![]() Such ingenious method of bringing enemies form distant land is a novel dramatic stratagem used by Shakespeare. Magic pervades the entire scene as the most important thematic motif that precipitates the action of the story. Nothing significant happens in this scene it is rather retrogression of Prospero’s previous life. Its reflective mood is indicative of philosophic bent of mind of Prospero and over-anxious nature of Miranda. It an exposition scene through which we are conversant with the tale of Prospero’s banishment along with his infant daughter Miranda and subsequent misfortunes that he suffered along with his daughter. Commentary on Act 1, Scene 2Īct one scene two of the play “The Tempest” is strikingly opposite to that of the first scene with its quiet and repose. Ferdinand attempts to draw his sword but is prevented by Prospero’s magic and is led away as a prisoner. But in Miranda’s presence, Prospero shows his stern attitude to Ferdinand. Prospero notices that both Ferdinand and Miranda are lost and rapt in each other. Such encounter is equally charming to Ferdinand. ![]() She is rivetingly amazed to see Ferdinand, the very first young man she has seen on the island. AdvertisementsĪriel now goes to Ferdinand amazing him, singing fairy songs. Prospero reminds him his savage act of rape that he tried on Miranda. Again, Ariel returns to carry out further task and is sent away. Now Prospero calls Caliban, a half human savage. ![]() Ariel leaves and Miranda awakes from sleep. Ariel is instructed to wear the cloak of invisibility to avoid being exposed to others. Prospero assures him saying that if the present scheme is successful he would set him free. On hearing it the magician sternly reminds Ariel that he is bound to work hard in exchange for his rescue from the imprisonment in tree trunk imposed by the witch Sycorax. Ariel now grumbles a little about his heavy task of drudgery he is given by Prospero. It also informs him how he has harassed the passengers and left the ship safe at anchor with the mariners asleep under the hatches.Īriel has taken particular care about Ferdinand, the son of king Alonso. Prospero now calls upon Ariel who reports that he has entranced the passengers of the sinking vessel. Prospero puts Miranda to sleep with his magic in the middle of his narrative. It was compassionate Gonzalo who supplied Prospero with the books he prized most. Antonio, a voracious scholar, has raised the storm by his magic to bring his old enemies to the island. They chanced foot on an island of unknown origin. Prospero and two-year old Miranda were set adrift by the conspirators. ![]() Prospero narrates how he was deposed by Antonio who was in league with King Alonso. Antonio was his brother, a man politically astute and scheming, who entered upon the conspiracy against Prospero. In effect he neglected the governance of his kingdom. Naive Miranda learns a lot about her father’s dukedom and devotion to studies of music and liberal arts. Prospero now starts narrating his story about his past and about who Miranda is. Prospero assures her that no one will be harmed. Her agitated soul becomes anxious for the mariners of the sinking vessel. Miranda is very upset on account of the incident of the shipwreck that makes her lose calm composure of mind. Now the setting of scene one is changed into another environ that is of a nearby island. In Act I, Scene-ii of William Shakespeare’s play “The Tempest”, we get introduced to the main characters like Prospero and Miranda.
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