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 Miranda's relationship with Caliban.
Miranda is also horrible to Caliban but this is because she had treated him nicely until Caliban attacked her.
What technique is this: "Your tale, sir, would cure deafness."
Hyperbole or Metaphor
Describe Prospero in three words
Any words that are suitable
Describe Miranda in three words
Any words that are suitable
How does Ariel react when Prospero gives him another task?
He is angry/frustrated because Prospero promised that he could be free.
Who helped Prospero and Miranda escape?
Gonzalo
Describe Ariel in three words
Any words that are suitable
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.
What technique is this: "He was the ivy which had hid my princely trunk." - He was the ivy that sticks to the side of a tree, taking the life out of it.
Metaphor
Why did Miranda ask her father to stop the storm?
Because she felt sorry for the soldiers
What technique is this: "Shrug'st thou, malice?" - Are you shrugging and making faces you evil thing?
A Rhetorical Question
Describe Caliban in three words
Any words that are suitable
What type of tree was Ariel trapped in?
A Pine Tree!
Who trapped Ariel in the tree?
Sycorax
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.
What technique is this: "Fetch us in fuel"
Imperative verb (An instruction) OR Alliteration.
Who and what is Ariel?
Ariel is a spirit who was trapped by Sycorax and rescued by Prospero. They are now Prospero's servant.
How are Sycorax and Prospero the same?
The both keep slaves, they both have magic and they both want revenge.
How does Ariel feel towards Prospero when we first meet him?
Loyal, Annoyed, Frustrated, Obedient, Grateful or any other with justification!
What technique is this: "Have you forgotten... you have forgotten"
Repetition
What happened to the sailors on the ship?
They were saved by Ariel but scattered around the island.
What is Prospero's brother's name?
Antonio
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