A list of critic quotations from a variety of different critics for the characters; Prospero, Miranda, Ariel and Caliban. This file also contains my own personal production notes from the RSC 2016 production of the play by Gregory Dornan as well as the Globe 2013 production by Jeremy Herrin. There ...
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.”
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