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I chose Act 3 of The Temptest because I understood how crucial it was to the plot of the story and how it further contributed to a theme of men being allured by the ability to have power over people. Throughout the Act (I wanted to include scene 3 as well but I didn't want to overstep my boundaries since I had already done two short scenes as opposed to one.) we're presented with multiple elements of secrecy, all producing much needed insight on the characters and information towards the overall plot. In scene 1 we, as the audience, begin to notice how much Prospero sneaks around and meddles within the realms of his daughters life. We know that he's determined to get revenge on his conspirators but it's interesting seeing how he maneuvers thru his daughter's world and how he manipulates in a way that will benefit both he and Miranda. Despite his dire need to have power I'm led to believe that he's more family oriented and thoughtful (while bitter) than he is maniacal and tyrant like. In Scene 2 Ariel is the one displaying power, aside from his magical talents he has to ability to sit in on conversations and gain intel in order to pass on information. Throughout this scene we're presented with men all willing to conspire together in order to gain some sort of power over someone else. Caliban is interested in getting back the island (as he believes he is justly entitled to), Stephano is interested in having Miranda and Trinculo imagines himself as a governor. All positions that hold power over people or possessions that attract people. In scene 3, once again is Ariel utilizing his abilities to remind the men of their crimes against Prospero (while he invisibly watches). When Sebastian becomes too distracted with his plot to kill Alonso the men must be confronted and reminded of the severity of their crimes and punished for their actions against Prospero and Miranda. In this instance Ariel has the power of nature on his side as well as the power that accompanies handling justice and balance. All throughout this act we see people intruding on the privacy of others in order to gain something for themselves, all conduits leading to a source of power over something that'll end up earning power over another person.

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This scene reveals the conspiring nature of Caliban, Stefano, and Trinculo who are getting drunk and creating plans to burn Prospero’s books and kill him. Caliban leads them to believe that he is the rightful owner of the island and also promises Stefano Miranda’s hand in marriage which will make her queen of the island. Ariel, whom was eavesdropping, then reveals the plan to Propsero and continues to follow the men. This scene serves as the addition of friction to Prospero's plans that he had so diligently been working on. The audience is now presented with an opposing side, which makes us wonder whether or not this plan is going to go in favor of Prospero. It seems as though he's going to have to either make amends with Caliban or get rid of him in order to progress with his motive.

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The men realize and are frightened that there is music being played by nobody until Caliban assures them that the island is full of noises and music that pose no threat.

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*Ariel following the men, playing the drum and flute* His music signifies the manifestation of his magic, it causes the plot to progress and further engage the audience by providing new information as well as new insight to the characters.

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Everyone has agreed to the alliance, at this time Prospero will be asleep in an hour and the opportunity to kill him has come, Ariel decides that he will be telling his master.

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Stephano: Give me thy hand. I am sorry I beat thee. But while thou livest, keep a good tongue in thy head. - which translates to "I'm sorry I hit you, but you need to watch how you speak"

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Stephano to Trinculo:

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Trinculo imagining himself as governor:

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Stephano imagining he and Miranda:

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1. Beating his skull in with a log                     2. Stabbing him in the belly                            3. Slicing his throat

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Those 3 options were as follows:

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Once Trinculo is silenced Caliban continues to explain how Prospero used witchcraft to steal the island. He says that if Stephano chooses to avenge him, it’s because he’s brave enough to do so. He offers three ways of murdering prospero. He says he’ll present him to stephano during his afternoon nap so that he may kill him after they burn his books while he’s vulnerable and unable to control the sprits on the island.

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Trinculo:

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Stephano threatens Trinculo and warns him that if he interrupts Caliban again he'll knock his teeth out, he quotes "Trinculo, if you trouble him any more in's tale, by

this hand, I will supplant some of your teeth."

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*enters Ariel*
He is the spirit bound to Prospero who saved him from imprisonment by the witch who previously inhabited the island (Sycorax)

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During conversation amongst the men, Prospero is referred to as a thief and a tyrant, and is painted to be the bag guy by Caliban.

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He says : '“Lord,” quoth he? That a monster should be such a natural!" when Caliban refers to Stephano as a lord.

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Trinculo seems as though he can't help but to pick fun at Caliban to his face, he makes no mistake of referring to him as an animal and saying that he is weak because he cannot control his liquor, insinuating that he’s above him because he can hold his.                                                                               Caliban:

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Stephano threatens to hang Trinculo if he cannot be polite to Caliban, he refers to Caliban as his poor subject and acts as a barrier to the insults. He says: Trinculo, keep a good tongue in your head. If you prove a mutineer, the next tree. The poor monster’s my subject and he shall not suffer indignity.

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Scene 2 opens with Caliban, Stephano and Trinculus  drinking together. They’re both subtly making fun of how drunk Caliban is.

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Prospero thinks about how happy he is that this bond has been formed because that means he once step closer to securing Miranda's future, although it's evident that in his head he is conspiring for revenge.

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The two may exit the scene in opposite directions but it’s clear that they're both very much so heading in the direction of love and will continue to think of the other as the day goes on.

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After both parties profess their love Miranda seems comfortable with the thought of handing away her heart. She says: “my husband, then?”

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(he doesn’t literally call her humble but he acknowledges that they'll be together forever and that she is indeed worthy of his hand) Ferdinand:  And I thus humble ever.

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Miranda's tears become those of insecurities when she deems herself unfit for love. She says that she'll be hopelessly devoted to him infinitely even if he refuses to have her.                                                                                                                                       Miranda: I’m unworthy of your love

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Prospero watches their interactions from a far and can't help but to be delighted at the thought of these two being in love.

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Miranda:

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Ferdinand:

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Miranda (to Ferdinand):

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Ferdinand discusses having had been seduced by women in the past and how they were all seemingly imperfect in some way. Miranda is the first that he's come across that exonerates perfection and for that he must have her.

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In this first scene, Ferdinand and Miranda become romantically involved, their unionship is crucial to Prospero’s plan of having something to wager with Alonso (King of Naples) as well as the foundation to making sure his daughter will be taken care of. With this marriage Prospero would be able to convince Alonso that the marriage would be to his advantage. Since it was so easy for Antonio to manipulate Alonso and being him to the conclusion that they should overthrow Prospero and claim his throne it doesn't seem as if using his son (Ferdinand)  to get what he desires would be difficult.

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It's no surprise to Prospero that Ferdinand is in love with his daughter, however, he makes it a point to acknowledge that he's a weak man because he's in love. This is all apart of his master plan.

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As it progresses we see Miranda pleading for Ferdinand to stop working so hard, and to rest while her father is studying. She offers to take over his duties so that he'll stop but they'll still get done and he declines.  He feels as if it’d be improper for him to be lounging while a woman is performing his duties.

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The scene opens with Ferdinand tirelessly working and daydreaming about Miranda.