Act 1
Why do Antonio and the other sailors abandon their ship?
It was sinking
What kind of society does Gonzalo envision for the island?
Utopia
What is Ferdinand doing in this scene?
he confessing his love to Miranda
What does Ferdinand promise Prospero?
to maintain her honor
To which character (from the ship) does Prospero show the greatest kindness?
Gonzalo
As he tells his story, what does Prospero keep accusing Miranda of doing?
not listening and he puts her to sleep
How does Ariel interfere with Antonio’s plan?
He wakes everyone up
What do Miranda and Ferdinand agree to do?
Get married
What tricks does Ariel say he played on Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo?
lead them to the woods and into a filthy pond
When Prospero accuses Antonio, how does he respond?
He stays Quiet
Why does Ariel serve Prospero?
He saved him
Describe the difference between Antonio and Sebastian.
Antonio wants to have power and Sebastian is lazy
How does Stephano treat Trinculo?
Abusive and mean
What happens when Stephano and Trinculo approach Prospero’s cell?
they set a trap
What news does the Boatswain bring to Prospero?
He ship was not damaged and and they found their king
What did Miranda teach Caliban?
Their language
What is Trinculo’s opinion of Caliban?
He is stupid
What does Caliban say is the source of Prospero’s magic?
he needs his books to do magic
Describe Stephano and Trinculo based on how they respond to Prospero’s plan at the end of the act.
immature and easily distracted
Describe Ariel’s character in this act based on his actions.
He feels bad for the other characters
What is the purpose of Ariel’s song to Ferdinand?
to convince him that his father was dead
Describe Stephano.
He is a rude alcoholic
Describe the state of the conspiracy to kill Alonso at the beginning of this scene.
Alonso’s exhaustion gives Antonio and Sebastian a good time to kill him
What agreement does Prospero make with Miranda and Ferdinand?
They can get married
Why does Prospero decide not to tell Alonso of Antonio and Sebastian’s plot to kill him?
He thinks it is better to forgive them than to seek revenge