Rhian Williams: “Prospero is also fully aware of the |
“need to dictate the history of his subjects if he is to exert control.” |
Rhian Williams-link between narration and power |
“How one tells one’s story becomes explicitly linked to the nature of one’s power.” |
Rhian Williams on Caliban threatening Prospero |
“Caliban’s subversive nature is figured in his insistence upon the opening up of alternative histories.” |
Michael O’Toole on Prospero |
“Prospero’s magic art can be seen to stem from his connection to modern civilization.” |
Iwasaki on Prospero’s circle of power |
“Prospero is the king, his magic is a symbol of his absolute power, Ariel the agent of his government and Caliban “all the subjects.” |
Anjuli Borgonha on how Prospero maintains his power |
“Prospero maintains his power by withholding his subjects’ desire for freedom.” |
Anjuli Borgonha on Shakespeare’s criticism of the monarchy |
“Shakespeare through his text challenges regal authority.” |
Katrin Trustedt on Prospero and sound |
“Prospero is no longer the master of the sound, but is instead subjected to it.” |
Michael O’ Toole: “In the same way that Ariel is dependent upon Prospero for his freedom, |
“Prospero is dependent upon Ariel for the fulfilment of his plans.” |
Katrin Trustedt on music’s perception in the Jacobean world |
“Music was widely seen […] as the imitation of divine order, whose purpose was to harmonise and “charm” wild nature.” |