Tempest, The - William Shakespeare

SIMPLE YET PROFOUND, THE TEMPEST IS THE HEARTBREAKINGLY SINCERE PIECE OF ELABORATE THEARTICAL ARTIFICE.SHAKESPEARE IS A MAGICIAN AT THE HEIGHTS OF HIS POWERS, SO ACCOMPLISHED

AT HIS CRAFT THAT HE CAN REVEAL THE MECHANISMS OF HIS MOST MARVELOUS TRICKS AND STILL ASTONISH US.READABILITY- IT IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND ITS LANGUAGE AND WORDINGS BUT SOMEWHERE THERE ARE SOME WORDS WHICH ARE DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND, OTHERWISE, IN MY DEFENCE, THE PLAY IS REALLY SO INTERESTING AND DASHING.STORY- ITS STORY IS SO GOOD AND DASHING IT IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE AND ITS WORDINGS ARE SO EASY TOO.I REALLY LIKE THE PLAY, SO SO SOOOO INTERESTING. I HOPE YOU MAY ALSO LIKE ITS STORY.

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Hello friends.

This books is awesome I read this book and the authur explain everything in detail I feel every seen paly in front of my eyes and I see in real everything this book is attract to every person because its word and writing is great the readability of this book is that the words that is used in this book is attract the person toward own . the story of this book is precious I think the story is related to Authur's life .

I suggest to people that read this book . and gave overview about this book.

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It was published in 1611. the reason behind its publication was the arrival of a ship which was lost in England. all the crew members arrived safely and this inspired Shakespeare to write his most celebrated drama The tempest. The supernatural scene of the storm justifies the title of the drama. there is a character Prospero whose kingdom has been usurped by his own brother. Miranda is his daughter and Prospero visits an island after leaving his kingdom. on that island he gains the knowledge of black magic.

when the characters like Sebastian, Ferdinand, Gonzalo, Antonio, Trinculo, Alonso, and Stephano comes from a wedding party of the daughter of Alonso they face a storm. this storm is so strong that all the characters think that others are dead while everybody is alive. this storm has been instigated by the commands of Prospero. he tries to take revenge but Miranda who knows nothing about her past tells her father to help these people who are facing storm. Prospero tells Miranda about her past and commands her to sleep.

when Miranda and Ferdinand see each other they feel a kind of bond for each other. they are trapped by the bond of love. this play has been written beautifully by Shakespeare. I have read it several times and I love to read it again.

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Simple yet profound, The tempest is a heartbreakingly sincere piece of elaborate theatrical article. Shakespear is a magician at the height of his powers, so accomplished at his craft that he can reveal the mechanisms of his most marvelous tricks and still astonish us. This time through, I was struck by how closely references to language, freedom, power and transformation are bound up together and how they all seem to point to some metaphysical resolution, even if the don't finally achieve it. But perhaps - by the power and transformation are bound up together and how they all seem to point to some metaphysical resolution, even if they don't finally achieve it. But perhaps by the power of Prospero's staff - they do?

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The Tempest Summary: A Magical Storm

The Tempest begins on a boat, tossed about in a storm. Aboard is Alonso the King of Naples, Ferdinand(his son), Sebastian(his brother), Antonio the usurping Duke of Milan, Gonzalo, Adrian, Francisco, Trinculo and Stefano.

Miranda, who has been watching the ship at sea, is distraught at the thought of lost lives. The storm was created by her father, the magical Prospero, who reassures Miranda that all will be well. Prospero explains how they came to live on this island: they were once part of Milan’s nobility – he was a Duke and Miranda lived a life of luxury. However, Prospero’s brother exiled them – they were placed on a boat, never to be seen again.

Prospero summons Ariel, his servant spirit. Ariel explains that he has carried out Prospero’s orders: he destroyed the ship and dispersed its passengers across the island. Prospero instructs Ariel to be invisible and spy on them. Ariel asks when he will be freed and Prospero tells him off for being ungrateful, promising to free him soon.

Caliban: Man or Monster?

Prospero decides to visit his other servant, Caliban, but Miranda is reluctant, describing him as a monster. Prospero agrees that Caliban can be rude and unpleasant, but is invaluable to them because he collects their firewood.

When Prospero and Miranda meet Caliban, we learn that he is native to the island, but Prospero turned him into a slave raising issues about morality and fairness in the play. Prospero reminds Caliban that he tried to violate his daughter!

Love at First Sight

Ferdinand stumbles across Miranda and, much to Prospero’s annoyance, they fall in love and decide to marry. Prospero warns Miranda off and decides to test Ferdinand’s loyalty.

The rest of the shipwrecked crew are celebrating their survival and grieving for lost loved ones. Alonso believes that he has lost his beloved son, Ferdinand.

Caliban’s New Master

Stefano, Alonso’s drunken butler, discovers Caliban in a glade. Caliban decides to worship the drunken Stefano and make him his new master in order to escape Prospero’s power. Caliban describes Prospero’s cruelty and persuades Stefano to murder him by promising that Stefano can marry Miranda and rule the island.

The other shipwreck survivors have been trekking across the island and stop to rest. Ariel casts a spell on Alonso, Sebastian and Antonio and derides them for their treatment of Prospero. Gonzalo and the others think that the spellbound men are suffering from the guilt of their past actions and promise to ensure their safety.

Prospero finally concedes and agrees to the marriage of Miranda and Ferdinand and goes off to foil Caliban’s murderous plot. He orders Ariel to hang out beautiful clothes to distract the three fools. When Caliban and Stefano discover the clothes, they decide to steal them – Prospero arranges for goblins to “grind their joints”.

Prospero’s Forgiveness

Prospero assembles his enemies: Alonso, Antonio and Sebastian. After chastising them for their past treatment of him and his daughter, he forgives them. Alonso discovers that his son Ferdinand is still alive and in love with Miranda. Plans are made to return to Milan. Prospero also forgives Caliban and grants Ariel his freedom.

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INTRODUCTION

Only two reviews on this book so far? Well, I will make it three. 'The Tempest' is a story of revenge and the victory of th good over the evil and the wicked. With the support of some extra ordinary incidents influence by magic and sorcery, the story captures the minds of the readers in a flash of those ones too who wants to hate this story.

Unlike the other novels, this one has one hell of a story with detailed description of each and every characters and incidents which help us more interested in it. Actually, there was a similiar incident in which a fleet of nine ships under Sir George Somers was hit by hurricane in Bermuda in mysteriou circumstances, but they manage to return home without any loss even after they seemed to be attracted to the nearby island.

THE AUTHOR

Is there any need to tell about William Shakespeare - the greatest dramatist and the most popular author in the history of English literature? He is the first author whose name I heard when I was a kid. There are 37 plays written by this man along with some poems and sonnets.

Apart from Tempest, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, Othello, Merchant of Venice, As you like it, Julius Caesar, King Lear etc - all got their place among the best sellers even now. He has written all types of stories - Romantic ones, Tragedies, Mysterious ones, there is no genre which this man hasn't touched.

THE STORY

Prospero was the Duke of Milan. He was loved by all perople under him. But he was cheated by his brother Antonio and the king of Naples, Alonso and was sent into the sea with his small daughter in a boat with no oars or sails or not even food or water. They decided against killing them because the people liked him very much. But the king's loyal advisor had helped him by hiding everything that was needed in the boat without any one else knowing.

After some days in the boat, they finally reaches a deserted island where he learns magic and becomes an expert sorcerer with the help of some books he found in the boat. He found a faithful servant in Ariel a gentle spirit who was saved by him fron an old pine tree where the spirit was improsoned by a witch when he refused to obey her wicked commands. There is a ugly looking monster called Caliban who was forced by Prospero to do all the hard work because of his bad behaviour.

Now Prospero is prepared to take his revenge on his enemies and they are in the middle of the ocean right where he wanted them. In the ship was King Alonso, his brother Sebastain, his son Fendinand, Prospero's brother Antonio and advisor Gonzalo and a large number of sailors. He uses his magic to create huge waves, rain and storm. All of them jumps into the sea.

What will happen to those who jumped into the sea? What will be Prospero's plans? Will he kill them or will he ever be able to forgive them? What things will Ariel do for Prospero? What role does Ferdinand and Sebastian have to play in the story? Will Caliban try to riot? The story is more than these questions.....lots more than you can expect from a story like this.....

CHARACTERS

There are large number of characters in the story. Prospero seeks the way of revenge only because of his desire to achieve what actually belonged to him and nothing else. Ferdinand and Miranda seems to be the two characters added to make the story somewhat romantic (I knew that a love story would blossom - atleast they have to think about the sentiments of hte readers!). Caliban seems to be a character the most stupidic.

The court Jesters Stephano and Trinculo seems to be added to bring some humour to the story and make it more interesting to read. Antonio, Aonso and Sebastain are wicked ones who are able to realise the wrong they did. Ariel is the most obidient character who is more faithful than eny one could ever be. Gonzalo too is very loyal and did save two lives of his king and the daughter.

CONCLUSION

There is no need for saying that this was a great work by Shakespeare because he has made his each and every work great with his brilliance. I like these type of stories than the tragedy stories of him. I learned this story in 10th standard if my memory is right. There had been some other works of William Shakespeare to study too.

That really was a good move to introduce these types of classic stories in text books so that the students can learn about the ancient authors and their great works. I believe that most of you have happened to read this book, if you haven't don't hesitate to read it because it is surely worth trying and enjoying it.....

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William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' is a tale of ambition,temptation and revenge.There is romance introduced to offer some relief from the heavy duty supernatural stuff that happens throughout.The humour,as in all other of the bard's plays is very down-to-earth.It is indeed wonderful that the same person who is able to write about high philosophy is so conversant with the ways of the hoi-polloi.The setting for the play is a lonesome island.The very soiltary nature of the place makes for magic,love and conspiracy.Some people are out to seek revenge.Some lust for power.And two beautiful people come close and fall in hopeless love.The hero of the play is the island and the inclement weather.

The story is thus.Prospero used to be Duke of Milan.When he took leave of his charge for studies in magic his brother Antonio usurped the position. Prospero was forced to come to a desolate island with his daughter Miranda.Here he became master of occult. With the help of his powers he brings to the island his brother,the king of Naples and the latter's brother.A ship carrying all these people wrecks.Ferdinand, the king's son is also on the island after losing contact with co-passengers on the ship. Prospero uses his magic to bring everyone together at the right time and his Dukedom is restored. Ferdinand grows to love Miranda and their match is approved.There is a hilarious attempt at drunken rebellion by Prospero's slave Caliban.

Exciting yet funny!

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Like a man of passsion that he was he wrote the Tempest just like that. Beautifully spun tale of the duke and his daughter and his magic captures you into the whirlwind of his tale. like all his other stories this too has love revenge anger and other different emotions. Worth reading

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