Want to read the entire page? 12. Ariel put them into a deep sleep. How is this treatment like and unlike the treatment of Caliban? Answer : Ferdinand is the son of Alonso, the king of Naples. Miranda taught Caliban to speak , and he tends to use his language for evil . Prospero treats Ferdinand kindly, but is also telling Miranda that . Keep working on your narrative . Miranda taught Caliban to speak, and he tends to use his language for evil. When everyone except the crew had abandoned the ship, Ariel made sure, as Prospero . Within two days for this. Passage (i) Who is Ferdinand ? Character attributes. The first scene opens on a ship . How did Prospero and Miranda end up on the island? ACTS TWO-THREE 11. Alonso is deeply affected and cares about the lost sailors. Prospero and Ferdinand's surprisingly coarse discussion of Miranda's virginity at the beginning of the scene serves to emphasize the disparity in knowledge and experience between Miranda and her future husband. . Ans. Come unto these yellow sands, And then take hands: Courtsied when you have and kiss'd 1. 353 - 354). Prospero calls Ferdinand a "traitor" and a "spy" because Ferdinand. Claribel: Who initiates the wedding proposal between Miranda and Ferdinand? The two do not realize that they are being manipulated, so the beauty of their love remains pure. Why does Miranda think that Ferdinand might be a "spirit"? MIRANDA I might call him A thing divine, for nothing natural I ever saw so noble. Ferdinand leapt into the sea and reached the shore. She also has not met many people, and as soon as she meets people she is very excited . Why does Miranda think that Ferdinand might be a spirit? In order to test his lover for Miranda Prospero has imprisoned him and assigned him the task of carrying logs of wood. Ferdinand and Miranda's quiet, loving relationship is a stark contrast to the noisy, contentious relationships between and among all of the other characters on the island. Prospero listens to Miranda and Ferdinand so he can tell if they are falling in love. The scene reaches a joyful climax when Ferdinand and Miranda exchange lovers' vows. PROSPERO. See more of Lycee Liberty Alex English on Facebook. 2. Prospero: What servant does Prospero set free at the end of the story . Most sure, the goddess. ACTS TWO-THREE 11. Log In. O, I have suffered. When Miranda is asleep, Prospero calls forth his spirit, Ariel. Let me ask you! Prospero, however, wants to be sure about Ferdinand's claim that he is the King of Naples, and calls him a traitor and spy and bids him to follow. From what event were the Italians returning when they were ship-wrecked? Prospero puts her to sleep every time Ariel appears. This is a chaotic beginning to the play, which foreshadows tragic events later in the story. The reason they fall in love is because they are both desperate for love. What does Miranda think about Ferdinand's appearance? Prospero and Miranda were banished off to sea after Prospero became too obsessed with his studies and his brother Antonio, took over the throne. Secretly, Gonazalo put food and water on their ship, making it so that they could survive. He has drowned and now suffers a sea-change: What is Miranda's first impression of Ferdinand? Miranda thinks that Ferdinand is very attractive and that he must be a spirit or something ( line 410 - 420 ) . Why? Prospero tells Miranda to look at Ferdinand and tell him what she sees. The honest lord Gonzalo aided Prospero in his escape. 16. Antonio, Prospero's brother, who usurped his position as Duke of Milan. Prospero had sent Ariel to cause a storm in the sea and to bring his enemies, Alonso. I believe that this is true. Spirit, fine spirit! She has never seen another man before - (his appearance seemed not of this world) . Miranda: Who speaks the epilogue at the end? Thus, Act IV, scene i explores marriage from several different angles. Shakespeare's last play, The Tempest, covers the serious topics of colonialism and imperialism, making this work perfect for cross-curricular study. This speech that Caliban gives shows that he is not what he is percieved to be- his appearance as a rough, deformed slave makes people think that he himself must be angry and . 13. Why does Miranda think that Ferdinand might be a "spirit"? Why? Miranda believes that Ferdinand might be a spirit because he is the most attractive man that she has ever seen. What advice does Gonzalo give Alonso? At first, Miranda thought that Ferdinand was a spirit. 2) What does Ferdinand say he loves about Miranda? This man, he tells her, is a mere Caliban compared to other men. She seems to be caring and empathetic toward everyone immediately. Miranda attempts to persuade her father to have mercy, but he silences her harshly. Ans. From her very first lines she displays a meek and emotional nature. "O, I have suffered / With those that I saw suffer!" she says of the shipwreck (I.ii. Miranda is the daughter of Prospero, another of the main characters of The Tempest.She was banished to the Island along with her father at the age of three, and in the subsequent twelve years has lived with her father and their slave, Caliban, as her only company. Why? Miranda is one of the principal characters of William Shakespeare's The Tempest.She is the only female character to appear on stage. If by your art, my dearest father, you have. 10. Miranda, who thought all men had grave faces and gray beards like her father, was delighted with the appearance of this beautiful young prince; and Ferdinand, seeing such a lovely lady in this desert place, and from the strange sounds he had heard, expecting nothing but wonders, thought be was upon an enchanted island, and that Miranda was the . Enter Prospero and Miranda. Perfect. 5. There arose a severe tempest and the ship was sure to be wrecked. Thus, Ferdinand has to do some chores in order to win . He wants to show them the potency of his art and also to depict the Goddesses Iris, Juno and Ceres blessing them. I'll free thee. When she sees Ferdinand for the first time, she who has been raised on a desert island and has never seen any young man before, she judges rightly as to the character of the creature she first thinks is a spirit, and as to the kind of being Ferdinand is: She had only seen her father namely Prospero and Caliban. 3. 9. Who taught Caliban to speak? However, we don't know about Prospero's history until the second scene of the play. Full Book Analysis. Sebastian: Who is the next heir of Naples? Scene 2. Flying about the ship, Ariel acted as the wind, the thunder, and the lightning. Just under fifteen years old, Miranda is a gentle and compassionate, but also relatively passive, heroine. She also has not met many people, and as soon as she meets people she is very excited . How is this treatment like and unlike the treatment of Caliban? I believe that if you have a negative inner spirit that your outward appearance would be negative and bitter. Ferdinand and Miranda's love was definitely the love at . So, one day a group of men kidnapped Prospero and Miranda, and put them on a small ship with no food or water, so they thought. Alonso, King of Naples Sebastian, the King's treacherous brother. She is amazed when . Ferdinand and Miranda's love seem more significant because of Ferdinand's expressions. Prospero then calls in Ariel and asks him to summon spirits to perform a masque for Ferdinand and Miranda. 10. Remember: Meeting only Monday / Friday. Antonio and others on the island. Miranda is also a very loving character. Miranda thinks that Ferdinand is a Spirit because he was the first and most attractive man she has ever seen in her life . Prospero treats Ferdinand kindly, but is also telling Miranda that he is bad news. (i) Ariel and Prospero are on an island in front of Prospero's cell. Prospero wants Ariel to present a masque before Ferdinand and Miranda. She has a great capacity for wonder in her own right. At first, Miranda thought that Ferdinand was a spirit. (ii) Ariel (cils Prospero how he caused a storm on the sea and frightened the persons on the ship. Ferdinand does the task for the sake of Miranda whom he loves very much. 13. This quote seems important because it shows the devotion in the given situation. He asks her if she is a maid and continues to say that he will make her the Queen of Naples , in other words , his wife ( line 448 - 450 ) . He explains that she simply doesn't know any better because she has never seen any others. Miranda And mine, with my heart in't. (3.1.89-90) Miranda is beginning to absorb Ferdinand's courtly style of speech; the touching metaphor of her heart within her hand is not unlike . Prospero gives his blessing to Ferdinand and Miranda, warning Ferdinand that he should take care not to break Miranda's "virgin-knot" before the wedding has been solemnized. Miranda is a very open and loving person. How does Prospero treat Ferdinand? Ferdinand and Miranda's love was definitely the love at . Twelve years before the events of the play, Prospero was the duke of Milan. Just under fifteen years old, Miranda is a gentle and compassionate, but also relatively passive, heroine. Why does Miranda think that Ferdinand might be a "spirit"? Re-enter ARIEL, invisible, playing and singing; FERDINAND following ARIEL'S song. She thinks he is a spirit: What is Ferdinand's first impression of Miranda? It will be a "Lecture class". Other sets . Why does Miranda think that Ferdinand might be a "spirit"? Their relationship . How does Prospero treat Ferdinand? Miranda taught Caliban to speak and he uses this to curse and disrespect Prospero for killing his mother and forcing him to a life of indentured servitude when all he did was try to help them when they first arrived. 10. Why might this be? Miranda has never seen another man before, so, at first, she thinks Ferdinand is a spirit of some kind. Miranda thinks that Ferdinand is a Spirit because he was the first and most attractive man she has ever seen in her life. How does Prospero treat Ferdinand? Miranda's frank offer to carry logs while Ferdinand rests is a natural touch that might at first seem unnatural, but how thoroughly in keeping with the character it is after all. Act III Scene 1. What is their attitude towards the event? She seems to be caring and empathetic toward everyone immediately. Miranda: Who says: "I think he will carry this island home in his pocket, and give it to his son for an apple? She thought so because she did not expect a human being having the beautiful features Ferdinand was in possession of. King of Naples: Alonso: An honest old counselor: Gonzalo: Prospero's brother, the usurping Duke of Milan: Antonio Ceres, goddess of the harvest and fertility, and Juno, goddess of marriage, as well as Iris, the goddess of the rainbow (associated with covenant or contract), all have speaking parts. Antonio, Prospero's brother, who usurped his position as Duke of Milan. She is just weird. Ferdinand promises to comply. After the performance of "such another trick" Prospero is disturbed for some reason. This quote shows that Miranda wants Ferdinand but will never think of herself good enough for him, showing that she doesn't consider herself beautiful or deserving of him. She has been on the island since she was three years old and barely remembers her former life in Milan. This gallant which thou seest . (pgs. How is this treatment like and unlike the treatment of Caliban? if he doesn't work for her he may not value her. Prospero, once the Duke of Milan, seeks revenge for the usurpation of his throne by his brother. Upload your study docs or become a Course Hero member to access this document Continue to access Term Spring Professor N/A Tags 16. 5-6 ), and hearing Prospero's tale of their narrow escape from . . Miranda has never seen another man and Ferdinand was in a state of shock and lost their love might not have happened with these factors "Love at first sight" Afraid that they will never be able to find love so they stick to the first person they see. Prospero is treating Ferdinand like a slave in order to give him obstacles so he can better treasure his love for Miranda. In all honesty she's taking advantage of Ferdinand considering he is the victim of a tradgey that beseeched him less than an hour ago. 3) Do you think Miranda would still be in love with Ferdinand if she met other men from the world? Analysis.