Create a monologue for your newly assigned character identifying what he desires and how he will obtain this.
You must:
1. Use word only from the play to create a monologue about your character from his perspective
2. Pre-write by answering and citing the 5 W's and How about your character.
3. Be prepared to perform this monologue in class. It should be typed.
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ReplyDeleteWhere was Trinculo this whole time?
Who knows, odds are all of the new charaters were on the ship but we didn't see them Semir.
ReplyDeleteYou're probably right, Robert.
ReplyDeleteWill Ferdinand finally meet/see Ariel?
ReplyDeleteAlso, why was Ferdinand so drawn to Ariel's melody?
Do I have to do this? I didn't get a character because i wasn't here the whole week.
ReplyDeleteSantos:
ReplyDeleteif I were you, I would email Ms. Karvunis and tell her your situation. I'm sure she will understand. Also, you can read The tempest online. Since we are not used to reading Shakespeare's style of writing, Ms. Karvunis said that it was okay for us to use Sparknotes for help. There, they have a section called 'No fear Shakespeare', that has the entire book ready to read online for free. As well, it has a section where you can read the original text and next to it, it will give you the modern english translation. Hope this helps.
It helps alot man thanks.
ReplyDeleteNo problem.
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ReplyDeleteWho is Temperance? A wench is a girl or women.
Wench: a girl or young woman.
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/wench)
" ANTONIO
Temperance was a delicate wench.
SEBASTIAN
Ay, and a subtle, as he most learnedly delivered."
(Act 2 Sc.1 Page 55)
Character:Canibal
ReplyDeleteDoes anybody have any suggestions or traits about Canibal?
Plot:
ReplyDeleteWhy is there warped logic in the book like Caliban takes Stephano for a god yet he is drunk at that moment (Act 2 Sc 2 Line 155)? Is there a satire of the natives as being dumb?
I think you mean Caliban. There is a point to be brought out that if you were to rearrange his name it would be spelled canibal. That part could have been related to the fact that Shakespeare wanted to bring out the fact towards colonialism or in other words imperialism. Character traits would be desperate, lonely, unique. Desperate to be free from Prospero. He hates him and the language he speaks because its the same Prospero speaks. Lonely because he has no more of his kind. That explains why he tried to rape Miranda because he wanted to make more of the same people as he is. Unique, because of Shakespeare makes it seem that he is the only one of his kind left.
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ReplyDeleteFERDINAND
Most sure, the goddess
On whom these airs attend! Vouchsafe my prayer
May know if you remain upon this island;
And that you will some good instruction give
How I may bear me here: my prime request,
Which I do last pronounce, is, O you wonder!
If you be maid or no?
MIRANDA
No wonder, sir;
But certainly a maid.
Language: I was wondering what Ferdinand was asking Miranda. Was he asking her if she was married or not when he said "maid"?
Vicky
ReplyDeleteA maid means an unmarried young woman so Ferdinand probably asked if she was married or not.
Hope it helps :]
Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone could help me with some help on Stephano, he's a bit of a confusing character and I'm not sure how to explain him in my monologue that well.
ReplyDeleteHi All. First of all, let Santos know he should do Stephano, if he hasn't selected a character already. Secondly, Matt has some great advice. Third, read the scenes aloud!!!!!
ReplyDeleteStephano and Trinculo are Shakespeare's jester-like characters. He always has them in his plays to lighten the situation. They are called fools. Usually the fools of one of his plays are foolish but also, through their folly, reveal some human truths like deception or acceptance. It is usually ironic that such stupid characters reveal the lesson.
Think about how Stephano and Trinculo mirror Sebastian and Antonio. They have similar plots for power but one is real and one is from a drunken idea.
Semir-
ReplyDeleteWhere was Trinculo this whole time?
Trinculo was with Caliban and Stephano. It must have been where Caliban lives because it said in the txt that “[He lies down and covers himself with a cloak.]” (Act 2. Sc 2. Page 77.)
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ReplyDeletehttp://www.speak-the-speech.org/MiniTempest.mp3
ReplyDeleteThis is the Audio, where its easier to read the book.
Character: For the pre-notes what would the "what" and "when" stand for in terms of our characters?
ReplyDeleteKristal:
ReplyDeleteFor the "what" you can maybe put "What's happening?" "What might happen after?"
When: "When is the situation occurring?" "When did this happen?"
Plot:
ReplyDeleteWhy does Antonio want Sebastian to kill King Alonso if it doesn't get him anywhere? Is it because he wants to have the king as a strong ally?
How long does the monologue have to be, because I don't have much for Stephano to say. I have about 15 sentences, but it looks like a short paragraph.
ReplyDeleteA monolouge should be short, their is no reason to make it about five or ten minuites, it sholud be at max. 1-2min.
ReplyDeleteWhat Caliban says on page 37:
ReplyDelete"...and teach me how
To name the bigger light and how the less,
That burn by day and night."
This appears to be a direct reference to Europeans forcing Christianity on the natives of their colonies. So is Shakespeare glorifying or demonizing colonialism? Because Caliban and Sycorax are portrayed as monsters, implying that they are subhuman,and yet Prospero, who appears to represent a colonist, is torturing and enslaving him. Does shakespeare think that Prospero is justified in doing so, or does he think that both colonists and natives are evil?
I am confused. Does the monologue have to talk about the physical features of the character and talk about what he does? Or does it have to talk about what the charaxter wants to achieve? I don't remember what Ms. Karvunis told us.
ReplyDeleteShadeyrack it only has to be about what the character desires.
ReplyDeleteThanks
ReplyDeleteis Trinculo one of Prospero's summoned spirits?
ReplyDeleteAlice Trinculo is a servent to alonso.
ReplyDeleteSo from what i have observed, Prospero, Caliban, and Alonso are all in the same situation. They have all been plotted against by people who want to take away everything they have. Although they are portrayed as very different characters, and enemies on top of that, there is very little difference between them.
ReplyDeleteWhat does Caliban feel he will gain if he serves Stephano?
ReplyDeleteWhy do some want the king dead?
Will Caliban get freedom or will it be worse than Prospero because Prospero threatens and for all we know, Stephano might not threaten but act ten fold?
The primary character trait of Antonio is his disloyalty, which is shown by his multiple acts of treachery. The two biggest examples of this are when he takes away all of Prospero's power and exiles him away from his kingdom, and also when he plots against King Alonso to kill him and take away his power also. What other important traits describe him other than disloyal, manipulative, and selfish? Does he have any redeeming qualities, or is he just evil?
ReplyDeletePlot: I'm a bit confused so Sebastian and Antonio both wanted to kill Gonzalo? If so than why?
ReplyDeleteWhere the heck did trinculo come from in the first place?
ReplyDeleteMaureen: Where the heck did trinculo come from in the first place?
ReplyDeleteHe's a spirit he can be anywhere lol
Janet Ceron
ReplyDeleteKristal: Plot: I'm a bit confused so Sebastian and Antonio both wanted to kill Gonzalo? If so than why?
Sebastian and Antonio do want to kill Gonzalo and the King of Naples. Antonio persuades Sebastian to kill his brother, the King of Naples. Antonio wants to be the lord of Sebastian just how Gonzalo is the lord of the King Alonso and the only way this can happen is if Sebastian and Antonio kill Gonzalo and King Alonso( Act 2 Lines 301-306).
Kristal and Maureen:
ReplyDeleteIsn't Trinculo the servant to Alonso as the book said in page 3?
Was Trinculo on the ship, and that's why he is on the island now?
Thanks Janet
ReplyDeletePei Qing:
ReplyDeleteYes, Trinculo was on the ship and as well as the other new characters that were introduced. He is the servant to Alonso, not a spirit. Caliban was the one that thought that he and Stephano are spirits that Prospero conjured to torture him.
So let me get this right we have to right as if we are the charachter in the first person?
ReplyDeleteWe have to write like Shakespeare did?
Character: Trinculo
ReplyDeleteFrom Ms. Karvunis's "hint'hint", I think Trinculo is like Antonio but drunken. Trinculo had encouraged his friend to seek for power. He is like a lower class to his mate, Stephano, just like Antonio to Sebastian.
So what was Trinculo doing there? Wouldnt he be with Alosnso if he was his servant?
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if for the monologue we have to write in first person like I or thee or in thrid person?
ReplyDeleteJaafar:
ReplyDeleteSo let me get this right we have to right as if we are the charachter in the first person?
We have to write like Shakespeare did?
We do write as the character in first person. For your second question, if you mean writing in Shakespeare's language, the no.
Janet: Does anyone know if for the monologue we have to write in first person like I or thee or in thrid person?
ReplyDeleteWe have to write the monologue in first person.
Never mind, if Stephano got there it must mean they just landed there from the shipwreck.
ReplyDeleteJanet-
Its third person because your supposed to be talking to yourself
wait third?
ReplyDeleteMaureen:
ReplyDeleteSo what was Trinculo doing there? Wouldnt he be with Alosnso if he was his servant?
Ariel separated everyone into groups after they jumped off the ship.
"In troops I have dispersed them 'bout the isle" (Act 1 Scene 2 line 221).
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ReplyDeleteIm confused.
ReplyDeleteMe too, wouldn't we have to write it along the lines of, " I shall draw my sword: one stroke against thy Gonzalo," this is how i wrote it.
ReplyDeleteExactly, that is what I did too. I used words and phrases from the play and also wrote in first person as if I am my character.
ReplyDeleteI did too, but Maureen said third person thats why I got confused.
ReplyDeleteWhat happening with Caliban?
ReplyDeleteIs he getting tortured?
I think it should be in first person because it has to be from the perspective of your character, and do we have to double space the monologue?
ReplyDeleteJaafar:
ReplyDeleteWhat happening with Caliban?
Is he getting tortured?
Caliban is serving Prospero after when the island was taken from Caliban to Prospero; Prospero enslaved Caliban. Caliban is being tortured. Prospero sends spirits to torture him (Act 2 Scene 2 line 3 - 14).
Jaafar-
ReplyDeleteWhat happening with Caliban?
Caliban was gathering wood for Prospero but when he sees Stephano, he takes him for a god with celestial liquor. Caliban changes his loyalty from Prospero to Stephano.
Is he getting tortured?
I don't think there would be a point to torturing Caliban since if he stays loyal to his master, then he would not be tortured. Prospero may not even need Caliban since he told Ariel that he would be free in two days. Once Ariel is free, Prospero would have already gotten his title back as the Duke of Milan and not need Caliban anymore.
Yes Mandy, we do nee to double space it. It's a school paper, we need to follow the format.
ReplyDeleteAlright, thanks PeiQing. Also, how would we cite when writing? Do we cite it like we did citing imagery/words for Frankenstein?
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ReplyDeleteKristal and Janet:
ReplyDeleteI would say do it the form you feel is best. Ms.Karvunis didn't specify we do it in third or first person so it doesn't really matter and I doubt she'll penalize you for it. Hope that clears things out.
Okay, I am having a hard time writing something original because Gonzalo states what he wants to do and states what he will do and how he will act in order for his idea to come true or work. So can we use most of his words, and maybe take out a few that arent necessary and cite the whole monologue, sentence by sentence? Can somebody help me?
ReplyDeleteKRYSTAL AND JANET--
ReplyDeleteFIRST PERSON*** I don't know why I wrote third sorry.
And about the monologue: do we have to use exact phrases? I have a bunch of phrases but I was wandering if i could use my own words to link them together. It wouldnt make sense if I put all my phrases together.
Why does Caliban choose to disobey Prospero and serve Stephano?
ReplyDeleteTo all confused, basically in our monolouge we have to write as if we were talking to ourselves. Kind of like a diary entry.
ReplyDeleteHow are we supposed to write this monologue?
ReplyDeleteI mean, Gonzalo practically has his own monologue where he talks about what he wants to accomplish, and I think that there is no other way to switch the words without switching the meaning of the phrase. So like do we have to use modern english and mix it with old english parts?or.... something. I mean this is confusing.
ReplyDeleteShady,I'm pretty sure that we're still suppose to use old english cause didn't Ms. Karvunis say that we could only use words from the book?
ReplyDeletemm, well I guess. Will we get penalized if we use almost all of his words?
ReplyDeleteI got confused as I was reading, Trinculo comes out of Caliban? was that supposed to be some type of comedic relief for the story? Also, about the monologue for Caliban, do I pretty much have to talk about how he hates Prospero and wants Stephano to be his new God?
ReplyDeleteMandy
ReplyDeleteI do believe that we have to cite our sources, but when we preform them, we do not have to vocally state them. This is what I am hypothesizing though.
Why does Caliban want to serve Stephano anyway? Wouldn't that bring him back to the same situation that he is going through with Prospero? He should try freedom out.
ReplyDeleteJairam
ReplyDeleteWhy does Caliban want to serve Stephano anyway? Wouldn't that bring him back to the same situation that he is going through with Prospero? He should try freedom out.
He probably want to serve Stephano because he is a new, and handsome, face and because he is kind and gives him delicious liquor. It could lead to the same situation, but at least Caliban will be given a gift of liquor than torture from Stephano.
i think Antonio wants Sebastian to take over Alonso's spot because Sebastian said to Antonio that he" Shall free thee from the tribute which thou payest And I the king shall love thee (act 2 sc 2 page 73)" meaning Antonio will be love and be the closest one to Sebastian once he's king. Antonio desires this so he can be one step closer to a higher rank in the social hierarchy pyramid.
ReplyDeleteMaribel
ReplyDeleteI believe that Antonio wants Sebastian to be King. He convinces Sebastian into killing Gonzalo to be the future heir of Naples. I am not completely sure, but this seems to be his desire.
- Mona & Jairam
ReplyDeleteCaliban wants to serve Stephano because of the wine and because he'll no longer be a servant to Prospero. Remember that Prospero knows how and who Caliban is and he treats Caliban like crap. Maybe following Stephano wouldn't be that bad because Stephano doesn't know a lot about Caliban and MAYBE Caliban could make Stephano his servant.
Maribel:
ReplyDeleteAntonio wants Sebastian to be king and Antonio will gain power from Sebastian since Sebastian said to Antonio, "And I the King shall love thee." (Act 2 Sc 1 Line 336). Antonio does not want Ferdinand to be alive because Ferdinand would take the throne rather than Sebastian.
Plot:
ReplyDeleteWhat was Trinculo's message to Stephano? Was Trinculo telling Stephano that Stephano is awesome because Caliban wants to be his subject?
Does anybody have trinculo? I have no idea what he desires!
ReplyDeleteMaureen:
ReplyDeleteI too have Trinculo and I have no idea what he wants.
PeiQing:
ReplyDeletePlot:
What was Trinculo's message to Stephano? Was Trinculo telling Stephano that Stephano is awesome because Caliban wants to be his subject?
Trinculo is just amazed that Caliban would follow a drunken fool, Stephano, and that Caliban sees Stephano as a god with celestial liquor. I think the message is that the natives are ignorant and don't know much.
Does Sebastian want to become the king? Or does he just dislike his brother that much that he's willing to kill him?
ReplyDeleteKiara:
ReplyDeleteDoes Sebastian want to become the king? Or does he just dislike his brother that much that he's willing to kill him?
I think Sebastian would just want to become king. Sebastian may hate Alonso for having more power than him.
How will Prospero react to Caliban's decision to leave him and become Stephano's subject? Does Prospero not care anymore because now he has Ferdinand?
ReplyDeleteAlso, nice picture Ms. K!
For the monologue, what is the when?
ReplyDeleteJulio-
ReplyDeleteThanks, I thought that too. It was also shown when Sebastian was telling Alonso that it was all his fault that his son was missing because he let his daughter get married to an African.
I thought he was also happy that he was missing because if they kill the king they wont have to kill the prince. Less work and it's easier for him to get the thrown.
Shelly
ReplyDeleteHow will Prospero react to Caliban's decision to leave him and become Stephano's subject? Does Prospero not care anymore because now he has Ferdinand?
I think that Prospero will be angry because Caliban does his work around the island.
Also, nice picture Ms. K! (LOL i agree!)
(Also Ms. Karvunis, there is something for you on Monday! Where could I find you first period?)
I don't know why but I noticed that Gonzalo just desires but doesn't really say what are the needed steps. Can someone help me?
ReplyDelete1) When Ferdinand first reviewed his identity as a prince to Miranda, why did Prospero act as if Ferdinand lied about his identity?
ReplyDelete2)What does "fie" and "spendthrift" mean?
3) Who's "Widow Dido"?
4) Why did Sebastian said to the king that he should be "thank yourself of this great loss (61)"?
5) Why is Sebastian blaming all the fault on the king? Is he even allow to be this rude to a king?
Shadey you are right about Gonzalo has his monologue but I will try to put some other thing along with it.
ReplyDeleteSally: 1) When Ferdinand first reviewed his identity as a prince to Miranda, why did Prospero act as if Ferdinand lied about his identity?
ReplyDeleteRemember that both Ferdinad and Miranda fell in love at first sight. Prospero was trying to prove if Ferdinand really did truly love her. Also to try to separte the two.
Shelly: 3) Who's "Widow Dido"?
ReplyDeleteLook in page 56 it will tell you who Widow Dido is.
Dido, queen of Carthage (see longer note 174).
Shelly: 4) Why did Sebastian said to the king that he should be "thank yourself of this great loss (61)"?
ReplyDeleteCause if you look more, you will see that his daughter didn't marry a European but a African
Oh sorry Sally I wrote your name wrong. Sorry :)
ReplyDeleteSally: 5) Why is Sebastian blaming all the fault on the king? Is he even allow to be this rude to a king?
ReplyDeleteRemeber that Karvunis said that we can't answer questions that we can't answer but only by the book. Since the king is not there then he can, as in today people talk bad about the President.
Thank you Danny. For the monologue, do we type it in paragraph form or dialogue form? Can someone tell me more about monologue?
ReplyDeleteSally: 2)What does "fie" and "spendthrift" mean?
ReplyDeleteFie: interjecion: (used to express mild disgust, disapprobation, annoyance, etc.)
spendthrift:N: a person who spends possessions or money extravagantly or wastefully; prodigal.
Sally: For the monologue, do we type it in paragraph form or dialogue form? Can someone tell me more about monologue?
ReplyDeleteI don't what type of form we are suppost to write it but we are presenting it on monday, so I think it will be better if in dialogue form.
Danny Perez: MY QUESTIONS!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhy is it that the kings men never seem to finish their sentences?
"my strong imagination sees a crown drooping upon my head" (Pg. 67)--- I don't understand this.
Why in pg 73 Antonio want Gonzalo dead?
I forgot whos Alonso's son again?
Maribel is correct because I myself have written Monolouges for my drama class in Junior high school and they are only for one person and it is only one talking.
ReplyDeleteOh yea I forgot about that but I will do this HW in the best of my ability.
ReplyDeleteRobert, should i do this in paragraph form?
ReplyDeleteoh yea what character did you get?
Danny questions:
ReplyDelete1) why is it that the king's men never seem to finish their sentences? I think this have something to do with old language. The quote mean that Antonio imagine himself to be king.
2)Antonio wants Gonzalo dead because he probably sees Gonzalo as an obstacle to him being a king. So far, Antonio seems to see Gonzalo as an enemy.
3)Ferdinand is Alonso's son.
Plot:
ReplyDeleteSo, I'm confused about what Trinculo wants. Does he want to live through the storm? I'm sure that's not his desire because anyone would want that. Is he trying to find his friends after the ship has sunk? Are the kingsmen even his friends?
The only thing he seems to want to do before page 90 is persuade Caliban that Stephano is drunk, so he shouldn't pledge slavery. However, Caliban want's to pay him back for the drink.
I think Trinculo simply wants to get out of the storm and be happy, but there's some intent of wanting to have fun with Stephano.
I hope this information can help someone.
Thanks Sally and Maribel for answering my questions! :)
ReplyDeleteBrandon your right about your character, he is hard to see what he want...
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how we would answer the 5 W's of our character.
ReplyDeleteFor example, how would we answer the where?
Where our character was born?
Vicky: The where for everyone is the deserted island.
ReplyDeleteDanny: A monologue is a long paragraph but if it is more than two you donot have to put indents because your charater just keeps talking nonstop and I got Stephano.
Oh. What about the when then?
ReplyDeleteDid the book occur during a specific period of time?
and thank you for the where, Robert.
ReplyDeleteVicky you could use the shakesperian era or you could use the twelve years after Prospero left milan.
ReplyDeleteHey. I was thinking if you guys needed help writing in Shakespeare talk you might like the ehow tutorial on Elizabethan English.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ehow.com/how_4474444_learn-speak-write-elizabethan-english.html
I have no questions, though.
Hello, i have a question. I was reading Scene 2 Act 2 and on lines 28-29, Trinculo calls Caliban a a kind of not-of-the-newest-poor John. What does he mean when he calls him that?
ReplyDeleteI read and now I'm lost. I know what's going on in act 2 scene 2; so Caliban, fearing Propero's spirit torment, sees Trinculo as a spirit, and then Trinculo is mistaking Caliban as a fish. Thunder, and Trinculo joins Caliban under his cloak. Later, Stephano comes in, drunk, thinking the four legs under the cloak is a monster. Later on, Trinculo and Stephano talks about their arrive at shore, and then Caliban becomes drunk from Stephano's liquor. Trinculo and Stephano takes advantage of Caliban and makes him show them the island. I'm kind of lost, but if this isn't what happen, please correct me.
ReplyDeleteOk, from the beginning from when Trinculo appears, and to page 90, I can't really find Trinculo's desire; what I think is that he desires to get Caliban to show him the island. I have no other ideas so far. Does anyone have any ideas of what Trinculo's desire is?
Kassandra have you posted on the history blog?
ReplyDeleteBrandon-
ReplyDelete"Plot:
So, I'm confused about what Trinculo wants. Does he want to live through the storm? I'm sure that's not his desire because anyone would want that. Is he trying to find his friends after the ship has sunk? Are the kingsmen even his friends?
The only thing he seems to want to do before page 90 is persuade Caliban that Stephano is drunk, so he shouldn't pledge slavery. However, Caliban want's to pay him back for the drink.
I think Trinculo simply wants to get out of the storm and be happy, but there's some intent of wanting to have fun with Stephano.
I hope this information can help someone."
That's an interesting way to look at it, I've never thought of it that way, since Trinculo doesn't really have a direct desire, this might be it!
Jia if you feel that way than that is all you use and if it is not too long than it is fine because we are supposed to only use the book, nothing else.
ReplyDeleteJuan
ReplyDeleteHello, i have a question. I was reading Scene 2 Act 2 and on lines 28-29, Trinculo calls Caliban a a kind of not-of-the-newest-poor John. What does he mean when he calls him that?
Trinculo is stating that Caliban isnt the newest fish. He is comparing Caliban as a stinky, old salted fish.
My monologue for Gonzalo came out to be not that long.
ReplyDeleteRobert:
ReplyDeleteYes I have.
Danny: She said it can be as long as it needs to be. As long as you answered all questions thoroughly, then it is long enough.
Thanks Kassandra :)
ReplyDeleteDoes the monologue have to be long? I Have Gonzalo and I wrote that he is stranded on an island, with his crew because of the storm and know looking for Ferdinand. I also talked about how he saw Antonio and Sebastian doing something while everyone was sleeping.
ReplyDeleteIs this enough, too much, too little info?
Charlie Perez
ReplyDeleteCharacter- What was Ariel's purpose in making most of the stranded king/kingsmen asleep except for 2 of the kingsmen?
Plot- Why was Trinculo in the ship in the first place?
By the way Vicky, all of Shakespeare's plays were in Middle English, Old English would be very hard to understand for someone who has not studied the old germanic languages.
Juan:
ReplyDeleteCreate a monologue for your newly assigned character identifying what he desires and how he will obtain this.
I also did something like what you did.
Character- What was Ariel's purpose in making most of the stranded king/kingsmen asleep except for 2 of the kingsmen?
ReplyDeleteI think Shakespeare purposely did that to show us who the real Antonio and Sebastian is.
I am pretty clear about what we have to do except the monologue seems a little difficult to understand. I barely wrote on my own. Most of my monologue was taken from the book. Is that ok? Or do I need to have more included about the situation? The quotes I chose were pretty straight forward, but I am not sure.
ReplyDeleteIs it okay if my monologue is my character talking to another character?
ReplyDeleteto-antonio
ReplyDeletems.Karvunis said to take pieces from the book not everything, but the main ideas of your character. You also have to include some of your own sentences but you have to use words that Shakespeare would have said.
it would be much easier to understand if you spoke about the situation of your character.
to grace
i dont think its okay if two characters are talking wo each other because a monologue is just one person talkin not two other wise it would be a dialogue.
I have a question does any one know if its okay if our monologues are just about one paragraph long?
I had questions of the second scene:
ReplyDeleteWhat is Stephano's role ?
Why did Trinculo and Caliban promise to obey Stephano?
Jennifer:
ReplyDeleteWhat is Stephano's role ?
Stephano is Alonso's buttler. It says it in "The Characters in the Play" section.
Why did Trinculo and Caliban promise to obey Stephano?
I think Caliban wants to obey Stephano because Prospero treats Caliban horribly. Stephano also gives Caliban beer or alcohol to drink. Triculo probably obeyed Stephano because they were the only people in the island.
Winnie Liang
ReplyDeleteWhy does Ariel sing? (Act 1 Lines 452-462, 474-482). I dont really understand this part because it seems as if the music is confusing Ferdinand. Is it supposed to do magic to Ferdinand?
Why is it a matter that the kingsmen's clothes were rather new-dyed than stained?
Alicia-
Ms. Karvunis said it had to be as long as it needs to be.
What is Trinculo's purpose within the plot?
ReplyDeleteWhat are his goals and how will he achieve them?
Jennifer-
ReplyDeleteWhy did Trinculo and Caliban promise to obey Stephano?
Trinculo most definately resembles a weaker person; basically a whimp so to speak. I think Trinculo is highly influenced by Stephano thus following his path and obeying him. For Caliban, like Sandy had said, he wants to escape from Prospero's demands and service and clearly swears to be Stephano's subject(read summary page 76, Act2 Sc 2). Through my interpretation, I surely believe both strive for importance within society and being a subject of Stephano can help them to do so.
My question for you is What are Stephano's goals within the plot and how will he achieve them?
Today, for the comment on group monologue thing in class, Ms. Karvunis put a list of comments, and one of them was citing.
ReplyDeleteSo, I'm kind of confused on how to cite the monologue. Do we have to cite every single line? Because I mixed some lines from different pages.
Jia: So, I'm kind of confused on how to cite the monologue. Do we have to cite every single line? Because I mixed some lines from different pages.
ReplyDeleteWell i also used words from other pages and I cited the long responses. That is all I did.
-Danny
ReplyDeleteAh, great idea. Thanks!