As per your request, I have set up six different blog entries for you to post your comments about your research and then your comments about others' research under your character's very own blog entry.
A. Answer these questions in the first posting:
1. How do the indirect and direct characterization differ?
2. How would you choose to perform your character after looking at both types of
his characterization?
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Lines from book Exact:
ReplyDelete1.For my part, the sea cannot drown me.
(Act 3 sc.2 lines 10-13)
: Direct
2.His daughter and I will be
king and queen—save our graces!
(Act 3 sc.2 lins 103-105)
:Direct
3. CALIBAN
Art thou afeard?
STEPHANO
No, monster, not I.
(Act 3 Sc.2 lines 126-127)
4.Tell not me. When the butt is out, we will drink water. Not
a drop before. Therefore bear up and board 'em.—Servant-
monster, drink to me.
(Act 3 Sc.2 lines 1-5)
: Direct
5.Trinculo, run into no further danger. Interrupt the monster
one word further, and, by this hand, I’ll turn my mercy out
o' doors and make a stockfish of thee.
(Act 3 sc.2 lines 67-69)
: Direct
6.Indirect:
CALIBAN
-I do beseech thy greatness
(ACT.3 Sc.2 line 63)
7. Indirect:
TRINCULO to STEPHANO:
Or walk either. You’ll just lie there like sleeping dogs and say nothing.
(Act 3 Sc.2 lines 16-20)
8. Indirect.
CALIBAN to STEPHANO :
How does thy honor? Let me lick thy shoe.
(indicates TRINCULO) I’ll not serve him. He’s not valiant.
(Act 3 SC.2 lines 21-23)
9.Indirect.
CALIBAN:
(to STEPHANO)
Lo, how he mocks me! Wilt thou let him, mylord?
1.Question 1: The Indirect and Direct Characterizations differ greatly in ways Stephano is described. Stephano thinks so highly of himself now that he thinks Trinculo and Caliban are his subjects.
Although Caliban see's Stephano as lord, Trinculo thinks he's rather stupid.
2.Question 2:
I chose to perform my character by hoe he is seen by indirect quotes. I think all the wine has gotten to him so he might just be talking a lot of crap. I feel the indirect quotes say who Stephano is.
These are my peices of information from the text
ReplyDelete1)INDIRECT
STEPHANO: This is a scurvy tune too. But here's my comfort.
CALIABAN: Do not torment me!O!
(Act2, Scene2, lines 56-58)
2)INDIRECT
CALIBAN: I have seen thee in her, and I do adore thee...
STEPHANO: Come, swear to that...
(Act2, Scene2, lines 145-148)
3)INDIRECT
STEPHANO: We'll not run, Monsieur Monster.
TRINCULO: Nor go neither. But you'll lie like dogs, and yet say nothing neither.
(Act3, Scene2, lines 20-22)
4)INDIRECT
CALIBAN: I thank my noble lord. Wilt thou be pleased to harken once again to the suit I made to thee?
(Act3, Scene2, lines 42-43)
5)DIRECT AND INDIRECT
STEPHANO: Trinculo, keep a good tounge in your head...
(Act3, Scene2, lines 38-39)
5)INDIRECT
TRINCULO: I did not give the lie! Out o' your wits and hearing too?...
(Act3, Scene2, lines 85-86)
6)DIRECT
STEPHANO: At thy request, monster, I will do reason, any reason.-Come on, Trinculo, let us sing.
(Act3, Scene3, lines 131-132)
Ms.Karvunis's questions.
1) The indirect and direct characterization differ because one gives you a better understanding of the character and who he might really be. Trinculo sees him as a nut because he asks Stephano if he is out of his mind because he would only believe Caliban. Caliban sees him as noble due to the fact that he calls him a noble person. Also at first Caliban sees him as evil because he exclaimed not to torment him. I see Stephano as a good man but with a small anger problem because he does attack Trinculo. The direct characterization is unreliable because you can say anything about yourself. Stephano says that he will do any request and he could veiw himself as great by saying that
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2) I would perform my character based on the indirect characterization because it shows more who the person is and what he is because it is people's opinions that matter, not your personal opinion because you can think any which way of yourself. An example would be the Presidents because, they can think they are great but the population can think they are bad presidents.
J.Castillo, you might want to explain a little on you answers to the two questions we need to answer.
Does anyone know how to use the concordance on that website? When I type in Stephano, only his lines come up, so how am I supposed to fill in the chart? Thanks to whoever helps. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is what you have to use and you need to decide how those lines show who Stephano is, either by direct or indirect characterization.
ReplyDeleteWhen I searched Stephano on the concordance, only 11 results popped up. Can someone help me with where they got their answers?
ReplyDeleteTrust me that there are more because if I remember right there were at least sixty (60) sets of lines for Stephano. Copy the website and BE speciffic.
ReplyDeleteCharacter: Stephano Work: The Tempest
I tried that but I only got 11 results, so I'm not sure. I'll include 3 from the book then.
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ReplyDeleteDirect
ReplyDelete1. “Trinculo, the king and all our company else being drowned, we will inherit here. Here bear my bottle” (Act 2, Scene 2, lines 180-182).
2. “Out o’ th’ moon, I do assure thee. I was the man i’ the moon when time was” (Act 2, Scene 2, lines 143-144).
3. “Come, kiss” [to Caliban] (Act 2, Scene 2, line 163).
4. “by this light, thou shall be my lieutenant, monster, or my standard” [About Caliban] (Act 3, Scene 2, lines 16-17).
5. “Monster, I’ll kill this man. His daughter and I will be king and queen” (Act 3, Scene 2, lines 116-177).
Indirect
1. Trinculo- “O King Stephano! O peer!” (Act 4, Scene 1, line 242).
2. Trinculo- “O Worthy Stephano! Look what a wardrobe here is for thee” (Act 4, Scene 1, lines 242-243).
3. Caliban- “That’s a brave god and bears celestial liquor” (Act 2, Scene 2, line 121).
4. Caliban- “I will kneel to him” (Act 2, Scene 2, line 122).
5. Caliban- O’ll kiss thy foot. I’ll swear myself thy subject” (Act 2, Scene 2, line 158).
1. Indirect characterization and direct characterization differ in many ways. Indirect characterization shows another character’s point of view of that character. This can either be the same, or different from the character’s personal point of view. With the character Stephano, the examples I cited above show that other characters such as Trinculo and Caliban think of Stephano different than what Stephano portrays himself to be. With indirect characterization, Stephano seems to be this “God” basically, it’s like Trinculo and Caliban have not seen someone as great as Stephano. With direct characterization, Stephano proves himself to be a power-hungry drunken person. He shows in his lines that he, himself, believes he has more power than Trinculo and Caliban. This is because of the way that Trinculo and Caliban speak to him- constantly saying “King Stephano!” and such. These two differ because they are from different point of views of the character, and they can also change your own view of the character and think your own of them.
2. After looking at both these types of characterization, I would choose to perform Stephano based on the direct characterization. I think this is the best way to show who he is because in my eyes he is just power-hungry and just wants Trinculo and Caliban to treat him as if he were a king. Although Trinculo and Caliban’s views are different, I think the way Stephano speaks towards others says more than what they have to say. The direct characterization shows what Stephano wants which is power over the island and for Caliban to be his servant. In my point of view, this is the best way to show Stephano because they are lines coming from his mind, and what he thinks- it shows what he wants.
Robert-
ReplyDeleteSometimes people's opinions are wrong. They're mostly wrong because they don't truly know who that person is. Mostly, first impressions are what decide this. Caliban and Trinculo do not really know who Stephano is because he is drunk. He can be a totally different person with different wants and a different voice if he was not drunk. Trinculo and Caliban do not know what the true Stephano is and neither do we.
Direct vs. indirect characterization
ReplyDelete1)INDIRECT
"TRINCULO- 'Lord' quoth he! That a monster should be such a natural!" (III, ii, 31)
2) DIRECT "STEPHANO
Monster, I will kill this man: his daughter and I will be king and queen--save our graces!--and Trinculo and thyself shall be viceroys. Dost thou like the plot, Trinculo?"
(III,ii, LINES 105-108)
3) DIRECT
"CALIBAN
Within this half hour will he be asleep: Wilt thou destroy him then?
STEPHANO-Ay, on mine honour."
(III,ii, LINES 112-114)
4) DIRECT
"CALIBAN- Art thou afeard?
STEPHANO- No, monster, not I."
(III,ii, LINES 132-133)
5)INDIRECT
"CALIBAN- I thank my noble lord. Wilt thou be pleased to hearken once again to the suit I made to thee?"
(III,ii,36-37)
6)INDIRECT
"TRINCULO- A most ridiculous monster, to make a wonder of a Poor drunkard!"
(II,ii, lines 165- 166)
Questions:
1. How do the indirect and direct characterization differ?
Indirect and Direct characterization differ because each describe a person from different view points; what a person thinks about himself and what others think about him. Caliban thinks of Stephano as a noble with great power and honor and so does Stephano himself. Trinculo probably knew Stephano before the island days and thinks of him as not a lord and totally opposite of Caliban's thinkings. People see a person in totally different ways.
2)How would you choose to perform your character after looking at both types of
his characterization?
I would choose to perform him as a wack, what he really should be. He has no power and is Alonso's butler. By the way Trinculo speaks to him, he probably used to be pretty pathetic. Caliban's opinions do not really matter because from the text, it sounds like he is too gullible. Therefore, Stephano is a fool who wishes he had power.
LauraAshley-
ReplyDeletealthough you make a good point,I disagree. I think Trinculo had known Stephano from when they worked together with King Alonso so I believe Trinculo did know how Stephano really was. From the way Trinculo talks to Stephano, Stephano must have been very hopeless and powerless.
One meeting with a person can tell alot about a person, at least who they and their attitudes. That is all you really need to know because what they desire is mainly extra although it could be important latter on.
ReplyDeleteLauraAshley, how can an opinion be wrong, when it is the way you think.
ReplyDeleteAn example would be one person saying that the United States is the best country and another saying that it is not thhe best. Who's correct and who's wrong?
Robert-
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Robert. Both men, Trinculo and Stephano most definitely know each other. Both men served King Alonso. Trinculo was the servant and Stephano was the butler. They were guaranteed to meet one another while at service to the king
Direct:
ReplyDelete“Come on, then. Down, and swear” (Shakespeare 85 line 168).
“We will inherit here” (Shakespeare 87 line 181).
“O brave monster! Lead the way” (Shakespeare 87 line 195).
“Put off that gown, Trinculo. By this hand, I’ll have that gown” (Shakespeare 137 line 254-255).
“Trinculo, keep a good tongue in your head” (Shakespeare 101 line 38).
“Kneel and repeat it” (Shakespeare 101 line 44).
“Monster, I will kill this man” (Shakespeare 105 line 116).
“This will prove a brave kingdom to me” (Shakespeare 107 line 157).
“I’ll pull thee by the lesser legs” (Shakespeare 83 line 106).
“Did I so? Take that. [He beats Trinculo]” (Shakespeare 103 line 83).
“This is a very scurvy tune to sing at a man’s funeral” (Shakespeare 79 line 45).
“I escaped upon a butt of a sack, which the sailors heaved o’erboard” (Shakespeare 83 line 125).
Indirect:
Trinculo: “for I am Trinculo – be not afeard- thy good friend Trinculo” (Shakespeare 83 line 104-105).
Caliban: “I’ll kiss thy foot. I’ll swear myself thy subject” (Shakespeare 85 line 158).
Caliban: “I prithee, be my god” (Shakespeare 85 line 155).
Caliban: “[sings] has a new master” (Shakespeare 87 line 191).
Trinculo: “O king Stephano” (Shakespeare 137 line 247).
Caliban: “my king’’ (Shakespeare 137 line 240).
Caliban: “I thank my noble lord” (Shakespeare 101 line 41).
Trinculo: ““Lord” quoth he? That monster should be such a natural” (Shakespeare 101 line 35).
Caliban: “Let me lick thy shoe” (Shakespeare 99 line 25).
1. How do the indirect and direct characterization differ?
Indirect characterization is when someone else talks about the character. It describes the character with their opinion. It’s what other people think of the character. Direct characterization is when the character itself is talking about him/herself.
2. How would you choose to perform your character after looking at both types of his characterization?
I would perform my character with both direct and indirect. Performing with direct shows who he thinks he is. If I perform with indirect as well, it shows what other people think of him too. Using both types of characterization shows who my character, Stephano, really is.
Direct:
ReplyDelete“Kneel and repeat it. I will stand, and so shall Trinculo.” (Act 3, Scene 2, Lines 44-45).
Direct:
“If I can recover him and keep him tame, I will not take too much for him.” (Act 2, Scene 2, lines 78-79).
Direct: “—Trinculo, the King and all our company else being drowned, we will inherit here.” (Act 2, Scene 2, lines 180-181).
Indirect and direct ?
“Caliban: I’ll kiss thy foot. I’ll swear myself thy subject.
Stephano: Come on, then. Down, and swear.” (Act 2, Scene 2, lines 158-159).
Indirect:
Trinculo: “…for I am Trinculo – be not afeard – thy good friend Trinculo.” (Act 2, Scene 2, lines 104-105).
Indirect: “That’s a brave god and bears celestial liquor. I will kneel to him.” (Act 2, Scene 2, lines 121-123).
Indirect:
Caliban: “Hast thou not dropped from heaven?” (Act 2, Scene 2, line 142).
Indirect:
Caliban: “How does thy Honor? Let me lick thy shoe. I’ll not serve him; he’s not valiant.” (Act 3, Scene 2, lines 25-26).
Indirect:
Caliban: “If thy greatness will revenge it on him–for I now thou darest, but this thing dare not–” (Act 3, Scene 2, lines 60-62).
Indirect:
Caliban: “Thou shalt be lord of it and I’ll serve thee.” (Act 3, Scene 2, line 64).
Indirect:
Trinculo: “I did not give the lie. Out o' your wits and hearing too? A pox o' your bottle! This can sack and drinking do. A murrain on your monster, and the devil take your fingers!” (Act 3, Scene 2, lines 85-88).
Indirect:
Caliban: “Thou makest me merry. I am full of pleasure.” (Act 3, Scene 3, line 128).
1. Indirect and direct characterization differs because they are different point of views of different characters. Stephano thinks highly of himself and wants to take over the island as king. This is because Caliban thinks of Stephano as a god who is very brave and kind. Trinculo has a different view of Stephano. He does not think Stephano is a god. He gets kind of annoyed with Caliban thinking that Stephano is a god.
2. Looking at both types of Stephano’s characterization, I would perform Stephano based on his indirect characterization. It shows more of what the character is like and how he thinks of himself. How Caliban thinks of him made Stephano think that he should be king. The direct characterization kind of reflects off of the indirect characterizations.
Jessica, in your response you wrote that you would perform Stephano with indirect, but later on it seems like you're going to mix in both direct and indirect. I'm doing the same thing! I think performing with indirect shows Stephano's king/lord status.
ReplyDeleteSandy-
ReplyDeleteActually, I kind of agree with your idea that you should perform using both characterizations. Since the indirect and direct reflect on each other, they kind of mix together.
Direct-
ReplyDeleteStephano: Monster, I will kill this man. His daughter and I will be king and queen- save out Graces! - And Trinculo and thyself shall be vicerays donst thou like the plot Trinculo? (Act 3, Scene 2; lines 116- 119)
Stephano: I prithee now, lead the way without anymore talking.- Trinculo, the king and all our company else being drowned, we will inherit here.- here bear my bottle-Fellow Trinculo, we’ll fill him by and by again. (Act 2, Scene 2; lines 179-183)
Stephano: Trinculo, run into no further danger. Interrupt the monster one word further, and by this hand, I’ll turn my mercy out o’ doors and make a stockfish of thee. (Act 3, Scene 2; lines 75-78)
Stephano: Do I so? Take thou that. [He beats Trinculo.] As you like this, give me the lie another time. (Act 3, Scene 2; lines 83-84)
Indirect-
Caliban: I’ll kiss thy foot. I’ll swear myself thy subject. (Act 2 Scene 2; line 157)
Caliban: How does thy Honor? Let me lick thy shoe. I’ll not serve him; he is not valiant. (Act 3, Scene 2; lines 25-26)
Caliban: Lo, how he mocks me! Wilt thou let him, my lord? (Act 3, Scene 2; lines 33-34)
Caliban: I thank my noble lord. Wilt thou be pleased to harken once again to suit I made thee? (Scene 3, Scene 2; lines 42-43)
Trinculo: I did not give the lie! Out o’ your wits and hearing too? A pox o’ your bottle! This can sack and drinking do. Murrain on your monster, and the devil take your fingers! (Act 3, Scene 2; lines 85-88)
Question 1) a direct and indirect characterization differ by the point of view. A direct characterization is what one thinks of himself/herself. But an indirect characterization is the thought that someone else has on someone. The difference is the point of view. Stephano thinks he is great and noble. As for others, they can think the same or different. Caliban thinks Stephano as a great and noble man too. As for Trinculo, he thinks Stephano is a stupid drunk.
Question 2) looking at the direct and indirect characterizations, I choose to perform Stephano as indirect because Stephano was drunk, so he must’ve spoken without thinking about it. Indirect shows how he really is since people see him how he is. Direct just makes him look like he is great when in reality he is a great drunk.
1. I feel that indirect characterization and direct characterization differ in how many examples of my character I could obtain through each. Through direct characterization I have the whole book to read not only could I see what my character says but what others say about my character. Through indirect characterization I am blindly trusting a website to do my work which I could have done much better.
ReplyDeleteDirect
"I'll swear upon that bottle to be thy true subject for the liquor is not earthly"-Caliban
(Act 2 lines 129-130)
"Hast thou not dropped from heaven"-Caliban
(Act 2 line 142)
"come on then down and swear"-Stephano
(Act 2 line 159)
"ill show thee every fertile inch o' th' island, and i will kiss thy foot. I prithee, be my god"-Caliban
(Act 2 line 154-155)
Indirect
"If i can recover him and keep him tame, I will not take to much for him; he shall pay for him, that hath him and that sundly
(Act 2 line 80-82)
"My man monster hath drowned his tongue in sack. For my part, the sea can not drown me. I swam, ere I could recover the shore, five and thirty leagues off and on, by this light.-Thou shalt be my lieutenant, monster, or my standard."
(Act 3 line 12-16).
"Monster, I will kill this man. His daughter and I will be king and queen-save our graces!-and Trinculo and thyself shall be viceroys.-Dost thou like the plot, Trinculo?"
(Act 3 line 116-119)
"Trinculo, if you trouble him anymore in 's tale, by this hand, I will supplant some of your teeth"
(Act 3 line 45-46)
2. After looking at both types of characterization I would choose to perform my character through direct characterization. Not only would direct characterization allow me to perform with quotes my character says but with quotes other characters say about my character. Overall this would help obtain a better understanding of who Stephano really is to himself and others around him.
I agree with Santos because while one form of characterization might display the point of view of one person the other would show the point of view of other characters directed towards that person. Stephano might see himself as powerful and in control as Caliban see;s him alike but Trinculo views Stephano as a big joke. The difference is in point of views.
ReplyDeleteIndirect:
ReplyDelete- Stephano:"You cannot tell who's your friend. Open your chap again." (Act 2 Scene 2 Line 84 - 89)
- Caliban: "These be fine things, an if they be not sprites. That's a brave god and bears celestial liquor. I will kneel to him." (Act 2 Scene 2 Line 120-123)
- Caliban: "Hast thou not dropped from heaven?"(Act 2 Scene 2 Line 142)
- Stephano: "...Triculo, the King and all our company ele being drowned, we will inherit here. (Act 2 Scene 2 Line 179-183)
Direct:
- Caliban: "Lo, how he mocks me! Wilt thou let him, my lord? (Act 3, Scene 2 Line 33-34
- Trinculo: "By this light, a most perfidious and drunken monster. When's god's asleep, he'll rob his bottle." (Act 2 Scene 2 Line 156-157)
- Caliban: How does thy Honor? Let me lick thy shoe. I'll not serve himl he is not valiant. (Act 3 Scene 2 Line 25-26)
- Caliban: Thou shalt be lord of it, and I'll serve thee. (Act 3 Scene 2 Line 65)
- Stephano: "Come on, then. Down, and swear. (Act 2 Scene 2 Line 159)
1) Indirect and Direct are differ because indirect is mostly based on other people's opinion are and their point of view. People's opinion is based on their action. Direct is based on their action, the way they act.
2)After looking at these type of characterization, I consider my character, Stephano as direct because Stephano is drunk. Being drunk made him act like how he's acting now. He probably doesn't even know what's he doing. I would performed my character as a naive drunkard man who doesn't even think.
David, I don't think your answer to question one answers how indirect and direct are different. You're talking about the difference between a website and the book? I don't understand what you're trying to say for question one... Is that an example?
ReplyDeleteDirect
ReplyDelete"Mooncalf, speak once in thy life, if thou beest a good mooncalf" (Act 3, Sc, 2, L. 21-22).
"Out o' the moon i do assure thee. I was the man in the moon when time was" (Act 2, Sc. 2, L. 139- 140).
"I will ill this man: his daughter and I will be King and Queen" (Act 3, Sc. 2, L. 105- 106).
Indirect:
"Caliban:...Has a new master: get a new man. Freedo, hey-day! hey-dey, freedom!" (Act 2, sc. 2, L. 186- 187).
"Alonso: Is not this my drunken butler?" (Act 5, Sc. 1, L 316).
"Trinculo: Wilt come, i'd follow Stephano" (Act 3, Sc.2, L.151).
"Prospero: You'ld be King o' this island, sirrah?" (Act 5, Sc. 1, L. 326).
Indirect and direct point of views differ based on the character. What a character wants for himself, is how they will potray themself. Stephano wants to be King of the island, and not only that but to rule over others. He wants self empowerment, so he portrays himself as Godly to Caliban so that he may gain some sort of socail status. Now, because he is a drunken butler, he is reminded by those who are higher than him, such as his master, Alonso. Alonso views him much differently than Caliban for a few reasons. Caliban has a lot to gain from stephano (or so he thinks), whereas Alonso has more than Stephano can dream of. Alonso is also in rule of Stephano, where Caliban is the ruler of no one. Alonso and Caliban also need Stephano for different things. Caliban needs him so he can run away and escape Prospero's rule. Alonso simply needs Stephano to wait on him.
If this isn't proof enough of how their views differ, Prospero and trinculo also see and need Stephano for very different things. Prospero sees him as completely insignificant because Prospero is (or can be considered) the untimate ruler.
I would perform the character Stephano exactly as what he is, a drunken fool! I would play him almost as if he were a child wishing to be ruler of the universe, lisp and all. He's drunk, so needless to say his footing would not be the best, and tripping every so often would be completely necessary. On top of that, he likes to sing. It's almost as if he is in what he thinks is a dream, only it's real life.
A point i would also like to make is that indirect characterization also focus' on the opposing character and it is a clear way to compare and contrast characters. It shows whos' opinions stand where, and not only that but what this socail class thinks of other socail status'.
ReplyDeleteJacqueline I disagree with your statement for answer two. Stephano is more parrallel with his indirect characterization. You have to remember, in Stephano's head, he is a magnificent almost God like. Now, obviously his peers and master don't feel the same way. In actuality, all Stephano is, is a drunken butler. everyone nows this with the exceptiopn of himself and Caliban.
ReplyDeleteDavid i also disagree with your response to the second question. Although I agree that it is important to portray the character through how they believe themselves to be, I think that shows more through the actual quotes. If you prtray the character through indirect characterization, you are showing the viewer what the character truly is. Most characters, especailly Stephano, do not like to show their true colors.
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ReplyDelete1. Indirect and direct characterization differs because of the forms through which a character is perceived. In Direct characterization, a character is judged based on their actions and things they have stated. Through direct characterization one can infer what kind of person the character is by observing their views, their reactions, and their statements. In indirect characterization one judges a character through another character's eyes. You must observe how another character interacts with the main character and infer what kind of person the character is.
ReplyDeleteA: Alonso- Is not this Stephano, my drunken butler? (Act 5, Scene 1, Line 316) This is an example of indirect characterization because these are not Stephano’s exact words. This is how Alonso saw Stephano; as just his foolish drunken butler who had no power.
B: Trinculo: O king Stephano, O peer, O worthy Stephano, look what a wardrobe here is for thee (Line 249). This is an example of indirect characterization. Stephano is being perceived as a king. He is seen as greatness through the eyes of Trinculo and Caliban.
C: Stephano- Drink, servant monster….. (Line 10). This is an example of direct characterization. Stephano can be judged by something that he himself says. Stephano can be seen as a sort of tyrant because only one day after he met Caliban he is calling Caliban a servant.
2. After observing Stephano through indirect and direct characterization my views of him have not changed. I would perform him as a drunken fool who is blind to the fact that he has no power or control. In my performance of Stephano he would be the man who believes that he must be important and strives to be important. Stephano finds his power and control through Trinculo and Caliban. He secretly knows that they are fools as well yet he enjoys being called master and feeling needed.
A: “Come on down and swear" (line 58). Stephano was making Caliban go own on his knees and swear that he’s be his loyal subject. This shows that Stephano truly desired power and he attempted to gain it through Caliban and Trinculo.
B: “Caliban-…I will kneel to him” (line 120). Caliban was exclaiming that we would be more that glad to serve Stephano. This shows that Stephano chose Caliban to be his slave because Caliban is foolish and a wimp. Caliban has false hopes in Stephano killing Prospero. Stephano know about these false hopes and he is feeding off Caliban’s fear of Prospero.
C: “…by this hand, I’ll turn my mercy out o’ doors and make a stock fish of thee.” (Line 121). Stephano was threatening Trinculo since Ariel was pretending to be Trinculo. Stephano was asserting his control over Trinculo. He was determined to make Trinculo fear him and follow his commands.
Indirect:
ReplyDeleteTrinculo: a most ridiculous monster, to make a wonder of a poor dunkard (Act 2 Scene 2 Lines 171-172).
Caliban: Hast thou not dropped from heaven (Act 2 Scene 2 Line 142).
Caliban: Let me lick thy shoes. I'll not serve him; he is not valiant (Act 3 Scene 2 lines 42-43).
Direct:
Stephano: This will prove a great kingdom for me, where I shall have my music for nothing (Act 3 Scene 2 Lines 157-158).
Stephano: Interupt the monster one word further, and by this hand, ill turn my mercy out o' doors and make a stockfish of thee (Act 3 Scene 2 Lines 76-78).
Caliban: Within this half hour will he be asleep. Wilt thou destroy him then?
Stephano: Ay, on mine honor (Act 3 Scene 2 Lines 124-126).
1.) I believe that there is some correlation between indirect and direct characterization. Trinculo seems to have respect for Stephano. Caliban seems to only have respect for Stephano because of his wine, and because of what Stephano may be able to do for Caliban. Trinculo and Caliban fill Stephano's thoughts about him being so great. Stephano then starts thinking that he truly is great. Since Stephano is drunk most of the scenes, he says things that he probably wouldn't say if he where sober like he would kill Prospero for Caliban.
2.) I believe that I would act the in the indirect way, but I believe that it wouldn't make much of a difference because Stephano is caught up with being a "master" for Caliban. What he doesn't know is that he is going to be doing something really good for Caliban, but bad for him, and he probably has yet to realize it.
I think I have a different way of seeing this. Please feel free to agree or disagree.
-Robert-
ReplyDeleteI really like your interpetation of Indirect and direct characterization. I still believe that indirect and direct characterizartion depends on where the information is coming from but I never though it could be how reliable the point of view is. If the way you are discribing direct and indirect characterization is correct then i agree with your decision to go with Indirect characterization. In this case Indirect characterization would be more honest and present the character in a straight forward way.
Yay Allyson agrees with me! :)
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