The Tempest / Character Analysis Of Miranda
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This 5 page paper evaluates the character of Miranda and the purpose she serves in William Shakespeare's last completed play, "The Tempest."
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The Tempest / Character Analysis Of Prospero
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This 6 page paper discusses the character of Prospero in William Shakespeare's last completed play, "The Tempest" (first published in 1623) to determine whether or not he is based on The Bard himself.
Filename: Prospero.wps

The Tempest / Treatment Of Ariel And Caliban By Prospero
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A 5 page argumentative essay on the treatment of Prospero's two servants. The paper posits that he treats the two slaves in a similar fashion, but from two different perspectives, and that the initiation of this storyline is a silkscreen for the end of the story and epilogue. The writer proves that this was Shakespeare's way of characterizing the friends and foes of a master of art. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Tempros.wps

The Tempest's Euro-centric Worldview
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A 5 page research paper/essay that examines the relationship between Prospero and the native inhabitants of the island, Ariel and Caliban. The writer argues that one can easily discern the Euro-centric attitudes that would later characterize English colonization, which includes the attitude that humanity's activities should strive to dominate and control the natural world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khtemeur.rtf

The Tempest/Appearance & Politics
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A 3 page essay that analyzes Shakespeare's use of appearance and politics in The Tempest. In this play, Shakespeare created a world in which no one was as they appeared to be, particularly Prospero. But also in nearly every scene, there are political issues at work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khtempol.rtf

The Tempest/Caliban & European Perspective
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A 3 page essay that analyzes the role of Caliban in Shakespeare's The Tempest. Throughout the play, Caliban is relegated to sub-human status in the European perspective. Examination of Shakespeare's use of Caliban provides insight into the European mindset of this period, while also showing that while Shakespeare was a product of his era--in that he consistently portrays Caliban as sub-human --he also accurately predicted that native peoples would not share this evaluation, and would rebel against imposed European rule. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khtemcal.rtf

THE TEMPEST: ACT IV, SCENE 1
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This 5 page paper discusses the impact of Act 4, scene 1 of Shakespeare's Tempest. Quotes given. Symbols and synopsis included. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBshtemp.rtf

The Tempest: The Theme of Repentance
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A 5 page paper which discusses the theme of repentance as presented in Shakespeare's "The Tempest." The paper uses argument and analysis as the foundation for presenting this theme. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
Filename: RAtempest1.wps

The Treatment of Caliban
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This 3 page paper considers the way in which Caliban is treated by Prospero, and whether that treatment is justified. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVCalibn.rtf