The Tempest critic quotations and production analysis:
PROSPERO:
Amanda Mallibard:
“Prospero’s conduct… seems to contradict the basic tenets of Christian forgiveness.”
“Prospero agrees to forgive… only after he has emerged triumphant.”
Joanna Williams:
“Prospero, although he considers himself a victim of usurpation from his rightful dukedom
of Milan never once thinks of himself as a usurper on the island.”
Andrew Green:
“Music and sound are Prospero’s most frequent employed means of control.”
Lauren Gifford:
“Prospero’s knowledge of gods coupled with his mastery of sorcery makes him a formidable
character.”
“Prospero’s presence looms over the budding relationship of Miranda and Ferdinand”.
Mike Brett:
“Prospero choreographs every aspect of her life…” (Miranda)
Prospero “ is able to use her sexual appeal as a bargaining tool.”
Lorie Leininger:
“Prospero uses Miranda as an unwilling player in his political revenge.”
PROSPERO:
Amanda Mallibard:
“Prospero’s conduct… seems to contradict the basic tenets of Christian forgiveness.”
“Prospero agrees to forgive… only after he has emerged triumphant.”
Joanna Williams:
“Prospero, although he considers himself a victim of usurpation from his rightful dukedom
of Milan never once thinks of himself as a usurper on the island.”
Andrew Green:
“Music and sound are Prospero’s most frequent employed means of control.”
Lauren Gifford:
“Prospero’s knowledge of gods coupled with his mastery of sorcery makes him a formidable
character.”
“Prospero’s presence looms over the budding relationship of Miranda and Ferdinand”.
Mike Brett:
“Prospero choreographs every aspect of her life…” (Miranda)
Prospero “ is able to use her sexual appeal as a bargaining tool.”
Lorie Leininger:
“Prospero uses Miranda as an unwilling player in his political revenge.”
