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Title: Tempest Act 4 scene 1 analysis
Description: A* (full mark) A level notes Tempest Act 4 scene 1

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Act 4 scene 1

How does Prospero make recompense to Ferdinand for ‘austerely’ punishing him? How
does Prospero explain his punishment?
- Prospero threatens Ferdinand ‘but if thou dost break her virgin knot before all
sanctimonious ceremonies’
- ‘I ratify this my rich gift’ – Miranda is a gift to Ferdinand

Two examples of Prospero’s love for Miranda
- protective over her ‘thou hast strongly stood the test’
- ‘or that for which I live’
- ‘she will outstrip all praise’

What condition is imposed on Ferdinand?
- Not to take Miranda’s virginity before they get married ‘if thou dost break her virgin
knot before all sanctimonious ceremonies’

Comment on the following
‘my rich gift’
‘my gift’
‘acquisition/ worthily purchased’
- Objectifying Miranda – presenting her as something that can be won/ traded
Title: Tempest Act 4 scene 1 analysis
Description: A* (full mark) A level notes Tempest Act 4 scene 1