Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Key Quotes 2

This lesson continues the analysis of key quotes from The Tempest, focusing on characters other than Prospero. It explores themes of power, forgiveness, and empathy through quotes from Miranda, Caliban, Gonzalo, Antonio, Trinculo, Ferdinand, Ariel, and Alonso. The lesson highlights the emotional impact of the opening scene, Miranda's compassion, Caliban's resentment, Gonzalo's peacekeeping, Antonio's manipulation, Trinculo's comic relief, Ferdinand's admiration, Ariel's judgment, and Alonso's realization. The lesson concludes with Ariel's influence on Prospero's decision to forgive.

What does Ferdinand's declaration about Miranda reveal about his character and the societal views of women during Shakespeare's time?

What is the significance of Ariel's statement about the noblemen being 'men of sin'?

How does Alonso's realization of his culpability affect his character development in the play?

In what way does Ariel's speech about the suffering of the noblemen lead to a turning point in Prospero's character?