The Tempest – William Shakespeare

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Overview and Context

The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare.
It is a set text for IGCSE Literature in English (0475).
The play is studied as drama and may appear in Paper 2 Section A (Drama) or Component 3 (Coursework).
In Paper 2, candidates answer one passage-based and one essay question on each set text.
In Component 3, candidates write a comparative essay on two complete texts, one of which must be drama.
The play explores themes of loss and restoration, power, magic and illusion, and colonization.

Loss and Restoration

Prospero's attempt to recover his lost dukedom of Milan drives the plot.
Ariel lost his freedom to Sycorax and now serves Prospero.
Caliban considers himself the rightful ruler of the island but was overthrown and enslaved by Prospero.
By creating the tempest that shipwrecks Alonso and his courtiers, Prospero strips them of their position and power.
The theme of loss and restoration is central to the play's structure and character development.

Power

From the opening storm, when courtiers must take orders from sailors, the play examines questions about power.
Key questions include: Who has power? Who is entitled to it? What is responsible exercise of power? How should power be transferred?
The play is full of examples of power taken by force.
Prospero's magic gives him total control over events on the island.
Caliban and Ariel both experience loss of freedom and serve Prospero, illustrating power dynamics.

Magic, Illusion, and Prospero as Playwright

The play begins with Prospero's magic (the tempest) and ends with his magic (commanding Ariel to ensure safe return).
Prospero uses visual and aural illusions to manipulate his enemies and expose their true selves.
At nearly every point, Prospero's magic gives him total control—he always seems to know what will happen next.
Prospero can be seen as a playwright figure, orchestrating events and illusions.
Ariel performs magical tasks, such as the song 'Full fathom five thy father lies'.

Colonization

When the play was written and first performed, Shakespeare and his audiences were interested in European colonization efforts.
The play explores the relationship between the European colonizer and the native colonized peoples through Prospero and Caliban.
Prospero views Caliban as a lesser being than himself.
Caliban says, 'You taught me language, and my profit on ’t / Is, I know how to curse.'
Prospero calls Caliban 'Thou poisonous slave, got by the devil himself / Upon thy wicked dam'.

Key Characters

Prospero: the rightful Duke of Milan, a magician, and father to Miranda.
Miranda: Prospero's daughter, who exclaims, 'O brave new world / That has such people in ’t!'
Ariel: an airy spirit who serves Prospero and performs magic.
Caliban: the native inhabitant of the island, enslaved by Prospero.
Ferdinand: the King's son, who leaps from the burning ship.
Alonso: the King of Naples, shipwrecked on the island.
Stephano and Trinculo: comic characters who interact with Caliban.

Key Quotations

Caliban: 'Be not afeard. The isle is full of noises, / Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not.'
Ariel (song): 'Full fathom five thy father lies. / Of his bones are coral made.'
Prospero: 'We are such stuff / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a sleep.'
Prospero: 'But this rough magic / I here abjure... I'll break my staff, / Bury it certain fathoms in the earth, / And deeper than did ever plummet sound / I'll drown my book.'
Miranda: 'O, wonder! / How many goodly creatures are there here! / How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world / That has such people in ’t!'
Prospero: 'This thing of darkness I / Acknowledge mine.'
Caliban: 'You taught me language, and my profit on ’t / Is, I know how to curse.'

Exam Preparation

In Paper 2 Section A, you will answer one question from a choice of two on The Tempest: one passage-based and one essay question.
The exam is open text: you may take a copy of the play into the exam.
You may use highlighting, underlining, or brief handwritten notes to navigate the text.
Sticky notes are not allowed, and there should be no other separate pieces of paper in the set text.
Questions test all four Assessment Objectives (AO1–AO4) holistically.
AO1: detailed knowledge of content, supported by reference to the text.
AO2: understanding of meanings and contexts, exploring beyond surface meanings.
AO3: analysis of language, structure, and form.
AO4: sensitive and informed personal response.

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1.In The Tempest, who is the first man to leap from the burning ship during the storm?
Easy
- AFerdinand
- BAlonso
- CAntonio
- DStephano
2.In The Tempest, which character says 'You taught me language, and my profit on 't / Is, I know how to curse'?
Medium
- ACaliban
- BAriel
- CTrinculo
- DProspero
3.In The Tempest, who sings the song beginning 'Full fathom five thy father lies. / Of his bones are coral made'?
Medium
- AAriel
- BMiranda
- CCaliban
- DProspero
4.In The Tempest, which character says 'The isle is full of noises, / Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not'?
Medium
- ACaliban
- BAriel
- CStephano
- DTrinculo
5.In The Tempest, Prospero says 'We are such stuff / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a sleep.' What is he speaking about in this moment?
Medium
- AThe dissolving of the world's grand structures, including the great globe itself
- BHis plan to break his staff and drown his book
- CCaliban's plot to take his life
- DAriel's longing to be free from service
6.In The Tempest, Prospero says 'But this rough magic / I here abjure' and promises to 'break my staff' and 'drown my book.' Which theme does this moment most directly develop?
Medium
- AMagic, illusion, and Prospero as playwright
- BColonization and the colonizer's view of native peoples
- CLoss and restoration of the dukedom
- DPower taken by force during the storm
7.In The Tempest, Miranda says 'O brave new world / That has such people in 't!' and Prospero replies ''Tis new to thee.' What does Prospero's reply reveal?
Medium
- AHe knows the people she admires are not as innocent as she believes
- BHe is angry that she has spoken to strangers
- CHe has never seen the courtiers before either
- DHe wants Miranda to marry Ferdinand immediately
8.In The Tempest, Prospero describes Caliban as 'this thing of darkness I / Acknowledge mine.' What does this line show about their relationship?
Medium
- AProspero accepts responsibility for Caliban while still treating him as less than human
- BProspero plans to set Caliban free on the island
- CCaliban has become Prospero's equal
- DProspero denies knowing Caliban at all

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9.In The Tempest, which of the following are themes explored in the play? (select all that apply)
Medium
- ALoss and restoration
- BPower
- CMagic, illusion, and Prospero as playwright
- DColonization
- ERevenge by poison in a courtroom
10.In The Tempest, which statements about Prospero's magic are supported by the play? (select all that apply)
Hard
- AThe play begins with Prospero's magic, the tempest
- BProspero uses visual and aural illusions to manipulate his enemies
- CProspero claims graves have waked their sleepers at his command
- DProspero says he will break his staff and drown his book
- EProspero's magic fails him and Ariel takes over the island
11.In The Tempest, Ariel was once imprisoned by Sycorax and now serves Prospero.
Easy
True or false?
12.In The Tempest, Caliban considers himself the rightful ruler of the island.
Easy
True or false?
13.In The Tempest, Prospero says he has done nothing but in care of Miranda, his daughter, who is ignorant of who she really is.
Medium
True or false?
14.Match each character in The Tempest with the action or situation described.
Medium
- Ferdinand
- Caliban
- Ariel
- Prospero
- Leapt first from the burning ship, crying 'Hell is empty'
- Says he was taught language and now knows how to curse
- Sings 'Full fathom five thy father lies'
- Says he will break his staff and drown his book
15.Match each quotation from The Tempest with the speaker.
Medium
- 'The isle is full of noises, / Sounds, and sweet airs'
- 'O brave new world / That has such people in 't!'
- 'this thing of darkness I / Acknowledge mine'
- 'I shall be pinch'd to death'
- Caliban
- Miranda
- Prospero
16.Place these moments from The Tempest in the order in which they occur in the play.
Medium
- The tempest and shipwreck, with Ferdinand the first to leap
- Prospero tells Miranda she is ignorant of who she really is
- Caliban says language taught him only how to curse
- Ariel sings 'Full fathom five thy father lies'
- Prospero renounces his rough magic and vows to drown his book
17.What does the word 'abjure' most nearly mean in this speech?
Medium
- ARenounce or give up
- BIncrease or strengthen
- CHide or conceal
- DExplain or justify
18.In The Tempest, which of the following are lost and then restored or recovered during the play? (select all that apply)
Medium
- AProspero's dukedom of Milan
- BFerdinand's father, Alonso
- CCaliban's freedom from Prospero
- DMiranda's ignorance of her true identity
- EAriel's liberty from Prospero
19.In The Tempest, which of the following statements about power are supported by the play? (select all that apply)
Medium
- AThe opening storm forces the ruling courtiers to take orders from the sailors and the boatswain.
- BProspero's magic gives him total control over events on the island.
- CCaliban is portrayed as having no desire for power over the island.
- DThe play raises questions about who is entitled to power and how it should be transferred.
- EAriel uses magic to overthrow Prospero.
20.In The Tempest, which of the following are examples of Prospero's magic or illusions? (select all that apply)
Medium
- AThe tempest that shipwrecks Alonso and his courtiers
- BThe masque performed for Ferdinand and Miranda
- CCaliban's plot with Stephano and Trinculo
- DThe command that Ariel send the ship safely back to Italy
- EThe visual and aural illusions used to manipulate his enemies
21.Match each theme in The Tempest with the best description.
Medium
- Loss and Restoration
- Power
- Magic, Illusion, and Prospero as Playwright
- Colonization
- Prospero's attempt to recover his lost dukedom drives the plot.
- The play examines who has power, who is entitled to it, and how it should be transferred.
- Prospero uses visual and aural illusions to manipulate his enemies and expose their true selves.
- The relationship between Prospero and Caliban explores the European colonizer and the native colonized peoples.
22.Match each character in The Tempest with the loss they experience.
Medium
- Prospero
- Ariel
- Caliban
- Lost his dukedom of Milan
- Lost his freedom to Sycorax and now serves Prospero
- Was overthrown and enslaved by Prospero
23.Place these events from The Tempest in the order in which they occur in the play.
Medium
- Prospero creates the tempest that shipwrecks Alonso and his courtiers.
- Prospero uses illusions to manipulate his enemies and expose their true selves.
- Prospero commands Ariel to send the ship safely back to Italy.
24.Place these steps in the loss and restoration of Prospero's dukedom in the order in which they occur in The Tempest.
Medium
- Prospero loses his dukedom of Milan.
- Prospero creates the tempest that shipwrecks Alonso and his courtiers.
- Prospero recovers his lost dukedom.
25.In The Tempest, which character considers himself the rightful ruler of the island?
Medium
- ACaliban
- BProspero
- CAriel
- DFerdinand
26.In The Tempest, what does Prospero's magic give him, according to the play's presentation of magic and illusion?
Medium
- ATotal control over events on the island
- BFreedom from the need to use illusions
- CThe ability to restore Ariel's freedom without cost
- DA way to avoid manipulating his enemies
27.In The Tempest, which of the following best describes the relationship between Prospero and Caliban as an exploration of colonization?
Medium
- AIt shows a European colonizer who views the native as a lesser being.
- BIt shows two equals sharing the island peacefully.
- CIt shows a native who willingly gives up his land to settlers.
- DIt shows a colonizer who refuses to use his power over the native.
28.In The Tempest, the play begins with Prospero's magic and ends with Prospero's magic.
Easy
True or false?
29.In The Tempest, Prospero's magic gives him total control, and he always seems to know what will happen next.
Easy
True or false?
30.In The Tempest, which character changes from wanting to curse Prospero to asking for grace at the end of the play?
Medium
- ACaliban
- BAriel
- CFerdinand
- DSebastian
31.In The Tempest, which statement best explains why Prospero gives up his magic at the end of the play?
Hard
- AHe wants to return to his role as Duke of Milan and live as a man, not a magician.
- BHe is forced to give it up by Ariel, who demands his freedom.
- CHe realizes that magic is evil and wants to punish himself for using it.
- DHe needs his magic to create the storm but then forgets how to use it.
32.In The Tempest, Caliban apologizes to Prospero for trying to violate Miranda.
Easy
True or false?
33.In The Tempest, Prospero's magic allows him to control the storm and the spirits, but he chooses to give it up.
Medium
True or false?
34.Match each character in The Tempest with the change they undergo by the end of the play.
Medium
- Prospero
- Caliban
- Alonso
- Miranda
- Gives up his magic and forgives his enemies
- Says he will seek for grace after being acknowledged
- Is reunited with his son and repents
- Expresses wonder at the new world she sees
35.In The Tempest, which of the following are reasons why Prospero treats Caliban harshly? (select all that apply)
Medium
- ACaliban tried to violate Miranda.
- BCaliban is the son of the witch Sycorax.
- CCaliban refused to learn language.
- DCaliban plotted to take Prospero's life with Stephano and Trinculo.
- ECaliban is the rightful Duke of Milan.
36.In The Tempest, which theme is most clearly explored through Prospero's relationship with Caliban?
Hard
- AColonization
- BLove and marriage
- CRevenge and forgiveness
- DMagic and illusion
37.In The Tempest, Prospero says 'But this rough magic / I here abjure' and promises to 'break my staff' and 'drown my book.' Which theme does this moment most directly explore?
Medium
- AThe renunciation of power and the move towards restoration
- BThe corruption of power through colonization
- CThe loss of freedom experienced by Ariel
- DThe conflict between youth and old age
38.In The Tempest, Ariel's song describes a drowned man being transformed by the sea: 'Full fathom five thy father lies. / Of his bones are coral made. / Those are pearls that were his eyes.' What is the main effect of this imagery?
Medium
- AIt turns death into something beautiful and strange, suggesting the sea has made the body precious and unnatural.
- BIt shows that Ferdinand's father is still alive and will be rescued from the water.
- CIt proves that Ariel is cruel and enjoys frightening Ferdinand with lies.
- DIt suggests the island is a place where ordinary laws of nature still apply unchanged.
39.In The Tempest, Prospero says: 'The cloud-capp'd towers, the gorgeous palaces, / The solemn temples, the great globe itself, / Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve.' Which technique is most central to the effect of these lines?
Hard
- AThe list of grand buildings followed by 'shall dissolve' makes even the greatest human structures sound temporary.
- BThe rhyming couplet at the end creates a comic tone that mocks Prospero's seriousness.
- CThe repeated use of questions makes Prospero sound uncertain about his own magic.
- DThe use of short, blunt commands shows Prospero ordering the spirits to destroy the island.
40.In The Tempest, Caliban says: 'Be not afeard. The isle is full of noises, / Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not.' What is the most likely effect of the contrast between 'noises' and 'sweet airs'?
Medium
- AIt suggests the island can be both unsettling and beautiful, and Caliban knows it better than the newcomers.
- BIt shows that Caliban is afraid of the island and wants Stephano to protect him.
- CIt proves that the island is completely silent except when Prospero speaks.
- DIt indicates that Caliban has learned to use language exactly as Prospero intended.
41.In The Tempest, which spirit sings 'Where the bee sucks, there suck I'? Give the character's name.
Easy
42.In The Tempest, who replies ''Tis new to thee' after Miranda exclaims 'O brave new world'? Give the character's name.
Easy
43.Complete the line from The Tempest in which Caliban describes the island.
Easy
Be not afeard. The isle is full of ____, / Sounds, and sweet ____, that give delight, and hurt not.
44.Complete the lines from The Tempest in which Prospero renounces his magic.
Medium
But this rough ____ / I here abjure ... I'll break my ____, / Bury it certain fathoms in the earth.
45.Complete the lines from The Tempest in which Prospero reflects on life.
Medium
We are such ____ / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a ____.
46.Besides his staff, what does Prospero say he will drown?
Medium
47.In The Tempest, which character says 'I'll seek for grace' at the end of the play?
Medium
48.Complete the sentence about The Tempest using the correct words.
Medium
Prospero gives up his magic by breaking his ____ and drowning his ____.
49.In The Tempest, how many people does Ariel say were on the ship when the tempest began? Give the number as a word.
Easy
50.In The Tempest, which character is described as having hair that stood up 'like reeds, not hair' when he leapt into the sea? Give the character's name.
Medium
51.Complete the line from The Tempest in which Caliban describes the island's sounds.
Medium
Be not afeard. The isle is full of ____, / Sounds, and sweet ____, that give delight, and hurt not.
52.Complete the lines from The Tempest in which Prospero describes how he will dispose of his magic.
Medium
I'll break my ____, / Bury it certain ____ in the earth, / And deeper than did ever plummet sound / I'll drown my ____.
53.In The Tempest, how does the relationship between Prospero and Caliban explore the theme of colonization? Refer closely to the play in your answer.
Hard
54.In The Tempest, how does Shakespeare present Prospero's magic as both powerful and something to be given up? Refer closely to the play in your answer.
Hard
55.In The Tempest, how does Shakespeare present the relationship between Prospero and Caliban as an exploration of colonization? Refer closely to the play in your answer.
Hard
56.In The Tempest, how does Shakespeare use magic and illusion to explore ideas about power? Refer closely to the play in your answer.
Hard
57.In The Tempest, how does Shakespeare present Caliban's change in attitude towards Prospero by the end of the play? Refer closely to the play in your answer.
Hard

Apuntes de repaso

## The Tempest – William Shakespeare ### Plot & Structure - Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, is overthrown and exiled with his daughter Miranda. They live on an island where Prospero commands the spirit Ariel and the native Caliban. - Prospero creates a tempest to shipwreck Alonso (King of Naples) and his courtiers, including Ferdinand, on the island. - Prospero's magic manipulates the survivors; Ferdinand and Miranda fall in love; Caliban plots with Stephano and Trinculo to kill Prospero. - In the end, Prospero forgives his enemies, renounces his magic, and prepares to return to Milan. ### Key Themes - **Loss and Restoration**: Prospero seeks to recover his dukedom; Ariel lost freedom; Caliban lost his island; the shipwrecked courtiers lose their positions. - **Power**: Questions of who has power, who deserves it, and how it should be used. The storm makes courtiers obey sailors; Prospero controls others through magic; Caliban is enslaved. - **Magic, Illusion, and Prospero as Playwright**: Prospero's magic drives the plot and gives him control; he stages illusions to manipulate and expose others. - **Colonization**: The relationship between Prospero (colonizer) and Caliban (colonized) explores European settlement and the treatment of native peoples. ### Key Quotations - Caliban: "You taught me language, and my profit on ’t / Is, I know how to curse." - Ariel (song): "Full fathom five thy father lies. / Of his bones are coral made. / Those are pearls that were his eyes." - Caliban: "Be not afeard. The isle is full of noises, / Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not." - Prospero: "The cloud-capp’d towers, the gorgeous palaces, / The solemn temples, the great globe itself, / Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve, / And, like this insubstantial pageant faded, / Leave not a rack behind. We are such stuff / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a sleep." - Prospero: "But this rough magic / I here abjure; ... I’ll break my staff, / Bury it certain fathoms in the earth, / And deeper than did ever plummet sound / I’ll drown my book." - Miranda: "O, wonder! / How many goodly creatures are there here! / How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world / That has such people in ’t!" - Prospero: "this thing of darkness I / Acknowledge mine." - Prospero (Epilogue): "As you from crimes would pardon’d be, / Let your indulgence set me free." ### Exam Focus (Paper 2 Section A: Drama) - You will answer **one** question from a choice of two on *The Tempest*: one passage-based, one essay. - Demonstrate all four Assessment Objectives: - **AO1**: detailed knowledge of content, supported by reference to the text. - **AO2**: understand meanings and contexts; explore beyond surface. - **AO3**: analyse language, structure and form. - **AO4**: communicate a sensitive and informed personal response. - The paper is **open text** (2 hours, 50% of the qualification). You may take your copy of the play into the exam with highlighting, underlining or brief handwritten notes. Sticky notes are not allowed. ### Revision Tips - Learn key quotations by heart (see above) and be ready to use them. - Revise the main themes and how they link to characters and plot. - Practise planning both passage-based and essay answers under timed conditions. - Remember to focus on *how* Shakespeare creates effects (AO3) and *what* the text means to you (AO4).

AO1: Show detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts in the three main forms (drama, poetry and prose), supported by reference to the text.
AO2: Understand the meanings of literary texts and their contexts and explore texts beyond surface meanings to show deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes.
AO3: Analyse ways in which writers use language, structure and form to create meanings and achieve effects.
AO4: Communicate a sensitive and informed personal response to literary texts.
Loss and Restoration: A theme in The Tempest: Prospero's attempt to recover his lost dukedom drives the plot; other characters also experience loss (Ariel lost freedom, Caliban lost his island, the courtiers lose their positions).
Power: A theme in The Tempest: the play examines questions about power—who has it, who is entitled to it, and how it should be exercised. Examples include the sailors' authority during the storm and Prospero's control through magic.
Magic, Illusion, and Prospero as Playwright: A theme in The Tempest: Prospero's magic and illusions drive the plot and give him control; he uses visual and aural illusions to manipulate his enemies and expose their true selves.
Colonization: A theme in The Tempest: the relationship between Prospero and Caliban explores the complex and problematic relationship between the European colonizer and the native colonized peoples.
Open text examination: An exam where candidates may take a copy of the selected text into the exam. Sticky notes are not allowed; highlighting, underlining or brief handwritten notes are permitted.

Tarjetas

What drives the plot of The Tempest?

Prospero's attempt to recover his lost dukedom of Milan.

Which characters in The Tempest experience loss?

Prospero, Ariel, and Caliban. Ariel lost his freedom to Sycorax and now serves Prospero; Caliban was overthrown and enslaved by Prospero.

How does Prospero strip Alonso and his courtiers of their position?

By creating the tempest that shipwrecks them on the island.

What questions about power does The Tempest examine?

Who has power and when? Who's entitled to it? What does the responsible exercise of power look like? How should power be transferred?

In the opening storm scene, who must take orders from whom?

The ruling courtiers on the ship must take orders from their subjects, the sailors and the boatswain.

How does The Tempest begin and end in terms of Prospero's magic?

It begins with Prospero's magic (the tempest) and ends with his magic (his command that Ariel send the ship safely back to Italy).

How does Prospero use illusions in the play?

He uses visual and aural illusions to manipulate his enemies and expose their true selves.

What does Prospero's magic give him throughout the play?

Total control—he always seems to know what will happen next.

What historical context influenced The Tempest's theme of colonization?

During the time when The Tempest was written and first performed, both Shakespeare and his audiences would have been very interested in the efforts of English and other European settlers to colonize distant lands around the globe.

How does The Tempest explore the relationship between the European colonizer and the native colonized peoples?

Through the relationship between Prospero and Caliban.

How does Prospero view Caliban?

Prospero views Caliban as a lesser being than himself.

What does Caliban say about learning language?

"You taught me language, and my profit on ’t / Is, I know how to curse. The red plague rid you, / For learning me your language!"

What does Ariel sing about a sea-change?

"Full fathom five thy father lies. / Of his bones are coral made. / Those are pearls that were his eyes. / Nothing of him that doth fade / But doth suffer a sea-change"

What does Caliban say about the isle's noises?

"Be not afeard. The isle is full of noises, / Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not."

What does Prospero say about the great globe dissolving?

"The cloud-capp’d towers, the gorgeous palaces, / The solemn temples, the great globe itself, / Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve, / And, like this insubstantial pageant faded, / Leave not a rack behind. We are such stuff / As dreams are made on, and our little life / Is rounded with a sleep."

What does Prospero vow to do with his magic?

"But this rough magic / I here abjure; ... I’ll break my staff, / Bury it certain fathoms in the earth, / And deeper than did ever plummet sound / I’ll drown my book."

What does Miranda exclaim about mankind?

"O, wonder! / How many goodly creatures are there here! / How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world / That has such people in ’t!"

How does Prospero respond to Miranda's 'brave new world'?

"’Tis new to thee."

What does Prospero acknowledge about Caliban?

"this thing of darkness I / Acknowledge mine."

What does Prospero call Caliban when summoning him?

"Thou poisonous slave, got by the devil himself / Upon thy wicked dam, come forth!"

How does Miranda describe Ferdinand when she first sees him?

"I might call him / A thing divine; for nothing natural / I ever saw so noble."

What does Prospero say about his ending?

"And my ending is despair, / Unless I be reliev’d by prayer, / Which pierces so that it assaults / Mercy itself, and frees all faults. / As you from crimes would pardon’d be, / Let your indulgence set me free."

What does Ariel sing about where the bee sucks?

"Where the bee sucks, there suck I: / In a cowslip’s bell I lie; / There I couch when owls do cry. / On the bat’s back I do fly / After summer merrily."

What does Prospero say to the elves and demi-puppets?

"Ye elves of hills, brooks, standing lakes, and groves; / And ye that on the sands with printless foot / Do chase the ebbing Neptune, and do fly him / When he comes back; you demi-puppets that"

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