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layerz
layerz

What does Prospero mean when he says "At last two glasses"?

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Posted by layerz on Saturday February 3, 2007 at 5:31 AM and tagged with the tempest.

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  1. lmillerm Teacher
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    When Prospero asks the time of day, Ariel replies: "Past the mid season." (Past noon) Prospero then adds, "At least two glasses." (At least two hourglasses past noon.)
    (I.ii.240-241)

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    Posted by lmillerm on Saturday February 3, 2007 at 10:39 AM

  2. revolution
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    He was trying to say that it was at least two hours past noontime and we must cherish time to the fullest as time is precious and once it's gone, it's gone forever.

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    http://www.enotes.com/tempest-text/act-i-scene-ii?start=2

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    Posted by revolution on Tuesday September 1, 2009 at 3:37 AM