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Quotes (Colonialism / Racism) ‘Be not afeard. The isle is...

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Quotes (Colonialism / Racism) full of noises. Sounds and sweet airs' Context: Act 3 Scene 2 Said by Caliban to the comic trio of as they are scared of the music that just appears Analysis: This makes him seem above them in a sense. Not in power or wealth, but in understanding as he can appreciate the beauty of the island. Interestingly this scene is spoken in ‘blank verse’ by Caliban, something only the nobles do in the play. Critic: Caliban’s ‘Be not afeard speech’ presents him as having ‘the simplicity of a child’ 19th century critic

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Quotes (Colonialism / Racism) fool. It is but trash’ Context: Act 4 Scene 1 Said by Caliban to Stephano and Trinculo about the rich garments Ariel puts out to distract the men from their attack on Prospero. Analysis: This quote highlights Caliban's lack of appreciation for monetary items. This is presntation of Caliban as a noble savage that is more moral than these nobles. A more modern audience recognises the racist issues with this romanticised depiction that he is "simpler". Also an inversion of class roles as he calls him a "fool" (surprising inversion as so late in the play) Critic: Caliban speaks in ‘eloquent poetry’ 19th century critic

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Quotes (Love / Marriage) wife if you will marry me’ Context: Act 3 Scene 1 Said by Miranda to Ferdinand Analysis: An inversion in gender roles as she untraditionally asks for his hand in marriage (instead of him doing it) Disorder to Order (this is from act 3 tho so quite late) Maybe also an example of Miranda's disconnection from society and norms. Could be argued by a 17th century audience that their love is just so pure that it doesn't matter. Critic: Miranda and Ferdinand's relationship is "the very purity of love" 19th century critic

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Quotes (Love / Marriage) I this patient log-man’ Context: Act 3 Scene 1 Ferdinand Analysis: Ferdinand lowers himself to servitude for the hand of miranda, carrying logs for Prospero. This is significant as he is a prince (thinks he is king as he believes his father is dead) this is also an example of the inversion of the great chain of being. Finally, note that caliban also bears logs for Prospero (interestingy in the scene just before this-Act 2 Scene 2), likening them and creating another example of the comedic plot mirroring the main plot. Critic: Miranda and Ferdinand's relationship is "the very purity of love" 19th century critic

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Quotes (Love / Marriage) in my dower’ Context: Act 3 Scene 1 Said by Miranda in reference to her virginity as the "jewel" in her "dowr", meaning the treasure in her marriage agreement. Analysis: Highlights the role of Victorian women and what makes Miranda valuable to Prospero. Critic: The play is arguably about ‘Jacobean politics’ and/or ‘patriarchal ideology’ 21st century critic

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Quotes (Love / Marriage) gift’ Context: Act 4 Scene 1 Said by Prospero about Mirranda in reference to her marriage with Ferdinand. Analysis: A weird and reciprocal look at it. Critic: "Prospero needs Miranda as sexual bait" 20th century critic

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Quotes (Love / Marriage) true love’ Context: Act 4 Scene 1 Said by "Iris" (as its actually a spirit) during the masque Analysis: The word ‘contract’ presents their relationship not really of true love. Also note that the god Iris represents a rainbow, an example of disorder to order as we go from storm to rainbow. Critic: In the marriage masque ‘marriage is subtly glorified as the foundation of society and a part of the natural order of things’ 21st century critic

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Quotes (Love / Marriage) drop a blessed crown’ Context: Act 5 Scene 1 Said by Gonzalo about Mirranda and Ferdiandn Analysis: This suggests their marriage is righteous unlike the usurpation elsewhere in the play. This quote also points out that Miranda will be marrying into the royal family, in this way prospero benefits from their relationship as it elevates his social status in a legitimate way (contrasting other characters in the play). Critic: ‘Prospero needs Miranda as sexual bait … It is Prospero’s needs … not Miranda’s, which are being served here’ 20th century critic

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Quotes (Love / Marriage) in care of thee’ Context: Act 2 Scene 1 Said by Prospero to Miranda about the storm he has set on the men Analysis: This presents a more caring fatherly picture of Prospero, I would argue it isn't true though as the storm is totally for revenge. Liar. Critic: In the RSC 2016 production Prospero is presented as a more loving and genuinely caring father

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Quotes (Servitude / Freedom) more toil?’ Context: Act 1 Scene 2 Said by Ariel to Prospero Analysis: Highlights Ariels unwillingness to "serve" Prospero. "Toil" suggests this is not work he enjoys. This is another aspect of the play which presents prospero as a coloniser (as he found Ariel on the island too) and an example of his misuse of magic. Critic: Prospero’s power is “capable of great evil as well as great good”

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Quotes (Servitude / Freedom) I this patient log-man’ Context: Act 3 Scene 2 Said by Ferdinand to Miranda Analysis: This shows the emasculation of Ferdinand by Prospero, it also highlights Prospero's involvement in their relationship. This can be read two ways, either it shows that their love is pure and sweet (as he will go to great lengths for her) or Prospero is withholding this relationship from him to he appreciates it more and marries her (elevating Prospero's own social status). Critic: Miranda and Ferdinand's relationship is "the very purity of love" 19th century critic

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Quotes (Servitude / Freedom) thee with old cramps’ Context: Act 1 Scene 2 Said by Prospero to Caliban as a threat if he doesn't do the work he asks of him. Analysis: Highlights the brutality of colonialism and Prospero's more sinister side. Note he uses his magical power over Caliban's earthly power. Critic: Caliban is ‘a resister of tyranny’ 19th century critic Critic: Prospero's magic is “capable of great evil as well as great good” 20th century critic

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Quotes (Servitude / Freedom) a tyrant, a sorcerer’ Context: Act 3 Scene 1 Said by Caliban to the comic trio about Prospero Analysis: Here he acknowledges that Prospero is a tyrant, forcing him and Ariel to work. The word "sorcerer" also presents Prospero's magic as evil, Caliban is aware of this as he has been on the receiving end of this misuse of power. Critic: Caliban is ‘a resister of tyranny’ 19th century critic Critic: Prospero's magic is “capable of great evil as well as great good” 20th century critic

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Quotes (Servitude / Freedom) thou shalt have freedom’ Context: Act 5 Scene 1 Said by Prospero to Ariel Analysis: Here Prospero completes his promise to Ariel he makes at the start of the play (when Ariel asks for his freedom and he says he will in 2 days). This is a good example of the play resolving, disorder (abuse of power) to use of order (releasing him). Critic: ‘The play is structurally tidy’ 20th century critic Critic: Prospero’s power is “capable of great evil as well as great good”

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Quotes (Servitude / Freedom) bands with the help of your good hands’ Context: Act 5 Scene 1 Said by Prospero to the audience during the final speech asking them to free him from the play with their applause. Analysis: Meta-theatre!! Also note at the time that loud noises were thought to break magical spells. Suggests the play is a spell. Links to the theme of freedom/servitude well as here he is under servitude of the audience. Critic: Prospero’s power is “capable of great evil as well as great good” Critic: ‘The masque in The Tempest is a materialisation of Prospero’s will and power’

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Quotes (Gender) wild waters in this roar, allay them’ Context: Act 1 Scene 1 Said by Miranda tp Prospero as she sees the ship in the storm. Analysis: This is a powerful moment as it is an imperative sentence. As he is her superior, this reverses the ‘great chain of being’ and gender roles(DISORDER TO ORDER!!!). She does however refer to him as her ‘dearest father’, showing him the respect he ‘deserves’ in victorian society. Critic: The play is arguably about ‘Jacobean politics’ and/or ‘patriarchal ideology’ 21st century critic

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Quotes (Gender) asleep' Context: Act 1 Scene 2 A stage direction as Miranda is put to sleep by Prospero after explaining their past to her. Analysis: Can be argued she is a passive victim of Prospero’s power. While she technically has no choice here (as he uses magic) its important to recognise she has been written with no agency or rebellion against Prospero’s magic. Critic: The play is arguably about ‘Jacobean politics’ and/or ‘patriarchal ideology’ 21st century critic

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Quotes (Gender) ' Context: Act 4 Scene 1 Miranda has no lines in this scene and just stands on stage while Prospero and Ferdinand talk about her marriage. Analysis: Shows her lack of agency and power within the play. Also highlights her Jacobean role in marriage to be passive. This is significant as it shows a change to order where she is turning to "proper" Jacobean values. Critic: The play is arguably about ‘Jacobean politics’ and/or ‘patriarchal ideology’ 21st century critic

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Quotes (Dramatic effects) mariners wet' Context: Act 1 Scene 1 A stage direction from the opening boat sinking scene Analysis: This use of dramatic technique (essentially dumping water on the mariners before they come on) would have been a more notable choice at the time, a conscious decision to make a move towards realism in theatre. Critic: The stage directions were “designed to make the calamity as convincing and tangible as possible” 20th century critic

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Quotes (Dramatic effects) noise of thunder And lighting' Context: Act 1 Scene 1 The opening stage direction Analysis: This shows that Shakespeare was using dramatics such as sound to create a more immersive experience. Critic: The stage directions were “designed to make the calamity as convincing and tangible as possible” 20th century critic

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