The Tempest Questions on Act 1
The Tempest
What does this quote from The Tempest mean: “Stand fast, good Fate, to his hanging. Make the rope of his destiny our...
In act 1 of The Tempest, Gonzalo means that the boatswain looks like he is fated to hang for a crime. He asks Fate to make this destiny what saves the rest of them, because he doesn't see much hope...
The Tempest
Who helped Prospero and Miranda flee Italy?
In The Tempest, Gonzalo helped Prospero and Miranda when they were banished from Italy and set adrift in the ocean. He provided them with food, water, magic books, and other items that increased...
The Tempest
Why is Ariel indebted to Prospero?
In The Tempest, Ariel is indebted to Prospero because Prospero used his magic to free Ariel from a cloven pine when he arrived on the island. The witch Sycorax imprisoned Ariel before she died, and...
The Tempest
Why is Act 1 of The Tempest called the exposition? Which characters' backstories are revealed?
Act 1 of The Tempest is called the exposition because it introduces the primary characters, setting, and conflicts. It opens with a storm at sea, revealing key characters like Prospero, Miranda,...