Critically Comment on The Use of Symbols in “The Tempest” by Shakespeare

Shakespeare has used symbols in all his plays, but The Tempest is especially rich in this respect. Symbols can be figurative, characters, or objects that express a certain idea or concept. An artist can express much more through symbols than would otherwise be possible. Symbols enable an artist to express greatness by using the small, the infinite … Read more

Discuss The Character of Prospero And Briefly His Island in “The Tempest”

Prospero is the central character in the play The Tempest. Indeed, he dominates the play from the beginning to the end. The entire action of the play, barring some of the deeds of Antonio, Sebastian, Alonso, Gonzalo, Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo, is manipulated by Prospero. Prospero is not an ordinary human being. Indeed, he is an … Read more

Discuss the Major Themes in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

Many commentators agree in the belief that The Tempest is the last creation of Shakespeare. I will readily believe it. There is in The Tempest the solemn tone of a testament. Victor Hugo, A 19th century French poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. [Literariness.org] Shakespeare’s The Tempest has been variously interpreted as a romantic comedy, a comedy … Read more