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  Where is there music? What functions does it have in the play? How can music be related to the themes? What role/meaning does a particular song have?

  Posted by vincecarter on Nov 3, 2009 at 03:15 PM

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  The importance of themes like "patriarchs and rulers",political legitimacy,usurpation,hierarchy,struggle for power in Act II Of the Tempest!!!

  Posted by hopeandjoy on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:43 PM

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  In the book The tempest, List all the quotes that relates to "magic". (Only in Act I)   explain the quote and tell me te line

  Posted by vincecarter on Oct 15, 2009 at 05:32 PM

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  Describe the cave in "the tempest". What did Prospero do to the good spirits on his arrival in the island? Who was Caliban?

  Posted by syedajmain on Oct 12, 2009 at 11:37 PM

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  Where did Prospero and Miranda live? How was the art of magic useful for Prospero? Who was Sycorax?

  Posted by syedajmain on Oct 9, 2009 at 09:06 PM

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  relationship between prespero and ariel

  Posted by mahatma on Oct 1, 2009 at 01:18 AM

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  you are caliban,describe how ariel toments you.

  Posted by kamlesh on Sep 28, 2009 at 04:45 AM

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  How does the issue of responsibility for one's community come up in The Tempest?

  Posted by heathercraven09 on Sep 26, 2009 at 03:38 PM

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  Provide one example of the following type, and comment on its significance to the play as a whole.(Act 4 line 120-122 scene 1)  

  Posted by ntandoh on Sep 17, 2009 at 01:25 AM

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  comment on the words "is" and "art" as used by Boatswait and Prospero

  Posted by simplysihle on Sep 15, 2009 at 06:40 AM

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  How the art of magic proved useful for prospero?

  Posted by zahi on Sep 10, 2009 at 08:45 AM

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  What was Miranda's reaction on seeing the ship caught in the violent storm?

  Posted by saeed007 on Sep 8, 2009 at 05:08 AM

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  Why does "The Tempest" begin with a big storm?

  Posted by mymom66 on Aug 29, 2009 at 06:37 PM

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  how does the apparent fate of the ship at the and of the first sence in act 1 differ from its fate according to prospero?

  Posted by shayanaconnerly on Aug 24, 2009 at 09:00 PM

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  How does the theme the importance of the restoration of social hierarchy apply to plays The Tempest and A Midsummer Nights Dream.

  Posted by saffy1234 on Jul 26, 2009 at 09:32 PM

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  Towards the climax of The Tempest, why does Prospero forgive all?

  Posted by aneema on Jul 20, 2009 at 09:42 PM

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  Help with a conclusion!

  Posted by rannyhasson on Jul 6, 2009 at 09:28 AM

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  Is it appropriate to describe "The Tempest" as a romantic play?

  Posted by corapunkygirl on Jul 5, 2009 at 04:39 AM

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  Does Ferdinand know about Miranda being raped? And does he know that Sycorax even exists? PLEASE ANSWER!!!

  Posted by rannyhasson on Jul 4, 2009 at 06:28 AM

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  Do you think it is appropriate to describe 'The Tempest' as a romantic play?

  Posted by kalvi on Jun 27, 2009 at 02:39 AM

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  What relevance does The Tempest have to our modern day life?

  Posted by sartay on Jun 20, 2009 at 06:48 AM

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  How were Caliban in "The Tempest" and John the Savage treated differently because of their physical apperance?

  Posted by englishlanguage on Jun 4, 2009 at 03:39 PM

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  What is the importance of Ariel in the beginning of the play?

  Posted by ashna090908 on Jun 4, 2009 at 04:53 AM

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  How do Gonzalo,Antonio and Sebastian behave during the storm?

  Posted by sharonjoseph on Jun 3, 2009 at 05:14 AM

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  In what ways does the playwright make use of the Humours and the four elements of nature in the tempest?

  Posted by alex710623 on May 31, 2009 at 01:47 PM

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  In what ways is Prospero a "Renaissance Man"?  

  Posted by ladyceline on May 28, 2009 at 12:39 PM

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  What are your opinions on The Tempest character Ferdinand ?

  Posted by ferdinand on May 9, 2009 at 05:14 PM

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  In "The Tempest", Act One, Scene One, why does Gonzalo believe the ship will not be wrecked?

  Posted by piggy4life on May 6, 2009 at 04:39 PM

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  know thus far forth.by accident most strange,bountiful fortune-now my dear lady -hath mine enemies brought to this shore and by my prescience i find

  Posted by miret on May 6, 2009 at 09:40 AM

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  The Tempest, Act 1 scene 2, lines 350-375: Comment on how this scene belongs in a comedy by paying special attention to the characters here.

  Posted by ichigomia on Apr 27, 2009 at 07:29 AM

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  How does Caliban describe his island as beautiful and what's the beautiful imagery he uses?

  Posted by homeworkhelp101 on Apr 17, 2009 at 09:33 AM

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  Discuss Antonio and Gonzalos' ambition to rule the island. What kind of kingdom/common wealth do they desire?

  Posted by w10574386 on Apr 7, 2009 at 02:10 PM

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  How far and in what ways do you see usurpation as a central concern of "The Tempest"?

  Posted by minicooper18 on Apr 6, 2009 at 04:31 AM

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  Why do characters speak in a mix of poetry and prose? What is the significance when they speak in poetry? 

  Posted by eltraylo on Mar 18, 2009 at 08:40 PM

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  Is Alonso a villian?

  Posted by abdullah7june95 on Mar 18, 2009 at 10:49 AM

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  In "The Tempest," what are Prospero's strengths and weaknesses? 

  Posted by love-jade on Mar 18, 2009 at 10:14 AM

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  I need an analysis of Ariel in "The Tempest."

  Posted by anniyan98 on Feb 26, 2009 at 12:36 PM

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  what any conflict takes place in the story "The Tempest" ?

  Posted by shabelz18 on Feb 23, 2009 at 02:20 AM

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  Who is Prospero?

  Posted by zalewski on Feb 14, 2009 at 09:33 AM

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  In "The Tempest", what did Antonio feel toward Prospero, and why?

  Posted by insiabbas on Feb 11, 2009 at 10:43 AM

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  How does Prospero's relationship with Ariel change throughout "The Tempest"?

  Posted by lineal on Feb 10, 2009 at 02:44 AM

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  What happens in Act I of "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare?

  Posted by bpierce133763 on Feb 4, 2009 at 12:25 PM

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  Ac 2 Scene 1 How does Alonzo respond to Gonzalo's attempt to cheer him up?

  Posted by sandusky on Jan 28, 2009 at 08:16 PM

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  How is Caliban introduced and what has soured Prospero and Miranda against him?

  Posted by cuteeasian76 on Jan 12, 2009 at 08:42 PM

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  In The Tempest, what plan does Caliban suggest for killing Prospero? 

  Posted by shane09 on Jan 10, 2009 at 12:56 PM

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  Consider the The Tempest as a study of sin and redemption

  Posted by meenakshi1975 on Dec 27, 2008 at 07:44 AM

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  How does the outcome of the play for the European "bad guys" and for Prospero compare witht the outcome for Caliban?

  Posted by bethruff on Dec 1, 2008 at 02:02 PM

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  What does Ariel say to show how well he's worked?

  Posted by janefitzy on Nov 25, 2008 at 11:25 AM

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  How does "The Tempest" work as an argument about the degree to which justice/vengeance should be tempered by mercy /grace?

  Posted by sonda on Nov 3, 2008 at 06:53 PM

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  What are the main ideas of "The Tempest"?

  Posted by akter on Nov 3, 2008 at 06:47 PM