The Tempest

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   gbeatty Teacher
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   On the plot level, The Tempest is about a group of sailors who shipwreck on an island. There they find Prospero and Miranda. Prospero was the duke of Milan before being exiled there. Miranda and one of the sailors fall in love, while other sailors plot to take over the throne of Naples and still others plan with Caliban, Prospero's monstrous servant, to kill Prospero.

   Through magic, virtue, and young love, these plots are thwarted. The ship is repaired, and Prospero is restored to his rightful place as duke of Milan.

   Now, thematically, the play is about the social order and what happens when it is upset, about the right to rule and rightful rulers, and about the wonder and magic of the world.

   Greg

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   Posted by gbeatty on Monday February 19, 2007 at 6:45 PM
   
   

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   nja1 Student
   

   The Tempest is a play about 2 family members. One father named Prospero and One daughter named Miranda. Prospero used to be the duke of Milan but was forced onto an Island were he and his daughter think they will live the rest of their days. Years passed and finally the people who betraye prospero are on a ship passing the Island and Prospero decides to make a Tempest(storm) to bring them in where he will torture them(in a way) and they will be forgiven later on thus giving a happy ending.

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   Posted by nja1 on Wednesday May 9, 2007 at 11:27 AM
   
   

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