The tempest flashcards

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Engish Literature flashcards for Shakespeare's play The Tempest // 2016
Bridie Denman
Flashcards by Bridie Denman, updated more than 1 year ago
Bridie Denman
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Who is Alonso? Alonso is Ferdinand's father, the king of Naples and the brother of Sebastian
Who is Trinculo? Trinculo is Alonso's jester and plots to kill Prospero
Who is Stephano? Stephano plans to murder Prospero
Who is Antonio? Antonio is Prospero's brother
Who is Sebastian? Sebastian is Alonso's brother
What type of play is The Tempest? The tempest is a comedy
Where might this play be set? Either in the Caribbean or in the Mediterranean
How does the play's setting confuse the shipwrecked? Because they are removed from their courtly worlds, and loyalty to the king is tossed aside and tradition and expectations are abandoned
Explain the structure of The Tempest (1) the exposition or introduction (2) the complication or rising action (3) the climax, crisis or turning point (4) the resolution or falling action (5) the denouement, catastrophe or conclusion
What are the key themes in the tempest? Give examples Supernatural Arts and Culture Freedom and confinement Man and the natural world Betrayal and forgiveness The divine Versions of reality
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