain mean? A boatswain is higher up crewman on a boat like a Captain but not as high as a Master.
ReplyDeleteWhat is a cur? A bad name or insult
What is a pox? A pox is a curse.
Language:
ReplyDeleteWhy does Shakespeare use middle english for his book, The Tempest?
Characterization:
Who has the major role as a character in the book, The Tempest?
Plot:
Why are the kings and noblemen cursing the Boatswain since he is the one trying to save the ship?
Imperialism:
How does the book, The Tempest, relate to imperialism?
Literary Elements:
What satire is Shakespeare saying about the higher class such as the king and the duke?
Julio Chen--
ReplyDeleteLanguage:
Why does Shakespeare use middle english for his book, The Tempest?
Shakespeare lived during this time period, 1564-1616, in Europe. `Tis was the type of english spoken during that time!
Characterization:
Who has the major role as a character in the book, The Tempest?
Referring the the blerb of the book, there are a few main characters in the book. Maybe the most important is the exiled duke of Milan, Prospero. His daughter Miranda is included with mythical creatures, Ariel and Caliban.
Plot:
Why are the kings and noblemen cursing the Boatswain since he is the one trying to save the ship?
They're probably cursing at the Boatswain because they usually get get respect. The Boatswain doesn't care about their social status and continues to yell at them to stay quiet and get out of the way. He has no interest in telling the noblemen what's going on and waste time while the ship is sinking.
Julio Chen-
ReplyDeleteWhy are the kings and noblemen cursing the Boatswain since he is the one trying to save the ship?
I agree with Shelley. They are mostly likely cursing at the Boastwain because they dont have to give them respect. Like Ms.Karvunis said in class today, they werent given names just titles. Which shows that they dont show a great deal of importance. This might reflect the amount of respect that they are given. Since they are part of the lower class the Kings and Noblemen can curse at them because they are the ones that obtain most of the power.
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ReplyDeleteCharacterization:
ReplyDeleteProspero summoned a spirit, which means he is a magician,but is he a good or bad magician?
Did Prospero use the storm as a way of getting revenge?
Imperialism:
Is their any connection about imperialism to the book at all?
Language:
ReplyDeleteWhat does perfidious mean?
What does usurp mean?
Characterization:
Why would the king of Naples, Alonso, help Anontio, Prospero's brother, send off Prospero from his dukedom to a stranded island?
How did they do that? With magic, too?
Plot:
How does Ferdinand and Miranda fall in love?
Imperialism:
Did the King of Naples, Alonso, conquer Milan (which once belonged to Prospero)?
Literary Elements:
Why does Shakespeare use poetry as most of the dialouge between Miranda and her father?
Julio Chen-
ReplyDeleteWhy are the kings and noblemen cursing the Boatswain since he is the one trying to save the ship?
I agree with Kayla and Shelley.Just like what Mrs.Karvunis said, its about the amount of respect they are given. So for them to curse at the Boatswain means they dont have any repect for him.
~My Part~
Language:
What does perfidious mean?
Characterization:
Is Prospero a magician that will use his powers for good or for evil?
Plot:
When did Ferdinand meet Miranda? Was it love at first sight?
Imperialism:
In what way does The Tempest show or parallel imperialism?
Literary Elements:
When Shakespeare is writing,what type of english does he use?Why?
Shelly Guan
ReplyDeleteLanguage:
What does perfidious mean?
What does usurp mean?
Perfidious (adj) - deliberately faithless
usurp (verb) - to seize and hold
Imperialism:
Did the King of Naples, Alonso, conquer Milan (which once belonged to Prospero)?
The King of Naples, Alonso, did conquer Milan because he took the title of duke of Milan from Prospero and Prospero was exiled on an island.
Hadeel, you can find the answer to your language question in Julio's repsonse.
ReplyDeleteJulio-
ReplyDeletePerfidious- deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful: a perfidious lover.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/perfidious
Hadeel-
ReplyDeleteWhen Shakespeare is writing,what type of english does he use? Why?
Shakespeare uses middle english, and this is because Shakespeare lived during the time period, 1564-1616, in Europe (Shelley Guan).
You're on fire Kayla!
ReplyDeleteAct 1 Scene 1
ReplyDeleteWhy do the sentences start closer to the right of the page?
Thank You Semir.
ReplyDelete*Scene 2 for my comment above*
ReplyDeleteHadeel:
ReplyDeletePlot:
When did Ferdinand meet Miranda? Was it love at first sight?
To my knowledge, it is unknown where Ferdinand first meets Miranda, as it is unclear where thier location is. They could have first met within the island in which Miranda and her father live, however, it is doubtful. However, it was indeed love at first sight, as it says that they instantly fell in love.
Characterization:
Is Prospero a magician that will use his powers for good or for evil?
Prospero's intentions at this point are quite mixed, as he does many actions that can change one's mindset about him. For example, using his magic, Prospero alleviates any trace of the viloent storm threatening the ship, saving hundreds of lives. On the other hand, he uses his wit and charm to corrupt Miranda's and Ferdinand's love, by accusing Ferdinand and enslaving him.
Language- Why couldn't Shakespeare write without the "st" at the end of almost every word?
ReplyDeleteSemir-
ReplyDeleteThe sentences might start closer to the right of the page because it is part of middle english. Shakespeare might use that as a way to show the writing style. This may also indicate a pause, im not sure but I am trying to give you some idea's.
I don't know how to categorize this, but every first letter of each line has been capitalized.
ReplyDeleteSemir, can you provide us with an example from the text so that we can help you further.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kayla-Marie Candella for clearing this up for me. I agree with the pause indication. Thanks
ReplyDeleteCheck scene two of part one. The first letter of each line is always capitalized even though it isn't the begining of a sentence.
ReplyDeleteLanguage:
ReplyDeleteWhat does 'Yare' mean?
What does 'whoreson' mean?
Characterization:
Is Ariel an angel and if so, what is she/he the angel of?
For example, Gabriel is the angel of revelation and and Azrael is the angel of death.
Language:
ReplyDeleteWhat does "abysm" mean?
What does "furlongs" mean?
character:
ReplyDelete-Is Ariel a goddess? if so does she have powers?
-Are any of the character powerful, as in have special powers?
language:
-what does holp mean?
-what doe s hither mean?
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ReplyDeleteLanguage: What is a furze?
Plot: Why did Prospero make the storm? [I don’t understand it…]
Imperialism: Was Prospero once the ruler of Milan? Why is he not the ruler of Milan anymore?
Kayla:
ReplyDelete-what does "abysm" mean?
Abysm means an abyss
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/abysm
-what does "furlongs" mean?
furlongs meana unit of distance, equal to 220 yards (201 m) or 1/8 mile (0.2 km)
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/furlongs
Language:
ReplyDeleteWhat does topmast mean?
The mast below the topgallant mast in a square-rigged ship and highest in a fore-and-aft-rigged ship.
What does blasphemous mean?
Impiously irreverent or profane.
Characterization:
Why is the Boatswain not treated with respect by the officials?
Well basically, The boatswain was not ranked as highly as the officials, so in those times, there was no need to respect you.
Did I do this correctly?
Language:
ReplyDeleteWhat does furlong mean?
What does thine mean?
Furlong- Unit of measuring distance. Equals 1/8 of a mile.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/furlong
Thine- Possessive case of 'thou'
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/thine
Characterization:
Who is Caliban?
Caliban- Slave of Prospero
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/caliban
Plot:
Why does Miranda question if Prospero is her father?
Imperialism:
When will we see imperialism issues in the book?
Literary Elements:
Why does Shakespeare write in middle english?
To Denise
ReplyDeleteWhat does Holp Mean?
Archaic or dialect a past tense of help
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/holp
To Jessica
What is a furze?
Another word for Gorse.
Any of several spiny shrubs of the genus Ulex, especially U. europaeus, native to Europe and having fragrant yellow flowers and black pods. Also called furze.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/gorse
Language:
ReplyDeleteWhat does bestir mean?
To become active (wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
What does gallows mean?
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
(wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
Is the definition of gallows correct in context with the book (Shakespeare 9 Line 31)?
What does glut mean?
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
(wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
What does inquisition mean in context with this book? (Shakespeare 15 Line 44).
What does abyss mean?
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
(wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
P.S: A tip for the future; I hope I'm the first to have this experience. Everyone who finishes their response might want to copy it before they click on post because apparently, the internet thought it was a good idea to say it can't fulfill my request and delete all my work. As a result, I had to do it all over. I LOVE doing all of my work twice. So unless you don't like doing all your work twice LIKE ME, follow my advice please. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLanguage:
ReplyDeleteWhat is a "Duke"?
What does "ere" mean?
Mandy-
ReplyDeletePlot:
Why does Miranda question if Prospero is her father?
Miranda questions if Prospero is her father because he said that Miranda’s father is the Duke of Milan but Prospero isn’t the Duke of Milan anymore.
Literary Elements:
Why does Shakespeare write in middle english?
Shakespeare writes in middle English because it was the style of writing during Shakespeare’s time period (right?)
Language:
ReplyDeleteWhat does 'yare' mean?
(n) Quick; agile; lively
What is a whoreson?
(n) bastard; wretch; scoundrel
What does Antonio mean when he says "Let's all sink wi' th' King"(Act 1 line 66)?
[I haven't found and answer for the last one!! Can anyone help?]
Literary Elements:
ReplyDeleteShakespeare uses satirization to satirize the king and his courtiers. As the Boatswain tells the high-class men off, he includes that they should rather uses the "authority" they have on the ship to calm the situation down than to rather complain and bother the crew.
That has happened to me before Brandon. You are not the only one.
ReplyDeleteWho cares! Get back on topic!
ReplyDeleteMaureen McCarthy:
ReplyDeleteWhat does Antonio mean when he says "Let's all sink wi' th' King"(Act 1 line 66)?
I think this means that the noblemen are loyal to their king and would die with their king.
For Brandon. Thanks for the Heads up, but what I do is I write my comments on a word document, and then when i finish, i copy and paste. In Case it doesn't work, you can just repaste it and you wouldnt have to redo it again.
ReplyDeleteAllyson Pinto:
ReplyDelete1.Language- Does Shakespear speak in metaphoric language? "must our mouths be cold?" (Act1,line 53)
2.If the men (Antonio, Ferdinand, Sebastian, Gonzalo,and Alonso)were lower class, then why did they speak to the Boatswain and Ship master with no respect?
3.Plot- Why would Shakespear mention Miranda and Prospero stranded in an island?
4.Imperialism- Is imperialism going to be shown through Prospero?
5.Language- What us a whoreson?
Allyson Pinto
ReplyDeleteLanguage:
What is a "Duke"?
What does "ere" mean?
-A duke is a leader, a cheif, or a prince
(http://www.dictionary.net/duke)
-"Ere" means ,rather than
(http://www.dictionary.net/ere)
Plot:
ReplyDeleteWhy did Prospero decided to tell his daughter the truth after 12 years?
What does fain mean ?
Fain is to be glad or rejoice.
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
What does welkin mean?
Its another word for the heavens.
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/welkin
Denise:
ReplyDeleteWhat does hither mean?
It means to come to or toward this place.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hither
Matt A.:
What does 'yare' mean?
It means to be nimble and quick.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/yare
Plot:
ReplyDeleteWhy do Antonio, Sebastian, and Gonzalo all except death so fast? They all fled to the King's aid already defeated.
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ReplyDeleteLanguage:
ReplyDeleteWhy did Shakespeare and people in that time range use old english, how come they don't speak as we do today?
I'm not sure what category this would fit into, but would the kings men be considered high class since they are part of the king's so-called entourage, or low class because they cannot respect the mariner's actions to help save the boat?
1)Language- What does "Bestir" mean?
ReplyDeleteCharacterization- Is Prospero the main character of the book?
Plot- Why is the Boatswain disprespected many times during the first scene of the first act?
Literary Elements- Why does the conversation between Prospero and his daughter differ so much from the conversations before then?
2)Semir's question-
Language- Why couldn't Shakespeare write without the "st" at the end of almost every word?
Answer- It must be a form of slang spoken in Shakespeare's time period. Also it could be how Shakespeare liked to write his plays, since Shakespeare usually made up his own words to be used in his plays.
Language
ReplyDeleteWhat does Bestir mean? Bestir means to become active.
http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=bestir
What is a topmast?
A topmast is a second spar carried at the top of the fore or main mast, used to fly more sail.
http://archives.obs-us.com/obs/adventur/schooner/vocabulary/schooner.htm
What does blasphemous mean?
Blasphemy: Swearing in the name of God, denying the existence of God, saying evil things about God, asserting incorrect beliefs about God, etc. One religion's affirmation of their God is another religion's blasphemy about their God.
http://www.translationdirectory.com/glossaries/glossary007_b.htm
Blasphemous means to expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred
http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=blasphemy
Characterization
Why does Gonzalo believe that the Boatswain should be hanged? Why is he so cocky?
Why does Gonzalo want to be dry when he dies?
How did Prospero achieve a magical cloak? Does this mean that he is magical ? Why is Antonio so mean to the Boatswain? Is it because of his power? Why is Antonio so hateful towards the Boatswain?
Figurative Language
What is the meaning behind this simile “I’ll warrant him for drowning though the ship were no stronger than a nutshell and as leaky as an unstanched wench” (Act 1 Lines 47-49)?
Imperialism
How does this relate to imperialism?
Literary Devices: How can Shakespeare use satire in the novel?
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ReplyDeleteLanguage
ReplyDeleteIs there a real reason why they refer to objects as her?
James: I don't think there's a real reason. When we read the poem in class the air was a her, something like that. It seems like they just state that and that it is not for a true reason. Hope that helps!
Plot:
ReplyDeleteWhy did Prospero decided to tell his daughter the truth after 12 years?
Tiyana: I believe that he tells her after 12 years because his brother was on the wrecked ship and he, possibly, felt that she was old enough to fully understand the story.
Janet Ceron
ReplyDeleteLiterary Element:
Why does Shakespeare personify the boat when he states “bring her to try wi' th' main course” (Act 1 Line 36).
Plot:
What does Prospero mean when he says “and pluck my magic garment on me” ( Act 1 Line 29)?
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ReplyDeleteMona:
ReplyDeleteHaha you're right. Come to think of it, it could just be middle English? Thank you for responding to my question!
Jessica:
ReplyDeletePlot: Why did Prospero make the storm? [I don’t understand it…]
I believe that Prospero made the storm because his brother, Antonio, was on the ship. I make this prediction because I read a bit ahead.
Imperialism: Was Prospero once the ruler of Milan? Why is he not the ruler of Milan anymore?
Yes Prospero was once the ruler of Milan. He is not the ruler of Milan anymore because he gave his brother, Antonio, power for a short time for his education and his brother ended up keeping that power. I know this also because i read a bit ahead by accident. Hope that helped!
Taylor Capone
ReplyDeleteLanguage: Why does Shakespeare refer to the ship as “her”? (Act 1 Sc 1 ; Line 35)
What does blasphemous mean? (Act 1 Sc 1; Line 35)
What does it mean to fain?(Act 1 Sc 1; Line 71)
Characterization: How are Gonzalo, Sebastian and Antonio portrayed within the plot, and how do they connect with the idea of power and authority?
Plot: How will the storm affect the lives of Prospero and Miranda?
Imperialism: How does Imperialism tie in with the plot of the story?
Literary Elements: Does Shakespeare make reference to satire?
Language
ReplyDeleteWhat does blasphemous mean?
Characterization
Who is the main character in the book The Tempest?
Plot
Why are they on the ship?
Imperialism
What about imperialism is happening? And with the king?
Literary
Is Shakespeare making fun of the crew that the Boatswain remembers everyone’s name but no one knows the Boatswain’s name?
Matt
ReplyDeleteCharacterization:
Is Ariel an angel and if so, what is she/he the angel of?
You learn this later on in the book. I, however, look at a character page and it states that Ariel is "a spirit, servant to Prospero". I do not know what page this is. It is 2 pages before Act 1. That is why i did not cite it. Hope it helped!
Allyson Pinto
ReplyDeleteLanguage:
What is a "Duke"?
Allyson a Duke is person of nobility in the social rank. It is the highest rank a person can be below a king/queen.
James
Language
Is there a real reason why they refer to objects as her?
Although Mona already has an answer I'd like to state maybe it is because many people (like guys) have the tendency to refer to many personal items like a car or boat as "she" to show love for their object. I am not sure if this is what Shakespeare meant though.
1) Language- Is Shakespeare using a similar writing style as Mary Shelley? (Ex- She & He represents something else)
ReplyDelete2) Characterization- Isn't Antonio the only important one out of the mariners?
3) Plot- Why did Shakespeare change the scene from a storm to Prospero and Miranda?
4) Literary Element- Is there a certain writing style in The Tempest?
Jaafar: I stated what blasphemous meant in my above post.
ReplyDeleteCharacterization
Who is the main character in the book The Tempest?
I believe that everyone but the mariners, Boatswain, and the Master are main characters.
Thanks, Mona!
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ReplyDeleteLanguage: What does the word "Drunk-ards" means?
ReplyDeleteCharacterization: Does a character seem to be adapting to a major role?
Plot: Why does Miranda ask Prosper if it the Prosper is her father not not (Act 1 page 17)
Imperialism: Does the boat have some reference to imperialism?
Literary Elements: Why are the conversations during the men are more straight forward then the conversation between Miranda and the Prosper.
Language:
ReplyDeleteIn general, if it weren’t for the notes, then I would’ve been lost through the whole book. But, Why does Shakespeare use a ' and then adds on to a word to make it different? Is it because of the time that he's living in or is it because the whole book is a poem story not a story?
Characterization:
Is Antonio the one who conspired with Alonso the same Antonio that is on the ship. Only that Antonio is undercover?
Plot:
When Prospero sees that Ferdinand and Miranda fall in love, does he set those obstacles because he is scared or because he wants to see if Ferdinand is loyal? I don’t understand if he is "delighted" or if he just wants to protect Miranda.
Imperialism:
Are the Kings that are on the boat seeking the unknown island to start a new life or why are the kings traveling in the first place?
Literary Elements:
On page 13, line 29, does Shakespeare show Prospero's power by talking about how magical he is and showing that he's got magical clothes, or does he just use that to prove that Prospero is magical.
Ken:
ReplyDelete1) Language- Is Shakespeare using a similar writing style as Mary Shelley? (Ex- She & He represents something else)
Mary Shelley and Shakespeare use personification throughout their writing. Mary Shelley gives human like qualities to nature, and Shakespeare calls the ship "she".
John Cruz
ReplyDeleteLanguage: What does the word "Drunk-ards" mean?
A drunk-ard is someone who is a chronic drinker. This means that person constantly drinks because it is their habit.
www.worldnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Why does Shakespeare refer to the ship as “her”?
ReplyDeleteThe ship is refered to "her" because it is used to symbolize maybe beauty or grace. Her is used to call a woman therefore women are usually portrayed as beautiful or graceful. Shakespeare allows the reader to grasp the idea that the ship also symbolizes somewhat of importance maybe even a foundation(strong base)for the shipsmen. Occasionally, modern day cars and Yachts are refered as "her".
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ReplyDeleteStephanie Echevarria
ReplyDeleteJust a comment and a tip, a lot of the language questions being asked are unnecessary because the definition is in the book on the left hand side, and for some of the words it even tells you how it relates or how it is different in this text.
language-
What is the significance of mentioning the furze? (act 1, sc.1, lines 69-70)
characterization-
I believe that ranks change depending on the situation, so how much power does the king really have because he doesn't even speak for himself?
plot-
What is the current situation in Naples?
imperialism-
How involved was Naples in imperialism. Were they the givers or receivers? When did they gain their independance? And how are they helping/ hurting other countries?
literary elements-
Why does Antonio (on page 11 lines 56-58) refer to the Boatswain as a "wide chopped rascal?"? I know that it means bigmouthed, and I think it may mean that he is displeased with what the Boatswain had 2 say, but i'm not sure and would like more input.
Allyson-
I do think that Shakespeare speaks in metaphoric language, however the quote you pulled seems more like imagery. If you feel your lips are cold, you know how hard it is to move them let alone speak. Shakespeare wanted us to feel this to represent silence. So it is a comparison between to unlike things and therefore a metaphor.
Ken Li:
ReplyDeleteIs Shakespeare using a similar writing style as Mary Shelley? (Ex- She & He represents something else):
She is most likely is, she could use the boat as a symbol of something else. She could also be using the Boatswain to represent something else other then an occupation.
2) Characterization- Isn't Antonio the only important one out of the mariners?
That wouldn't be true, Shakespeare makes many names appear and that could mean that he isn't trying to make a character have a major role. It is too early in the book to make assumptions of who has the major role.
3) Plot- Why did Shakespeare change the scene from a storm to Prospero and Miranda?
Shakespeare could have done this to perhaps show background, or simply make a story with in another story.
4) Literary Element- Is there a certain writing style in The Tempest?
The writing style seems to be old English.
Language:
ReplyDeleteWhat do the words mean: Yare, councilor, Topmast, SD. within i.e., offstage
Heath: heather, Duke, Hath, Perfidious
I don’t understand these sentences:
“You mar our labor”
“You do assist the storm”
“Had I not four or five women once that tended me?”
Characterization:
Why does the Boatswaim treat the other men differently to the other people?
Is magic considered a higher rank?
Plot:
I thought that Prospero was the father of Mirandra, is she?
Where are Mirandra and Prospero really at?
Imperialism:
Has Imperialism arrived in the book already?
If imperialism did come what would it affect?
Literary Devices:
Why does Shakespeare put a capital letter to a new line when the sentence is not even complete?
I believe that Shakespeare is satirizing about ranks how they change like with Prospero and Mirandra.
Ken Li
ReplyDelete3) Plot- Why did Shakespeare change the scene from a storm to Prospero and Miranda?
I suppose Shakespeare wants to show whats going on in distant places. When I saw what was going on I thought that the boat is caught in the tempest that Miranda and Prospero are talking about.
Jaafar Hamdan
Literary
Is Shakespeare making fun of the crew that the Boatswain remembers everyone’s name but no one knows the Boatswain’s name?
Keeping in mind the concept of power, I thought that during the storm, Shakespeare decided to give the boatswain more power. The boatswain was the one who knew how to keep the boat together and to keep it from sinking. The kings just stood dumbfounded when they saw that they were treated like obstacles that made things harder. Yet they tried to show their power by calling the boatswain a wretch.
literary elements-
ReplyDeleteDoes Shakespeare use Iambic pentameter for this play? I know he does in other plays, but I am having trouble finding it in this one. It may be because of the way the book was printed and the position of words.
Plot:
ReplyDeleteWhy is Prospero using his magic to raise the storm but also ensuring that no one is getting harm from it?
To Denise's Question:
Is Ariel a goddess? if so does she have powers?
Ariel is a sprite, and I don't think she is a goddess since she is invisible. (By the way, sparknotes had said he was used as a "he".) According to sparknotes, he is able to changed the shape of the island that Prospero is on and the length of it.
2) Shelly G
ReplyDeleteHow does Ferdinand and Miranda fall in love?
Well when they fall in love I believe it was because they saw each other for the first time and they must have like each other by their looks. That is when they fall in love.
Shady:
ReplyDeleteLanguage:
In general, if it weren’t for the notes, then I would’ve been lost through the whole book. But, Why does Shakespeare use a ' and then adds on to a word to make it different? Is it because of the time that he's living in or is it because the whole book is a poem story not a story?
I think Shakespeare uses that kind of language to further emphasize what he meant (it could of meant a lot during his time period).
Plot:
When Prospero sees that Ferdinand and Miranda fall in love, does he set those obstacles because he is scared or because he wants to see if Ferdinand is loyal? I don’t understand if he is "delighted" or if he just wants to protect Miranda.
Prospero does what he does because he wanted to make Ferdinand into a slave. "...puts false obstacles..accusing Ferdinand...using charms to enslave him" (Act 1 scene 2).
Imperialism:
Are the Kings that are on the boat seeking the unknown island to start a new life or why are the kings traveling in the first place?
I don't think that the book mentioned where the boat was going yet.
Literary Elements:
On page 13, line 29, does Shakespeare show Prospero's power by talking about how magical he is and showing that he's got magical clothes, or does he just use that to prove that Prospero is magical.
I think Shakespeare uses the line to prove that Prospero is magical. Prospero's power seems to be very strong if he is able to make a storm, which also means he is able to control nature.
Taylor Capone
ReplyDeleteQ1: Language: Why does Shakespeare refer to the ship as “her”? (Act 1 Sc 1; Line 35)
Q2: What does blasphemous mean? (Act 1 Sc 1; Line 35)
Q3: What does it mean to fain? (Act 1 Sc 1; Line 71)
A1: Shakespeare in not calling the ship “her” for a reason it is what they called their ships back then. Like how people now talk about their cars (e.i. that car you have she is beautiful).
A2: blasphemous means uttering, containing
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/blasphemous
A3: Fain means that willingly and happily.
Q: Characterization: How are Gonzalo, Sebastian and Antonio portrayed within the plot, and how do they connect with the idea of power and authority?
A: They are the crew and they don’t have names life Master and Boatswain. This shows the men’s low rank in the setting.
Q: Plot: How will the storm affect the lives of Prospero and Miranda?
A: I think that they might die and not see their loved ones anymore.
Q: Imperialism: How does Imperialism tie in with the plot of the story?
A: I don’t think that that imperialism plays a part in the story yet.
Q: Literary Elements: Does Shakespeare make reference to satire?
A: That depends on how you look at the story. In my opinion Shakespeare is satirizing that the lower class has no formal name.
Kevin Joseph
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Is Shakespeare making fun of the crew that the Boatswain remembers everyone’s name but no one knows the Boatswain’s name?
I'm not sure if Shakespeare is exactly making fun of the crew. He is just trying to display the respect and acknowledgment that the Boatswain does not receive.
Jessica Z
ReplyDeleteWhy did Prospero make the storm?
His brother Antonio conspired with Alonso, king of Naples, to usurp Prospero's dukedom and put him to sea with Miranda.
In other words he must have wanted to protect Miranda or that he was jealous of something that Antonio had.
Kevin J
ReplyDeleteIs Shakespeare making fun of the crew that the Boatswain remembers everyone’s name but no one knows the Boatswain’s name?
It is because of respect. Not everyone is called by their name because of their status. Everyone in that book had a certin status I believe.
Ken Li-
ReplyDeleteplot- I think the reason Shakespeare makes this sharp contrast if for no other reason is to simply move the story along. It's like in Frankenstein. Mary Shelley began with the letters to Walton, but the story quickly changed to Victor. I gauruntee that the story will come back to the first introduced characters.
Janet C.
ReplyDeleteWhy does Shakespeare personify the boat when he states “bring her to try wi' th' main course” (Act 1 Line 36).
Remember that Shakespeare uses many literary devices to capture the mood of the story. he used lyrical fantasy ( back of the book). Back then maybe they had names for the boats because it may have been known more.
Language: What is the “magic garment” that Prospero is talking about on page 13, line 29? Does that help emphasize what he is trying to explain?
ReplyDeleteCharacterization: Is Antonio, who is on the boat with the king, the brother of Prospero?
Plot: Did Prospero learn how to do magic or was he born with it?
John C.
ReplyDeletePlot: Why does Miranda ask Prosper if it the Prosper is her father not not (Act 1 page 17)
Imperialism: Does the boat have some reference to imperialism?
1)I thought because Prosper didn't call himself father because he was sent away and he isn't the same. He must have changed social status when he disappeared.
2) John, to think of it I believe that it could be imperialism because didn;t they have the king in the boeat? They have been trading with other places. (MY OPITION)
Language: Does anyone know what "whoreson" means? (line 44)
ReplyDeleteKevin Z.
ReplyDeleteLanguage: Does anyone know what "whoreson" means? (line 44)
noun 1. a bastard.
2. wretch; scoundrel.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/whoreson
John C.
ReplyDeleteImperialism: Does the boat have some reference to imperialism?
I believe the boat has a representation of imperialism. If the King is on the boat, maybe Shakespeare wants to give emphasis on the boat being a grand ship because it has someone very powerful aboard. Being that the ship is traveling to another place, this could represent the King wanting to take over another place, showing imperialism.
Pei Qing:
ReplyDeletePlot:
Why is Prospero using his magic to raise the storm but also ensuring that no one is getting harm from it?
I think that Prespero is either lying to Miranda that no one is going to get hurt or that he is trying to scare the people in the ship.
On the side notes for Prospero's story, it said that his brother, Antonio, helped the King of Naples, Alonso, to dethrone Prospero. Also, on the first side notes of the story said that the King Alonso of Naples was in the ship. Maybe Prospero is raising a storm to get revenge on the two for what they did to him.
Hey LauraAshley Pfeifer I just said that.
ReplyDelete1) Language:
ReplyDeleteOn page 13, line 29, what does Prospero mean by "pluck my magic garment from me?"
What does "allay them" mean?
Characterization:
Who is Miranda and Prospero? What are they (species) that they are able to use magic?
Plot:
In te first act, why did the Boatswain have disrespected the King's men many times?
Imperialism:
Is the King in act 1 somehow related to the Duke of Milan in act 2? Is thhere perhaps imperialism going on?
Literary Elements:
Why is the ship refered as "her" or "she"?
2) Kayla Marie Candella questions:
-What does "abysm" mean?
Abysm (abyss) mean a deep, immeasurable space or void; hell.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/abyss
-What does "furlong" mean?
The definition of furlong is a unit of distance, that's equal to 220 yards (201m) or 1/8 mile.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/furlong
Sally G.
ReplyDeletePlot:
In te first act, why did the Boatswain have disrespected the King's men many times?
Remember that the Boatswain served the king not the king's men.
Language:
ReplyDeleteWhat does 'Thine' mean?
Characterization:
Why would Prospero enslave Ferdinand if he was happy that him and Miranda were in love?
Plot:
How do Prospero and Miranda get stranded on an island?
Language:
ReplyDeleteWhat is dukedom?
What is blasphemous?
Characterization:
Why did Prospero’s brother, Antonio try to usurp his spot? Did Antonio really desire to have his place so badly to send him to a barren island?
Plot:
Why is Ferdinand accused and enslaved?
Imperialism:
Are the King of Naples and his men on their way to spread industrialization and nationalism?
Literary Elements:
Is there irony in the relationship of Prospero and his brother?
To answer PeiQing’s Question:
Why is Prospero using his magic to raise the storm but also ensuring that no one is getting harm from it?
Prospero is using magic to raise the storm so that Antonio, Alonso and the king of Naples can experience some type of harm after what his brother Antonio did to him. His brother tried to take his place by putting Miranda and Prospero to sea so that they would end up in the barren island. But at the same time he is ensuring that no one gets hurt because after all he does this for the care of his daughter when he explains to her why he is using his magic to raise the storm.
Blasphemy is when you oppose a religion such as Chrisitianity.
ReplyDeleteMy answer is for Jenifer.
ReplyDelete1)
ReplyDeleteLanguage: Why did Miranda call the inquisition "bootless" as in "useless"? (Shakespeare 15)
Characterization: Why does the Boatswain speak without respect to the prince who is the higher-up?
Plot: Why is the king aboard the ship, and where is the ship heading? What will the people aboard the ship do to save the ship from the tempest?
Imperialism: How will the book later on relate to imperialism? What will be effected by imperialism?
Literary Elements: Why does Shakespeare choose to write in the form of old english in this play? Does poetry also come into play with the language Shakespeare uses?
2)
What satire is Shakespeare saying about the higher class such as the king and the duke?
Shakespeare is most likely satirizing how the higher class are pathetic and just nuisance. When the Boatswain was trying to save the ship, and the king and his followers came in, Boatswain was angry. Boatswain fiercly told the king to leave and just get out of his way. This shows that Shakespeare is satirizing how the higher class is just annoyance and a burden.
When Shakespeare is writing,what type of english does he use? Why?
Shakespeare uses a style of old english in his play. The words "thy", "thou", "thine" are all old english words. Shakespeare chose to use old english because this play was written at the time of the old english, as well as this style matches with his story.
Richard Gobin
ReplyDelete1)
Language: Does meddle mean manipulate? (Act 1 Sc 2 Line 26)
Characterization: Why doesn't the boatswain show respect to the people who is above him? (Act 1 Sc 1 Line 21-28)
Plot: Does Prospero hate the king of Naples? (Act 1 Sc 2 Pg 13)
Imperialism: will the king have to do with imperialism later on in the book?
Literary Elements: Why does Shakespeare use the language he did at the time?
2)
Sally Gee's Question
Characterization:
Who is Miranda and Prospero
Miranda and Prospero is a father and daughter who was stranded on a island. Prospero is the one that is creating the tempest. He assures that no one is going to be hurt.
Stephanie Echevarria's Question
language-
What is the significance of mentioning the furze?
When this is mentioned Antonio is saying that he would trade 1,000 acres of the sea for a single acre of land. He mentions furze because he wanted to show that he does not care what is on the land as long as it is land.
Danny Perez's Question
Language:
What does the word Topmast mean?
A topmast is a sail on the ship. Danny for future reference most of the words that you don't know or understand are usually on the page beside it.
Jhon Cruz's Question
Language: What does the word "Drunk-ards" means?
Drunk-ards is a person that constantly drinks, basically an alcoholic.
Winnie Liang
ReplyDeleteLanguage-
What does “bawling” mean?
Bawling means to shout with a very loud voice.
http://www.google.com/dictionary?aq=f&langpair=en%7Cen&hl=en&q=bawling
What does “blasphemous” mean?
Blasphemous is used to describe someone who disrespects God or religion.
http://www.google.com/dictionary?langpair=en%7Cen&q=blasphemous&hl=en&aq=f
Characterization-
What exactly is the job of a boatswain?
A boatswain is an unlicensed member of the ship. The boatswain supervises the other unlicensed members of the ship’s deck department.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boatswain
Plot-
Why does Gonzalo say their case is miserable if the Boatswain is not born to be hanged after the boatswain leaves?
Literary Elements-
“His complexion is perfect gallows” (Act 1 line 31).
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ReplyDeleteLanguage: What does "cur" mean?
ReplyDeleteWhat is "Welkin's Cheek"?
Characterization: Why do the kinsmin think they have control of what happens on the ship? Shouldn't they have lesser power since the mariners and Boatswian are trying to do their job in saving them?
Plot: How did Ferdinand become a slave?
Imperialism: Why is the archduke and his fellow courtiers on a ship to new lands? Are they going to settle down to imperialize other nations?
Literary Elements: Why does Shakespear always personify the sea as a "she"? During this time weren't men more violent and women would be at home? Why not describe the sea as a he? (Not to be sexist or offensive).
To answer Jaafar's question: Why are they on the ship?
A: They are most likely on the ship so that the Boatswian and the Shipmaster can escort the Kingsmen to another nation to industialize/imperialze there. Since this book, The Tempest, has imperialism in it and also was written during the time of English colonialism (found on the blurb), the high class men are most likely going off to lead new colonies that they have been sent too.
Why is the book written so that we must read it fluently, in order to understand it fully.
ReplyDeleteTo answer Jennifer's question What is dukedom?
ReplyDeleteA dukedom is rank of a duke. A duke is a British nobleman. They rank below a prince.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/dukedom%3F
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/duke
Why is the book written so that we must read it fluently, in order to understand it fully.
ReplyDeleteAs Shelly stated earlier, Shakespeare lived during the late 1500s-early 1600s. In this time period, People spoke in the language that the book was written it. As time passed, the language evolved. So, the only way to understand the book clearly is by changing it into our words.
Jeffery Arbeu's question
ReplyDelete- A cur would be a bum or it can be a term of hate because you say that to someone in spite.
Language: What does the word Betid mean (Act1 scene two, line 38).
Characterization: Why is the King on a leaky boat, couldn't he afoord a better ship to travel on?
Plot: Why would they sail through a storm?
Imperialism: Could imperialism relate to the Duchy of Milan?
Lterary devices: Could Shakespere be using satire by the fact that a king is rich and yet on a rickety, leaky bucket type of ship.
Question:
ReplyDeletePlot- How does Prospero become magical. Was he born with it, or did it spawn from revenge?
Imperialism - Prospero looks like a cognate for "prosperous". Does that connect to Imperialism?
Jeffrey Abreu
What is a "cur"?
A cur is a mutt. According to dictionary.com it is an especially worthless dog or a mean person. Judging by the language of the book, I doubt Antonio was just calling him mean.
"cur." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 02 Feb. 2010. .
Note, my answer is prior knowlege.
ReplyDeleteSarah Weiss
ReplyDeleteLanguage:
what does "yare" mean?
Characterization:
Does the master have the most authority on the ship even though he is not referred to by a name?
Plot:
why is the setting taking place on a ship? does this represent something larger?
Imperialism:
how does The Tempest relate to imperialism, does it have to do anything with Alonso (the king of Naples)?
Literature: Why does Shakespeare write th after a pronoun. For example in Act 1, Scene 2, Page 4 PROSPERO is speaking line 81, he said "set all hearts i' th' state"
ReplyDeleteCharacterization: Since Ferdinand is the prince even though he is not speaking he is mentioned in Act 1, scene 1, page 4 "The king and prince at prayers" is he still one of the characters in this scene?
Sarah
ReplyDeleteYare maens "you", If my memory serves me correctly this comes up in Pirates of the carribean when they are on the Black Pearl.
Kiara it is prononuced "aye the", you must say it fluently
ReplyDeleteTo add on my question about Imperialism, could Shakespeare be using irony in that name? Is it like the ridiculous names in Candide?
ReplyDeleteOh! Thank you Robert.
ReplyDeletecharacterization- Are Alonso and the master the same characters or two different people?
ReplyDeleteimperialism- Does the fact that Prospero was removed from power in his own land by Antonio and Alonso have anything to do with imperialism? Obtaining ones lands for power through any means necessary sounds alot like imperialism at work to me.
What does Prospero mean when he says “and pluck my magic garment on me” ( Act 1 Line 29)?
ReplyDelete-Janet
Before stating that; Prospero was about to explain to his daughter his lifes deception and the reason for his conjuring up a spell to harm those on the ship. Prospero tells his daughter Miranda " I should inform thee farther. Lend thy hand And pluck my magic garment from me" (act 1 line 27-28). Overall Prospero wishes for his daughter to lend him support by taking off his garment which he considers magical so he could commence his lifes story.
Plot:
ReplyDeleteWhy did Prospero's brother Antonio send Prospero to a stranded island?
If Prospero was so powerful with magic, why didn't he stop them or find a way to get off the island?
Why is everyone on the ship in the first place? Where are they taking the King?
What is Miranda's purpose in the play?
Answer
(david sosa)
characterization- Are Alonso and the master the same characters or two different people?
The master and Alonso are two different people. Alonso is the King of Naples while the Master is the master of the ship, of Boatswains and the Mariners.
(http://absoluteshakespeare.com/guides/tempest/characters/characters.htm)
Jared Elraheb
ReplyDelete1.
Language: What does the word gape mean? What does the word yare mean?
Characterization: How does Prospero receive magic to raise a storm? Is he gifted by someone with this magic or is he born with it?
Plot: Why did the book start out with characters on a ship? Where was this ship going to?
Imperialism: Will people from other countries soon come to the barren island that Prospero has been stranded on for 12 years? Will they help him leave or ignore him?
Literary Elements: What form of writing is Shakespeare using? Why? Does it indicate or hint at the time period this story is taking place?
2. Does the master have the most authority on the ship even though he is not referred to by a name? Sarah Weiss
I do not think the master has most authority on the ship. All he mainly does is direct the ship and his crew mates/workers if any. He is just keeping King Alonso of Naples up to date on this status of his journey and how well everything is going. Therefore, I would have to say that the master is not the most powerful man on the ship, the king of Naples still possesses all power.
To answer Richards question:
ReplyDeleteWhy doesn't the boatswain show respect to the people who is above him?
Boatswain isn't necessarily not showing respect for those above him but rather remaining his composure and enforcing it. Throughout the shipwreck Boatswain is in charge of making sure the mariners do what they can to prevent the uprising storm. He is in the position lower then the master and has certain duties he must fulfill aboard the ship, Boatswain just addresses this in a rather vigorous but good-natured manner.
Plot:
ReplyDeleteWhere did the storm take place?
How did Prospero acquire his powers?
Anna Liang
ReplyDeleteLanguage: What is a councilor? Which rank is a councilor suppose to be in?
Characterization: What happened to Ferdinand?
He was mentioned in the italics, which he came into the ship with Alonso, Sebastian, Antonio, and Gonzalo. Ferdinand was never mentioned again.
Plot:
What happened to the Prospero and Miranda that led them to an island, when the Prospero is a former duke of Milan, and Miranda is Prospero’s daughter?
Shouldn’t they be living in luxury?
Imperialism:
Where is Imperialism happening in this book?
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JOHN CRUZ: Isn't Antonio the only important one out of the mariners?
Well, Antonio is the brother of the Prospero. He isn’t the only important character and he isn’t a mariner. Antonio and Alonso, the king of Naples, set up an evil plan that had casted Prospero onto exile. So I don’t really thing Antonio is the only important one because Alonso is also in the ship. Also the Prospero might be an important character too. He would want revenge from his brother and Alonso (Blurb on the back of the book).
Language: What is a boatswain?
ReplyDeleteA worker on a ship, he/she controls the work of other workers on the ship.
http://www.answers.com/topic/boatswain
Language: What does “yare” mean?
To be prepared and ready
http://www.answers.com/topic/yare
Language: What is a wench?
A female servant
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wench
Characterization: Did the Duke of Milan not want a daughter that wasn’t his own, so Miranda went to live with her “real” father?
Plot: How did Ferdinand and Miranda fall in love?
ReplyDeleteHow did the Prospero gain his power?
Where are they going to?
Literary Elements: Why does Shakespeare always use poems?
Grace Tan
ReplyDelete1. Language:
What does "What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time?" mean? [Page 15 Line 61-62]
Character:
How does Miranda and Prospero relate to the Boatswain and others?
Plot:
Why is Prospero casting the storm on the ship?
Imperialism:
Was Prospero kicked out of his kingdom because of imperialism or was just lost on an island?
2. Sally Gee
Language:
On page 13, line 29, what does Prospero mean by "pluck my magic garment from me?"
I think it just means him taking off his cloak because in parenthesis, it says "Putting aside his cloak"
John Huang
ReplyDeleteAnswering Grace Tan's questions:
Character: How does Miranda and Prospero relate to the Boatswain and others?
Miranda and Prospero is related by one of the crew member on the ship, Antonio. )According to page 17 line 85) Prospero states that his brother is Antonio and since Miranda is the Prospero, this makes Antonio, Miranda's uncle.
John Huang
ReplyDeleteQuestions on Act 1 Scene 1:
Literary Elements: What is the ropes and hanging suppose to symbolize when the crew members (Antonio and Gonzalo) uses these specific words to describe Boatswain's heroic actions?
Language;
ReplyDeleteWhat does whoreson mean?
What is a topmast?
Plot;
What did Prospero and Miranda do in order to bring them to the island?
Imperialism;
Is the Archduke on this voyage to conquer lands?
Parandis (Amy) Nejati
ReplyDeletePlot: How was the social hierarchy if the members on the crew ship established?