1. William Shakespeare’s The Tempest
Cassandra Castro

2. An Overview

3. Act 1 Scene 2

4. Imagery & Symbolism – The Storm
“If by your art, my dearest father, you have Put the wild waters in this roar, allay them. The sky, it seems, would pour down stinking pitch, But that the sea, mounting to th' welkin’s cheek, Dashes the fire out. Oh, I have suffered With those that I saw suffer. A brave vessel Who had, no doubt, some noble creature in her Dashed all to pieces. Oh, the cry did knock Against my very heart! Poor souls, they perished.” (I.ii. 1-9).

5. The Storm
The storm is the first symbol that is introduced in the play. Shakespeare uses the storm to express the characters feelings and emotions. For example, the storm is used to portray Prospero’s hatred and anger. The storm is also used to create imagery. Miranda states in the first lines of this scene, “The sky, it seems, would pour down stinking pitch,” meaning that the sky is dark. However, storms always come to an end. This shows that Prospero’s hatred and anger will soon diminish just as the storm will. Shakespeare uses images of the sea and the wind to further dramatize the scene.

6. ”Your tale, sir, would cure deafness.” (I.ii. 106).
Miranda makes reference to Prospero’s life journey through a metaphor. She states his stories could cure deafness.
This could possibly mean that they are extremely life-changing to one who hears it.

7. Prospero’s island is compared to Hell
Prospero’s island is compared to Hell. Fernidad says the devils are here probing that it is a miserable and evil place.
“Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.” (I.ii ).

8. Symbolism - Books
Prospero’s books are a symbol of his knowledge. Prospero is high intelligent and shares his intelligence through his powers. His mass library is a sign of his immense power.
“Knowing I loved my books…From mine own library” (I. ii ).

9. Dramatic Irony “Would I might But ever see that man!” (I.ii. 169).
The audience is fully aware that Gonzalo is on the island, but Miranda is unaware that he is there with them.
Her father tells her that with the help on Gonzalo, they arrived safely through the storm. She says that she wishes she could see him without knowing he is really there.

10. Allusion to Macbeth
“So, Lie there, my art.—Wipe thou thine eyes. Have comfort. The direful spectacle of the wrack, which touched The very virtue of compassion in thee, I have with such provision in mine art So safely ordered that there is no soul— No, not so much perdition as an hair Betid to any creature in the vessel— Which thou heard’st cry, which thou sawst sink. Sit down. For thou must now know farther.” (I.ii )

11. Prospero’s magic can be directly related to The Tragedy of Macbeth
Prospero’s magic can be directly related to The Tragedy of Macbeth. In The Tempest, Prospero uses magic in many ways such as, creating storms. Similarly, magic is used in The Tragedy of Macbeth through the three witches to manipulate Macbeth to his point of madness. The magic that the three witches share with Macbeth, cause him to become obsessed with becoming king. Just as Prospero proves to Ariel he will use his powers to seek full revenge and regain the throne.

12. The Garden of Eden
The island which Prospero and Miranda are stuck on similarly alludes to the Garden of Eden. Prospero and Miranda share a resemblance to Adam and Eve. The Garden of Eden was made for Adam and Eve just as Prospero’s island is for Miranda and Prospero.

13. Critical Theory Archetypal
Prospero can be seen as the God-Father figure in the play. He also plays the role of the ruler and Miranda’s father. He is very protective and uses his powers to seek revenge.

14. The Innocent
Miranda can be seen as the innocent figure throughout the play. She is innocent and very vulnerable to all. She is constantly protected by those around her. She searches for marriage and to be loved by someone.

15. The Villain
Antonio can be seen as the closest resemblance to the villain. He steals the throne from Prospero.

16. Works Cited
<http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scribd.com%2Fdoc%2F %2FArchetypes-to-help-with-literary-analysis>. "The Tempest." SparkNotes. SparkNotes, n.d. Web. 21 July 2017.