The Tempest- Examples and Questions from Act 1, Scene 2
2 Examples from the book that I do not understand:
1. Act 1, Scene 2: Line 186~188
‘Under my burden groaned, which raised in me
An undergoing stomach to bear up
Against what should ensue’
2. Act 1, Scene 2: Line 552~554
‘There’s nothing ill can dwell in such a temple.
If the ill spirit have so fair a house,
Good things will strive to dwell with ‘t.’
2 Examples from the book that I was able to translate:
1. Act 1, Scene 2: Line 568~572
‘What, I say,
My foot my tutor?-Put thy sword up, traitor,
Who mak’st a show, but dar’st not strike, thy
Conscience’
*Means: Listen to me, for I say put your sword away and don’t you dare to strike for your conscience…
2. Act 1, Scene 2: Line 579~581
‘Silence! One word more
Shall make me chide thee, if not hate thee. What,
An advocate for an imposter? Hush.’
*Means: Silence! Do not say another word for I will scold you if I don’t hate you. What are you trying to do? Trying to protect a traitor? Be quiet.
Two questions about the plot.
1. Why did Prospero tell Ariel to bring Ferdinand? Why does he want him to meet his daughter?
2. What happened to the rest of the people like Alonso, Antonio, etc?
