The Tempest Act 2 &3 Study Guide

As the men are about to eat the banquet set before them, Ariel appears in what Form?

A harpy (half bird- Half human like creature)

What happens when Alonso and Gonzalo fall asleep?

Antonio and Sebastian talk about killing Gonzalo to usurp the throne.

Who saves Gonzalo from his own death? How?

Ariel saves him by whispering in his ear and telling him to wake up.

In Act I, Properso creates the storm that misplaces Alonso and the others, In Act II, Prospero does not appear on stage, but his plans begin to take shape, In act III, Prospero barely appears, yet he is the character responsible for much of the advancement of the plot. Explain how Prospero moves the story along in Act III without participating directly in the events. What might stop his plans from succeeding?

Ariel; His plans might fail if someone important dies like Ferdinand.

Why cant the men attack Ariel with their swords?

Because Ariel is a spirit

What does Caliban say that himself, Stephano and Trinculo must do to take power from Prospero?

Burn his books.

Which of the lords expresses the belief that the island is a good place to be?

Gonzalo

What type of person is Gonzalo? Describe Gonzalo.

Gonzalo is optimistic and kind spirited and wise.

What does Caliban hope to accomplish by his plot against Prospero?

He hopes to kill Prospero and become a servant of Stephanos.

What does the invisible Ariel do to cause trouble between Stephano and Trinculo?

He imitates Trinculo's voice and mocks Stephano. Caliban isn't making it any better because he is instigating Stephano to beat Trinculo.

Reread Act II, Scene II, Lines 60-86. What does Stephano plan to do with Caliban? Give details from the text to support your answer.

He plans to capture Caliban and give him to the emperor. It shows in the text in line 64 that if he can restore Caliban's health he was going to take him to the emperor that's why he calmed Caliban down with wine.

When Stephano spots Trinculo and Caliban under the cloak, what does Stephano think he sees?

He thinks he sees a monster due to him seeing 4 legs appearing to come from the same body.

Why does Caliban hide under his cloak when Trinculo appears?

He thought Trinculo was another spirit Prospero sent to torment him.

What do Caliban's comments and questions in Act II, scene II, lines 105-124, suggest about Caliban's perspective of Stephano and the liquor he brings?

In Caliban's perspective, he considers Stephano a god because of the wine he brings him and that he will serve him instead of Prospero. In the text, in lines 106-107 Caliban says "That's a brave god and bears celestial liquor. I will kneel to him"

How does the apparition of the banquet affect Alonso and his retinue? How is the banquet used as a symbol? Why aren't the men allowed to eat the food? Is this an effective moment for Ariel to accuse them of their sins?

It affects Alonso and his retinue because they go in starving and ready to plot but instead are met with a threatening harpy/Ariel and become fearful. the banquet symbolizes the last supper and the feast before they plan on killing Gonzalo. The men don't eat the food for as they are about to Ariel appears and threatens them pulling their attention away from their hunger. this is effective for Ariel because it allows the men to be fearful and guilty of themselves.

Is it surprising that Caliban willingly worships Stephano and desires to give him control of the island when he resents Prospero for usurping what he considers his rightful claim to the island? What does this show about Caliban?

Its not surprising because he did something similar with Prospero when he came to the island; the only reason they are not on good terms is because he tried to rape Miranda. It shows that Caliban will follow anyone as long as it appears that they are strong and it benefits him in someway.

What is believed to have happened to Ferdinand? How does Alonso feel about this?

People thought he died; Alonso is greatly saddened by this

What does Miranda ask when she finds out that Ferdinand is a prince?

She asks "Do you love me?"

How does Miranda react to the news that Ferdinand is a price?

She wants even more to be his wife and she says that if he refuses that she will die a virgin.

What is the purpose of Ariel's speech after the banquet vanishes?

The purpose was to make the men fill guilt and let it linger in them like poison so they would apologize to Prospero.

What do Antonio and Sebastian have in common?

They both want to have some sort of role in the throne of Milan. Earlier in the text Antonio told Sebastian to kill Gonzalo so he would be lord of Naples. Sebastian didn't want to do it but Antonio told him that he has ambitions (knowing that Sebastian is very easily manipulated).

When Ariel makes the banquet disappear, what do the men do?

They go out to try to find Ariel and the sprites and try to kill them.

Heir

a person inheriting and continuing the legacy of a predecessor

Perfidious

deceitful and untrustworthy

Treacherous

guilty of or involving betrayal or deception

Invulnerable

impossible to harm or damage

Valiant

possessing or showing courage or determination

Valor

strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness

Usurp

take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force

Succession

the action or process of inheriting a title, office, property

Vigilance

the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

Supplant

to replace