How Does Shakespeare Present Prospero's Transformation In The Tempest
Prospero’s infamous speech beginning ‘Ye elves of hills’ is derived from Golding’s 1603 translation of Medea’s incantations in Ovid’s Metamorphoses and marks Prospero’s relinquishment of his magical arts. Critics have synonymised the ‘magic’ of Shakespeare’s plays to the magic of Prospero implying that Prospero is a replica of Shakespeare. Thus the phrase ‘Il drowne my booke’ not only shows Prospero’s renunciation of magic but also signifies Shakespeare’s departure from the playwriting world.
As a matter of fact the extensive application of theatricalities and magic in The Tempest intimates Shakespeare desire to leave the playwriting field with a dramatic exit. Accordingly, Shakespeare expresses his leave on stage by unmasking his face in
As a matter of fact the extensive application of theatricalities and magic in The Tempest intimates Shakespeare desire to leave the playwriting field with a dramatic exit. Accordingly, Shakespeare expresses his leave on stage by unmasking his face in