Loading...
Prospero and the twelve-year gap
Thompson, Regine Lucy
Thompson, Regine Lucy
Files
Loading...
t24062_Thompson.pdf
Adobe PDF, 410.46 KB
Authors
Other Names
Location
Time Period
Advisors
Original Date
Digitization Date
Issue Date
2024-12
Type
Thesis
Genre
Keywords
Subjects (LCSH)
Electronic dissertations
Citation
Abstract
This thesis will attempt to answer the question of why there is a twelve-year gap between the time Prospero, the protagonist in William Shakespeare’s play, The Tempest, is overthrown from his throne as the Duke of Milan and his revenge upon those who betrayed him. After being overthrown by his brother, Antonio, Prospero and his young daughter, Miranda, are placed in a boat and end up on a deserted island. Twelve years later, all those who were involved in Prospero’s overthrow end up on Prospero’s island, unharmed but unwitting pawns in Prospero’s plan. Prospero was also a powerful magician, and this thesis examines benefits and pitfalls of this twelve-year gap with regard to Prospero’s magical abilities, his relationship with Miranda, his relationship with Ariel and Caliban, Prospero’s two slaves, those who overthrew him, and others.
Table of Contents
Description
Thesis (M.A.)-- Wichita State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dept. of English
Publisher
Wichita State University
Journal
Book Title
Series
Digital Collection
Finding Aid URL
Use and Reproduction
© 2024 by Regine Lucy Thompson
All Rights Reserved