The Tempest: Characters (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Prospero's quote about dreams
Prospero's quote about dreams
'We are such stuff as dreams are made on'
What does Prospero's 'dreams' quote reflect?
What does Prospero's 'dreams' quote reflect?
Temporary nature of life
Prospero's quote about his magic book
Prospero's quote about his magic book
'I'll drown my book'
What drowning the book symbolises
What drowning the book symbolises
Giving up magic, forgiving enemies, return to normal life
Prospero's choice: peace or revenge?
Prospero's choice: peace or revenge?
Peace over revenge
Ariel's quote about being human
Ariel's quote about being human
'Mine would, sir, were I human'
What type of being is Ariel?
What type of being is Ariel?
A spirit
Theme explored through Ariel's servitude
Theme explored through Ariel's servitude
Longing for independence and freedom
Ariel's song to Ferdinand about his father
Ariel's song to Ferdinand about his father
'Full fathom five thy father lies'
Caliban's quote claiming the island
Caliban's quote claiming the island
'This island's mine, by Sycorax my mother'
Who is Sycorax to Caliban?
Who is Sycorax to Caliban?
His mother
Theme explored through Caliban's character
Theme explored through Caliban's character
Colonisation
Caliban's quote about language and cursing
Caliban's quote about language and cursing
'You taught me language, and my profit on't is, I know how to curse'
Miranda's quote about the new world
Miranda's quote about the new world
'O brave new world, that has such people in't!'
What Miranda's 'brave new world' quote shows
What Miranda's 'brave new world' quote shows
Her innocence and optimism