10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. Why does Prospero deliberately make Ferdinand haul logs instead of allowing him to court Miranda freely?
2. What happens when Antonio and Sebastian attempt to murder King Alonso while he sleeps?
3. How does Prospero ultimately resolve his conflict with his enemies in Act V?
4. What is Caliban's primary complaint against Prospero?
5. What does the storm at the beginning of the play actually accomplish?
6. Why does Prospero free Ariel at the end of the play?
7. What does Miranda's character reveal about Prospero's control over the island?
8. What does the subplot involving Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo parallel in the main plot?
9. What is the significance of Prospero giving up his magic and breaking his staff?
10. In the epilogue, when Prospero asks the audience for their applause to set him free, what does this moment suggest about the play itself?
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