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Who and what is Ariel?
Ariel is a spirit who was trapped by Sycorax and rescued by Prospero. They are now Prospero's servant.
What type of tree was Ariel trapped in?
A Pine Tree!
How does Ariel feel towards Prospero when we first meet him?
Loyal, Annoyed, Frustrated, Obedient, Grateful or any other with justification!
What command did Prospero give Ariel at the beginning of the play?
To save the sailors on board the ship but make sure they were scattered about across the island.
Why did Miranda ask her father to stop the storm?
Because she felt sorry for the soldiers
What happened to the sailors on the ship?
They were saved by Ariel but scattered around the island.
How does Ariel react when Prospero gives him another task?
He is angry/frustrated because Prospero promised that he could be free.
Who trapped Ariel in the tree?
Sycorax
Explain why Prospero had to flee his own country and come to the island.
Prospero came to the island because he had lost control of his government. His brother allied with the King of Naples and stole the throne from him.
Explain Prospero's relationship with Caliban.
Prospero is horrible to Caliban and treats him as a slave. Prospero calls him horrible names and forces him to do hard labour.
Explain Miranda's relationship with Caliban.
Miranda is also horrible to Caliban but this is because she had treated him nicely until Caliban attacked her.
How are Sycorax and Prospero the same?
The both keep slaves, they both have magic and they both want revenge.
Who helped Prospero and Miranda escape?
Gonzalo
What is Prospero's brother's name?
Antonio
What technique is this: "Fetch us in fuel"
Imperative verb (An instruction) OR Alliteration.
What technique is this: "Shrug'st thou, malice?" - Are you shrugging and making faces you evil thing?
A Rhetorical Question
