HW Assignment: Read through Act five and list six important events that occurred with citations. Explain why each event is important to the story. Bring to class.
*****Post one-two questions or ideas you have about the plot, language, characters or six events. Respond to one other person!
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Is Prospero only going to let Gonzalo go or is Areil free to? (act 5,scene 1)
ReplyDeleteWill the king’s men be imprisoned with Prospero forever? (act 5,scene 1)
Michael Gutierrez:
ReplyDeleteGonzalo is not the only one that is going to be set free from Prospero's grip, as Ariel was promised and guarenteed freedom by Prospero and freedom is what he receieved.
"Why, that's my dainty Ariel. I shall miss thee, but yet thou shalt have freedom." (pg. 151 line 105).
Micheal--
ReplyDeleteAdding onto Matt, it seems that everyone is set free. This includes Alonso and his kingsmen, even though they're commited sins.
He says that he "forgives thee" (Act 5 Lines 88). Prospero also gives up his magic and his last spell is a circle to let the victims step in to be uncharmed.
1. I don't understand what Prospero says to Ariel in the end. What's the last request before he's let free?
ReplyDelete2. Does Caliban give respect to Prospero again?
Shelley; Prospero asks Ariel to make sure that their trip back is calm and they'll get back home fast.
ReplyDelete1.Why was Prospero satisfied with the men feeling sorry.?
ReplyDelete2.(Following my last question)Doesn't Prospero want his power. Then why would he also unfreeze them if he says he'll only feel sorry if he were human. Does that mean his powers will no longer with him?
Why did Prospero tell Alonso he lost his daughter? Does he mean that since she's going to marry Ferdinand, he's not going to have a daughter anymore?
ReplyDeleteJohnathan; Prospero is satisfied because his daughter is going to be queen and Prospero himself is going to be restored to power as a duke.
ReplyDelete1- Do we find out what happens to Ariel after he gets his freedom from Prospero?
2- What is going to happen to Caliban? Is he going to stay on the island?
Did prospero become a nice guy?
ReplyDelete-I think this Because he gave ferdinand a second life and he said that on his island there's no need for sadness. But not only that he forgave his brother after he was almost killed by Alonso. On top of that he let his slaves go free.
when the boatswain comes in and says his good news im not understanding the context.
ReplyDelete"the best news is that we have safely found our king and company" (5.1.266-267).
I have a couple of questions:
ReplyDelete1. What will happen to Caliban and where will he go after everyone gets back to Milan?
2. Will Ferdinand and Miranda get married when they get back?
Jairam Ganpat
ReplyDelete1) Does Caliban continue to serve Stephano?
2)What's going on when Prospero is talking about the mushrooms and nature? I'm really confused on what the author is try to tell the reader.
Mandy-
ReplyDeleteWhy did Prospero tell Alonso he lost his daughter? Does he mean that since she's going to marry Ferdinand, he's not going to have a daughter anymore?
I'd say that Prospero isn't literly saying that he lost his daughter. He's saying he lost his daughter in the sense of being married off to Ferdidand. Just like when Alonso's daughter Claribel married her husband in Tunis, Alonso "lost" his daughter because he knew he would not see her again(Act 5 Sc 1 Line 250).
Jairam-
ReplyDelete1) Does Caliban continue to serve Stephano?
Caliban isn't going to continue to serve Stephano because after Prospero gave orders to them to clean his cell for Alonso and his men; the orders are obeyed (Act 5 Sc 1 Lines 348-350). Stephano won't have power over Caliban for the reason that Prospero is the one giving orders and Caliban is following them.
Questions:
1.If Prospero forgave Antonio and was given his dukedom back what is going to happen to Antonio? Will he no longer have any position in Naples?
2. Are Miranda and Ferdinand going to return back to Milan as well?
Jennifer :)
ReplyDeleteIf Prospero forgave Antonio and was given his dukedom back what is going to happen to Antonio? Will he no longer have any position in Naples?
I would say that everything would go back to normal, the same way it was before Antonio sent Prospero away. Both Antonio and Prospero would have the same positions as before. The only difference would be that Miranda would be married with Ferdinand and she will be queen. But over all everything would go back to the way it was before.
Questions:
ReplyDeleteWhen Alonso ask Prospero "Give us particulars of thy preservation" (5.1.156) what does he mean by that?
MIRANDA
Sweet lord, you play me false.
MIRANDA
Yes, for a score of kingdoms you should wrangle,
And I would call it fair play.
(5.1.200-205)
What does she mean by a score of kingdoms? Why does she say this?
Jennifer:
1.If Prospero forgave Antonio and was given his dukedom back what is going to happen to Antonio? Will he no longer have any position in Naples?
I would say he will still have power because Antonio is power hungry and will probably take advantage of the forgiveness.
Is Caliban going to keep on serving Prospero or is he going to be freed when Prospero leaves? or when Prospero takes Caliban to Naples?
ReplyDeleteHas Prospero sinned or did he do good in the island aside from mistreating Caliban?
1. Why are Sebastian and Antonio being rude to Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo? (5.1.307-311)
ReplyDelete2. What does Prospero mean when he says, "Every third thought shall be my grave." (5.1.360)
Stephanie
ReplyDelete2. Are Miranda and Ferdinand going to return back to Milan as well?
They are going to return to Milan because Prospero promised a safe trip back to Naples for the royal crew (Shakespeare 169). Ferdinand also said that he is going to marry Miranda and Gonzalo said that he cant believe that Naples already has a future queen and king.
I think throughout this whole torture and separation between everyone was to teach everyone a lesson. It was also for Prospero to get back his place as Duke of Milan and he did. I think everyone got what they deserve because those who were mean and evil got bad punishments like Alonzo, Antonio and Sebastian. The good ones or neutral ones didnt get punished by just a bit confused.
ReplyDelete1) what does Alonzo mean by he losted his son twice, when his son's right there with Miranda playing chess?
2)Does Prospero take Alonzo's place in ruling now that he's Duke of Milan again?
Shadeyrack -
ReplyDeleteHas Prospero sinned or did he do good in the island aside from mistreating Caliban?
I personally don't think Prospero has sinned aside from mistreating Caliban. There is no evidence of this. I think Prospero has done more good if anything because he opened the characters eyes to their sinfull behaviors.
Shadeyrack-
ReplyDeleteIs Caliban going to keep on serving Prospero or is he going to be freed when Prospero leaves? or when Prospero takes Caliban to Naples?
I believe that Caliban will be left to rule the island that was once his. Prosero is leaving for naples, and he probably won't need Caliban since he will probably be getting the job as duke back.
Mchael G
ReplyDeleteI believe Prospero will let Ariel free because Ariel mentioned to Prospero that there plan would end on the sixth hour, or six o' clock (Act 5 line 4-5).
Kristal-
ReplyDeleteWhy are Sebastian and Antonio being rude to Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo? (5.1.307-311)
Sebastian and Antonio are probably being rude to Caliban, Stephano and Trinculo because they might see them as fools. The way the three drunks were acting would make Sebastian and Antonio think they are idiots.
How come all of a sudden Caliban is a loyal servant to Prospero, but he swore to Stephano?
ReplyDeleteWhat is going to happen to Antonio since Prospero forgave him?
ReplyDeleteShelly-
ReplyDelete1. I don't understand what Prospero says to Ariel in the end. What's the last request before he's let free.
Prospero was basically telling Ariel to make sure that everyone goes back home in a peaceful ride – “…And promise you (Alonso) calm seas…” ( 5.1.332). After that, Ariel will be set free.
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ReplyDeleteI think it's pretty intense when Prospero swears to give up magic forever
ReplyDelete"But this rough magic I here abjure, and when I have required some heavenly music, which even now I do, To work mine end upon their senses that this airy charm is for, I’ll break my staff, bury it certain fathoms in the earth,
And deeper than did ever plummet sound I’ll drown my book" (Act 5 lines 59-66).
Does Alonso know that Miranda and Ferdinand are together?
ReplyDeleteIs Prospero using his daughter Miranda to become duke?
ReplyDeleteWhy did Prospero lie to Alonso about their kids being missing when they were actually behind a curtain playing chess?
ReplyDeleteHow come Prospero's plan was to give up magic since the arrival of the boat containing the stranded of the island?
Santos-
ReplyDeleteWhy did Prospero lie to Alonso about their kids being missing when they were actually behind a curtain playing chess?
Prospero probably wanted to get Alonso to worry before he showed him what happened. He could have also tried to get it into his had that it would be better for Miranda and Ferdinand to be King and Queen in Naples than to be missing.
santos -
ReplyDeleteWhy did Prospero lie to Alonso about their kids being missing when they were actually behind a curtain playing chess?
that's why i'm asking if alonso knows that Ferdinand and Miranda are together. i don't think that he knows and i don't think that Prospero wants him to find out.
but i'm not sure, i found the reading difficult.
Was the Boastwain on the boat this whole time?
ReplyDelete@missvickyaheng-
ReplyDeletei dont think so since ALonso thought that his son was gone. Until Prospero told Alonso where they were, Alonso had no clue where his Ferdinand was.
Semir- The Boatswain isn't a major character so probably he wasn't shown since the play was all about Prospero.
ReplyDeleteSemir:
ReplyDeleteYes, the Boatswain and the master were asleep in the boat.
Questions :
ReplyDelete1. What was the message of scene 5? I'm a bit confused.
2. Why would Prospero teach the noblemen a lesson?
I'm still confused about something:
ReplyDelete1). so everyone just leaves on the boat going back?
2). caliban and ariel are both freed?
to semir- caliban is being loyal to prospero because if he was to be mean to prospero, prospero would probably cast a spell on him and make him pay for anything calliban were to do to him.
ReplyDeletequestions- 1) what does prospero mean when he says " do i take part the rarer action is in virtue than in vengance." ( 5.1.35-36)
2) what does alonso mean when he says " but O how oddly will it sound that i must ask my child forgiveness!" ( 5.1.234-235)
Ferdinand and Miranda marry?
ReplyDeleteDanny Perez
ReplyDeleteQuestions:
1) At the end can the rest of the other men see Ariel?
2)Why does Prospero say to Alonso that he lost his daughter, if he found them alive?
Does this mean he lost her because Feriand got her?
3)I don't understand what happened between Caliban and the other two men when the knights men saw them?
Thanks ahead of time :)
Elijah R. Sanabria:
ReplyDeletewhen the boatswain comes in and says his good news im not understanding the context.
"the best news is that we have safely found our king and company" (5.1.266-267).
Answer: It is saying that they are grateful to be alive and that they are all together,
it has been 3 hours since the last time they were all together.
Is Prospero repaying Alonso and his men for what he had done to them?
ReplyDeleteIs Prospero seriously forgiving and freeing everyone? Does he had other plans in mind?
My questions:
ReplyDelete1) Why did Prospero gave up using magic (5.1.63-66)?
2)Why did Prospero decide to free Alonso, Sebastian, and Antonio? Did he feel pity for Gonzalo after hearing how he had suffer (5.1.38-40)?
3) Wat did Antonio mean when he said "no doubt marketable" (5.1.321)?
Danny question #2
Why did Prospero say to Alonso that he lost is daughter if they found them alive?
Prospero say that he'll "lost" his daughter because is daughter will be married away to Ferdinand. Depending how far the island and Naples is, Miranda may never see his father again. It's similar to the situation of Alonso's daughter when se married.
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ReplyDeleteQuestions
ReplyDelete1) Why does Alonso grovel in front of his son Ferdinand?
2) Why does Ariel stay in the end instead of going off because he was freed by prospero?
JULIO
2. Why would Prospero teach the noblemen a lesson?
He would teach them a lesson because they had conspired against him and he feels they needed to learn what they did was wrong and what they did would have a lasting effect on him and that they should know what they did.
Sally Gee
ReplyDelete3) Antontio mean it because he think that Caliban is like rare creature so then he can sell it in the market for money.
Ken:
ReplyDeleteIs Prospero repaying Alonso and his men for what he had done to them?
Well all is done to show the men a lesson of all the bad things they have done not only to Prospero but in general. Not everyone helped Prospero at one time.
Sally G:
ReplyDelete1) Why did Prospero gave up using magic (5.1.63-66)?
Cause he made the word that he will forgive his brother and the other men. He also wanted something in return.
LANGUAGE:
ReplyDeleteWhat does the word 'liege' mean?
What is an 'oracle'?
Is Prospero the only person who can see Ariel and why?
ReplyDeleteWhat happens to Stephano and Trinculo?
SallyGee –
Why did Prospero gave up using magic (5.1.63-66)?
I think Prospero gave up using magic because magic was kind of what brought him to the island. He kept studying magic and ignored being the duke so his brother took over.
Matt: LANGUAGE:
ReplyDeleteWhat does the word 'liege' mean?
vassal: a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Jessica
ReplyDeleteIs Prospero the only person who can see Ariel and why? Prospero can only see Ariel, but people can hear Ariel. Prospero says "which art but air" (Act 5 Sc. 1 Line 28) mentioning that Ariel is just air that only he can see.
Jessica:
ReplyDeleteIs Prospero the only person who can see Ariel and why?
Prospero had asked Ariel to turn invisible for others to see him but only Prospero himself in the begining of the story to play tricks on the King and his men.
Does anyone believe that this is important:
ReplyDeleteProspero: My trickly spirit (5.1.273).
LANGUAGE:
ReplyDeleteWhat does 'chastise' mean?
What is a 'demi-devil'?
What does 'fly-bowing' mean?
Thanks, Danny.
ReplyDeleteDanny
ReplyDelete3)I don't understand what happened between Caliban and the other two men when the knights men saw them?
After Ariel brings Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo, Prospero and the knights men see how ridiculous they look. Alonso describes Caliban as a fish and says he is good for market (Act 5 Sc.1 Line 321). Lastly, Prospero tells Caliban to clean his room if Caliban would want Prospero to forgive him. Then Trinculo and Stephano was told to put back the clothes that they stoled, and thats when they leave.
Matt: LANGUAGE:
ReplyDeleteWhat is a 'demi-devil'?
Demi- means half in French, so a demi-devil is half a devil.
Sally:
ReplyDelete2)Why did Prospero decide to free Alonso, Sebastian, and Antonio? Did he feel pity for Gonzalo after hearing how he had suffer (5.1.38-40)?
Prospero decided to free Alonso, Sebastian, and Antonio because his plan in the first place wasn't to to hurt them or to keep then prisoners. he just wanted to teach them a lesson because almost one the end of the scene Caliban says that Prospero is a kind master and that he will never serve someone so stupid like Sebastian
1. What is the meaning behind Prospero's epilogue?
ReplyDelete2. Is that circle, that Prospero creates, the magical spell that he takes off of everyone?
Thank you, PeiQing.
ReplyDelete1. According to Prospero's Epilogue, what do the last two lines mean?"As you from crimes with pardoned be, let your indulgence set me free."(Epilogue.pg 171. lines 19-20)
ReplyDelete2. Did Prospero find out about Caliban serving Stephano?
Matt-
What does 'chastise' mean?
•To punish or scold someone
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/chastise
Matt- What is an 'oracle'?
ReplyDeleteAn Oracle is a prophet: an authoritative person who divines the future.
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Thanks. Jared.
ReplyDeleteNice job, all people. The questions I hear resounding are: Why does Prospero forgive so easily? What happens to Caliban? Why does Prospero give up his magic?
ReplyDeleteMy question is: What will Prospero do now?
Think of White Man's Burden. How is the play similar to that poem about imperialism?
Oh... I really prefer when you answer with lines from the play OR when you ask questions with lines from the play so others know where to look!
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ReplyDeleteWell thinking of the White Man's Burden.. wouldn't Prospero be the one presenting the "White Man"?
ReplyDeleteThe whole purpose of the White Man's Burden was to show, protect, and teach the "uncivilized" countries to be more civilized.
Prospero teaches a lesson to those are "uncivilized" to him, such as the sinners (Alonso, Antonia and Sebastian).
Robert
ReplyDelete2) Why does Ariel stay in the end instead of going off because he was freed by prospero?
I feel Ariel decides to stay even if he was freed by Prospero because Ariel was loyal. I feel the best characteristic to describe Ariel is "loyal." Ariel had done a lot of things for Prospero.
What was the point of the reference to Claribel and Tunis?
ReplyDeleteDo you think Prospero is good or evil? I'm leaning towards good, but i have evidence for both and I just wanted some other opinions.
To Kevin Joseph--
ReplyDeleteWhat is the meaning behind Prospero's epilogue?
I think the epilogue is sort of like Prospero's apology. He expresses to us that without his magic, he only has his own self power "which is most faint" (Act 5 Lines 2-3).
He wants "indulgences set me free" (Act 5 Line 20). Through all the power he's gained from magic and what he's done. He just wants to be purified and powerless. He doesn't have anyone else to make his slave because he lost his magic. He knows that it'll set him free because he doesn't have power.
Ms Karvunis:
ReplyDeleteI think Prospero forgives Alonso, Sebastian, and Antonio because of how much pain they were going through. " Ariel: Your charm so strongly works 'em. That if you now beheld them, your affections Would become tender." [5.1.21-24] I think Prospero feels sympathy for the prisoners and think they have gone through enough torture. Prospero feels guilty and eventually releases them
I know why Prospero forgives Alonso, Antonio, and Sebastian but why does he forgive Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo?
ReplyDeleteWhat will happen to Sebastian and Antonio now? They both plotted to kill Alonso and Gonzalo, but that never happened.
ReplyDelete1. What does it mean by "Irreparable is the loss, and patience Says it is past her cure"? (Act 5 Scene 1 Lines 162-163)
ReplyDelete2. How does Prospero calling everyone together teaching everyone a lesson? I don't understand what Prospero meant when he said "As you look to have my pardon, trim it handsomely" (Lines 350).
Im confused as to how Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo wronged Prospero.
ReplyDeleteJared-
ReplyDeleteI believe Prospero did know about the relationship between Stephano and Caliban. Don't forget, everything that happened, Prospero planned. He meant for things to happen in the order they did. He meant for Ferdinand and Miranda fall in love. He knew what the affect was going to be of every one of his actions.
Kevin-
I think the meaning behind Prospero's epilogue is to reveal the meaning behind what he did, and to conclude the book, without just flat out saying it. An epilogue is somewhat of a conclusion to a story. Something i noticed in this book was that all answers aren't fully answered until the very last scene. It's what keeps us engaged throughout the whole book. The epilogue is just sort of Prospero's way to give one final thought to ponder, and to end the book on a more interesting note.
Stephanie: Do you think Prospero was good or evil?
ReplyDeleteIn a sense, Prospero can be described as both good or evil. His evil side can be shown with the tempest he created to get the men on the island so that they can suffer the way he did, but he is also good. Prospero only did what he believed the kings-men deserved. He also forgave everyone, even though most of the characters negatively affected Prospero in some way. Basically I would see Prospero as a good character because he was forgiving and brought peace between every character after much tension between everyone.
Why does Prospero release all the king's men and the ship crew so hastily? Before he wanted to make them pay for their mistakes.
ReplyDeleteWhat changed Prospero's actions towards all the men along the island?
Does Prospero get his dukedom back when he send the kings men back?
ReplyDeleteDoes Prospero continue to live on the island alone or he goes back to Europe?
off topic: Do we have to post the six ideas or write them down?
MATT-- Prospero only did this to get his power back and he probably got it back. Not 100% sure.
ReplyDeleteJaafar
ReplyDeleteDoes Prospero get his dukedom back when he send the kings men back?
No because Ferdinand and Miranda gain the dukedom.
Does Prospero continue to live on the island alone or he goes back to Europe?
No he goes back to Europe with the others. We learn this towards the end of the act when he tells Alonso that he is going to tell him the story on their way to Naples.
off topic: Do we have to post the six ideas or write them down?
No. That is homework.
I'm a bit confused, did Alonso steal Prospero's dukedom?
ReplyDeleteIn Act 5, Scene 1, Line 120, Prospero embraces Alonso. But, what does he embrace Alonso for?
My Question: Did Ariel feel remorse or pity for the Alonso and the others?
ReplyDeleteI think Ariel is has humanly emotions even though he is a spirit. prospero also commented on that. (5. 1. 28-31) He notices Gonzalo's tears and remmebers that Prospero considers him a friend. I think Gonzalo heavily influenced Prospero's decision to free Alonso and the others.
Plot: When Prospero charmed Alonso and friends, why did he talk to them? They couldn't hear him,so what was his point?
ReplyDeleteLaura:
ReplyDeleteI think he embraced Alonso because he wants to forgive him for taking away his dukedom. Antonio conspired with Alonso and Alonso gave Antonio Prospero's dukedom. I'm not exactly sure.
Why does Prospero say that he has lost his daughter? Is it because he wanted to display that both Ferdinand and Miranda were alive?
ReplyDeleteDoes Sebastian and Antonio truly learn their lesson? It seems as though they keep their same ways. Please cite.
Thank you to anyone that helps.
Sarah Weiss: Im confused as to how Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo wronged Prospero.
ReplyDeleteCaliban betrayed Prospero because he encouraged Stephano to kill him and take Miranda. Trinculo was their follower, so naturally Prospero would feel all three of them wronged him.
Stephanie-
ReplyDeleteI think that Prospero is neither good nor evil. I think he is a mastermind, in fact. He created a tempest to bring together the kingsmen. In bringing back these kingsmen, he made them all go crazy by going on this island and making Ariel trick them. Prospero wanted revenge on the king for stealing his dukedom. he is a mastermind in bringing everyone together, maybe by doing this he wanted them to realize the things they have done wrong in their life as well.
Maureen
ReplyDeletePlot: When Prospero charmed Alonso and friends, why did he talk to them? They couldn't hear him,so what was his point?
He talked to them about what they have done, either positive or negative. Also, I believe that they could hear him because it always says aside and to a certain character.
MATT D- I think the reason he let them go was because of Miranda. She doesn't have many lines in the play, but she has a lot of impact. Were she not there, Prospero would go all out on them and have no mercy. She has such a big heart and cares for others. What kind of father would cause so much pain in his daughter for the sake of revenge?
ReplyDeleteWhat does Prospero plan on doing after ending everything including his magic?
ReplyDeleteJia
ReplyDeleteWhat does Prospero plan on doing after ending everything including his magic?
I believe it is to live happily with his daughter in the kingdom of Naples.
I'm a bit confused, did Alonso steal Prospero's dukedom?
ReplyDeleteAlonso exiled Prospero, and Prospero was originally the Duke of Milan. So when Prospero was kicked out, he is literally kicked out of his dukedom.
In response to Ms. Karvunis's comment about the White Man's Burden
ReplyDeleteTake up the White Man's burden--
In patience to abide,
To veil the threat of terror
And check the show of pride;
By open speech and simple,
An hundred times made plain
To seek another's profit,
And work another's gain.
I thought this excerpt from the poem was interesting because it relates to Prospero in The Tempest. The lines "To seek another's profit,and work another's gain." is similar to Antonio, Sebastian, and Alonso trying to usurp Prospero. The lines "To veil the threat of terror and check the show of pride;" resemble Prospero's decision to cast a a spell on the three sinful men. Imperialism is when a stronger country takes over a weaker country, this theme is apparent through the characters with more power trying to overthrow those with less.
Laura:I'm a bit confused, did Alonso steal Prospero's dukedom?
ReplyDeleteAlonso did not exactly steal Prospero's dukedom. He allied with Antonio and then exiled Prospero to the island with Miranda.
That's why in Scene 5 Prospero is a lot nicer with his apology towards Alonso because he recognizes that his brother had a major influence on him.
Matthew Durante
ReplyDeleteWhy does Prospero release all the king's men and the ship crew so hastily? Before he wanted to make them pay for their mistakes.
I believe that Prospero must've seen that everyone was sorry for what they have done, and Prospero must want them to become better people, which was the main intention that Prospero had when he brung everyone to the island.
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ReplyDeleteWell I don't really have questions from the book since I read it and then went on youtube to watch it again.
ReplyDeleteAfter doing these both things I realized THE TEMPEST was familiar towards WHITE MAN'S BURDEN. In Act 5 it showed how Prospero who had power and given it up after becoming Duke of Milan again. Prospero threw away his books, gave Ariel his freedom, and granted Caliban back his island. Throughout the book, Caliban has been described as a monster or creature. Caliban represents the cultural part of imperialism that the Europeans had tried to take over. The Europeans are sort of like the kinsmen and Prospero. I believe the OUTCOME OF THE TEMPEST was the most important because that was what most cultural/tribes wanted the most. They wanted to continue to believe in what they wanted like how Caliban wanted the island all by himself and learn his own language and learn from bugs. The happy Prospero leaving the island of Caliban is like how the Europeans should leave the cultural part of lands too so both sides can be happy. Like how after Prospero left, Aerial gain his freedom, Caliban gain his land, everyone was forgiven, Miranda and Ferdinand are together, and its just happily ever after.
Jia-What does Prospero plan on doing after ending everything including his magic?
ReplyDeleteProspero plans on returning to being the Duke of Milan. He says to Antonio "No.—(to ANTONIO) For you, most wicked sir, whom to call brother
Would even infect my mouth, I do forgive
Thy rankest fault, all of them, and require
My dukedom of thee, which perforce, I know,
Thou must restore." (Act 5 Sc 1 Pg 6). Prospero states that he forgives Antonio of his sins,however, he must restore his dukedom once again.
Wilson I somewhat agree, I believe Prospero is finally done with what he needed to do and so he let them go. Prospero had everything planned already, from the storm to the rock on the land. Since he released then it is because he doesn't need them anymore.
ReplyDeleteWhat will become of Prospero?
ReplyDeleteJaafar;Does Prospero continue to live on the island alone or he goes back to Europe?
ReplyDeleteWell, since he wants to regain his power and Become Duke, i guess he will be leavin the island.
(I guess this answers my own question as well)
Ms. Karvunis's question, What will Prospero do now?
ReplyDeleteSince everything is basically done he will live in peace knowing that his daughter is well with her new husband. I believe that Prospero wanted something really good for his daughter and so he waited for the right moment to actually get his daughter happy and at peace. Now he can live in peace since at the end it said "And i promise you calm seas..." (act 5 sc 1 pg 169) This would show that he is now calm and at peace.
My question is what will happen to Sebastian and Antonio? What will they do? Do they still think they can kill the king?
ReplyDeleteWhat will Alonso do now that he has found out what Sebastian and Antonio had planned ?
ReplyDeleteWill he forgive them or punish them?
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWa_uhtj0Fk] <<<For those who want it.
ReplyDeleteSHELLY GUAN:
2. Does Caliban give respect to Prospero again?
Well it didn't say he does, but Prospero gave Caliban back his island, so Caliban might like him. Caliban doesn't give respect to Stephano anymore because he realized he was a fool.
CALIBAN: Was I to take this drunkard for a god, And worship this dull fool [5.1.353-354]!
Xanique -What will become of Prospero?
ReplyDeleteProspero will now join Alonso, Gonzalo, Sebastian, Antonio, and the ship crew to Naples. He will renounce his use of magic (Shakespeare, Act 5, Sc 1, Lines 63-66) and free everyone hes enslaved. He will restart his life in Naples
1.What did Prospero's last line mean during the epilogue?
ReplyDelete2. Will Caliban stay in the island while Prospero, Alonso and his men goes back home?
In response to my earlier question regarding the purity to rospero, I thought a lot about the gothic romantism we did last semester. (If you were not with us last ssmester: Gothic romantism, in a nut shell, is the appreciation of nature. Nature, and what we are natuarally born with is applauded, while things such as knowledge and fame are looked down upon). When we read Frankenstein, I found both Victor and the Creathure to be evil because their actions were not only immoral to nature, but they both sought further gain. Now in this book, Prospero studied magic. Not only did he study magic, he used it to bend the laws of nature. Now, I undestand that this was all in good cause, but does this make him good or evil? Is he evil for toying with a storm and using it for his benifit, or is he pure because he only used it once, and he gave it up when he no longer needed it? This question was generally created by the beginning of act 5 when Prospero is speaking about nature and how he caused a storm. o me that is like saying I have caused and an injustice against nature, and now I am correcting it. Which begs another question, can you redeem yourself once you have gone agianst nature?
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ReplyDeleteI believe the last line of Prospero's epilogue was to say that his freedom is coming from others indulgence. When he was exiled by his brother, he sought to seek revenge, but also to help him. So, by him helping those who hurt him, he is trying to gaiin purity I guess.
To Winnie:
ReplyDelete1.What did Prospero's last line mean during the epilogue?
When Prospero said "As you from crimes would pardoned be, Let your indulgence set me free."(5.Epilogue), he meant that he wanted his sins to be forgiven, or something along those lines. When he said 'indulgence' and 'crimes', it immediately made me think of sin forgiveness.
2. Will Caliban stay in the island while Prospero, Alonso and his men goes back home?
No, Prospero said that he would go to Naples with them. " ...and in the morn I’ll bring you to your ship and so to Naples,
where I have hope to see the nuptial of these our dear-belovèd solemnized..." (5.1.365)
Winnie-- Caliban will most likly stay on the island because it is finally his again.
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ReplyDelete1. Why does Caliban serve Prospero again even thought he was mean to him? Does he forgive him or something?
ReplyDelete2. Why does Prospero say, "I have lost my daughter" (5.1.171-172). Isn't his daughter there with him?
Question:
ReplyDeleteAt the end of the book, after everything is done and settled, who ends up with the most power in the book?
Kiara
ReplyDeleteMy question is what will happen to Sebastian and Antonio? What will they do? Do they still think they can kill the king?
I think that everyone is just going to go back to Naples and live the life they did before. Prospero is going to tell them everything that happened, so he might mention that to Alonso. If Alonso figures out, I think he would just punish them or something, but I don't think that they will be able to kill the King.
1) Why did Prospero say Ferdinand and Miranda had dissapeared, only to reveal them as alive a few moments later?
ReplyDelete2) Where/what were the Boatswain and Master doing during all this time?
Winnie-
2. Will Caliban stay in the island while Prospero, Alonso and his men goes back home?
Caliban will most likely stay on the island because it is his home and it is where he belongs. He also seems to think of the others as evil or fools, so he would most likely not want to know what other Europeans are like.
Kevin-
What will Alonso do now that he has found out what Sebastian and Antonio had planned ?
Will he forgive them or punish them?
I think he will forgive them because Prospero found the heart to forgive Alonso for what he has done to Prospero in the past. Prospero's forgiveness towards him may serve as an example for Alonso.
-Sandy
ReplyDeleteProspero says this because she is now married to Ferdinand. In Prospero's mind, this means that his daughter is no longer in need of him because she has a husband to take care of her. Prospero is afraid he might never see her again.
Antonio, at the end of book, Ariel ends with the most power because Prospero lost all his power and everyone else just remains the same, except for Ariel. Ariel gained freedom.
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ReplyDeleteWhere/what were the Boatswain and Master doing during all this time?
According to the Boatswain, they were asleep until they were awoken by the horrible sounds of the island. Then, they saw their ship and the Master decided to just watch it. So basically, since they weren't important at all in the execution of Prospero's plan, Ariel just let them sleep somewhere. Prospero didn't want anyone on the ship to die, including the Boatswain and company. It'd be funny if they decided not to include this part, and in the end we would say, "Hey, whatever happened to the Boatswain and the other dudes?"
Questions:
Did all the alcohol Stephano drank come from Prospero too?
What sort of punishment is pinching?
Charlie,
ReplyDelete1) Why did Prospero say Ferdinand and Miranda had dissapeared, only to reveal them as alive a few moments later?
I think the reason why Prospero revealed it after few moments later was to test and see if King Alonso accepts the fact that Miranda and Ferdinand are marrying.
1) When Prospero gave each of them a speech they couldnt hear him, right? (5.1.67-91)
ReplyDelete2) They dont know that Prospero was the cause of them getting stuck in the island etc...?
Kassandra: Pinching simply means tormenting
ReplyDeleteI don't think Prospero is going to set Ariel free, because throughout the story he has been promising Ariel his freedom. However, he always finds another job for Ariel to do.
ReplyDeleteWere people who were drunk in Shapespeare's time held accountable for their faults like Trinculo and Stephano had?
ReplyDeleteI find no reason for Ariel to take his freedom and leave everybody. He's been with Prospero for a while, and Prospero's the only person Ariel has interacted with for a long time. Maybe Ariel can go with Prospero and continue to be his faithful servant in Naples.
Daniela: I'm not sure whether they know why they were there in the island, but I don't think they knew because that would have took a longer time for them to discuss. However, they learned about Prospero's situation and realized that he should be in power for the duke position.
I'm not sure if this would be a clear analogy, but it seems that the way things were played out were kind of like the movie "Men in Black" with Will Smith. It was kind of like the kingsmen and the king were experiencing something, and when they were released of the spell after Prospero's speech they took his words with them. In "Men in Black", the agent flash a light in their subject's eyes would explain something to the subject. Then the subject would forget what they didn't need from before the flash and remembered exactly what the agent said. Prospero's magic was like the agent's flash. I'm not sure if this explanation is clear, but it has similarities. I hope it helps.
Answering to Daniela's Questions:
ReplyDelete1) When Prospero gave each of them a speech they couldnt hear him, right? (5.1.67-91)
Who knows what William Shakespeare meant by the "charm" Prospero cast on his prisoners. The charm might allow them to hear Prospero or not. The main point is to show what Prospero was thinking and his change of emotion as he plots his plan. He felt virtue and plan to set them free.
2) They dont know that Prospero was the cause of them getting stuck in the island etc...?
I am pretty sure that other character besides Ariel knew that Prospero cause them to be stuck on the island. In Line 95, it mentions that Prospero needs to get dressed in order for the characters to recognize him. Therefore, they wouldn't know Prospero could've used magic to make the tempest and the charm.
Questions:
ReplyDeleteWhat does the world hither in that phase? (Line 276)
When Prospero tell Ariel to get the mariner and the boatswain to the island, would this consider an important event? Plot wise i felt it would have a major effect on the characters because they can't get off the island without them. Agree? Disagree?