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eltraylo
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High School - 12th Grade
Why do characters speak in a mix of poetry and prose? What is the significance when they speak in poetry?
What is the intent of having characters switch between poetry and prose? I am especially thinking of Prospero's last monologue. What are other places where he speaks in poetry instead of prose?
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