Theme of the Play by Laurie Schmotzer https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm en-us 2018-02-15 15:30:40 UTC 2025-11-06 00:14:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Ethan https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954568 I think the theme is that you have to be careful what you do, and it might effect things a lot more than you think. Like at the beginning when Prospero wanted to split up the crew (13-15) so he could find a way to usurp and the power back from Duke Antonio, and get revenge, so he could get his dukedom back.(17)  Apparently he took it a little bit farther than that and caused so much more drama than his plan called for.]]> 2018-02-15 15:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954568 Isaac https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954638  I think the theme of this play is that revenge.  There are many instances of people getting revenge. One instance is of the team Caliban created to get back at Prospero for the horrible treatment(44). Prospero also is getting back at King Alonso for the fact that King Alonso usurps power from Prospero (48). On page 19, Prospero brings up the fact of revenge when mentioning Sickoracks. Ariel was trapped inside a tree due to the foul witch, and was able to get revenge with the help from Prospero.]]> 2018-02-15 15:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954638 Braden Freeman bfreem8018 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954661 I think the theme of the play is that you can have lots of things going on around you. But you have to focus on doing something that is truly meaningful, not just getting rid of your enemies and playing tricks on people. But, I mostly think the theme above that, is that if you keep trying, eventually you'll probably get what you want. I think this because Prospero has faced lots of problems in the play, but he is persevering through it. I think that he will also get what he wants back, Dukedom. So, getting revenge back on from Duke Antonio, which usurped power from him previously. Prospero is also always one step ahead of everyone else, which helps him. The following evidence supports my answer. During the conclusion of Act 4, Prospero says out proudly and with relief, "At this hour lie at my mercy all mine enemies. Shortly shall all my labours end," (54) This explains that Prospero has finally got what he wants at the tip of his finger. And he can now do it, whenever he wants to. During the high-point of Act 3, Prospero once again had joyfully said, "My high charms work, and these mine enemies, now are in my power. In these fits I leave them," (48) This clearly illustrates that Prospero is slowly working towards domination and power by using every resource he can, which makes him that much stronger, and power hungry to usurp from Duke Antonio. "Sprit, we must prepare to meet with Caliban" (52) This also tells us that he isn't afraid to attack his enemies head-on. All of the evidence above explains and proves my theme. This also, only explains the revenge of Prospero, not any of the other characters, although the other characters would like revenge too. ]]> 2018-02-15 15:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954661 Isabella icaice4580 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954673 i think the theme is that love is always in life and that should be cherishes]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954673 Morgan mvafia8628 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954696 I think that the theme of The Tempest is that revenge is sweet if someone has usurped power from you.]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954696 Rebecca E. https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954699 I think the theme of the play is Revenge. You can tell because it is shown through out the story. For example on pages (53) and (54) Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban are planning on murdering Prospero. Another example is on pages (46) they are plotting on how to get revenge]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954699 Anuj https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954703 2018-02-15 15:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954703 Justin https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954708 The theme is that life can be small, yet it can lead to a great, happy life. I think this because Miranda met her first love on a small island and they ended up getting married. ]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954708 Quinton https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954735 The theme of the play is that love takes time and can happen to worst enemies. I think this because Ferdinand and Miranda are in love with each other even though their parents are feuding. ]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954735 Katelyn https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954769 I think the theme is make smart decisions based on what you find necessary. Also while in a good mind set. When Caliban is drunk he didn't make a good decision . ]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954769 Calvin https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954819 The theme is revenge. The quotes "My high charms work, and these, mine enemies, now are in my power. In these fits I leave them" (The Tempest, 48), "Do I? Take thee that! (He strikes Trinculo)"(The Tempest, page 44) and "The magician named Prspero raises a great storm called a tempest." (The Tempest, page 13) show how each character gets revenge on another, no matter what. Even the first act shows Prosper raising a storm to get his revenge.]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954819 Coleman https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954828 I think the theme of the play is that, what you do will always come back and affect you later. It could be in a good way or a bad way (Propero used to be the duke of Milan until King Alonso came along and Usurped his power, later Prospero got revenge).

"Twelve years since, Miranda, thy father was the Duke of Milan and a prince of power" said Prospero. (p.16)
(Him sorrowing over his loss of power)

"By accident most strange, mine enemies brought to this shore" said Prospero. (p. 18)
(He is pleased that he can finally get revenge on his brother for Usurping his power)

"My high charms work, and these, mine enemies, are in my power" said Prospero. (p. 48)
(He is finally getting revenge on his brother)]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954828 Elle https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954917 The theme of the play is that smart decisions are more important than revenge. Forgiveness and the need for power are also important to the play.
On page  48, Prospero says,"My high charms work, and these, mine enemies now are in my power." (48 Shakespeare's The Tempest). This quote proves that Prospero wants power and is happy that he has control of his enemies.    ]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954917 Mackenzie J. https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954929 I think the theme of this story is learning to deal with people you don't really like. I also think it could be learning life lessons. The theme could also be getting revenge or getting back at somebody.]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954929 Kaleigh https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954995 I think the theme of the play is about revenge because on page 54 Caliban said,'lets do the murder first!"

 on page 54 prospero said,"let them be hunted soundly" 

 on page 46 Sebastian said,"the next advantage will we take thoroughly" (then "cuts" his throat with his finger) ]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231954995 Brooke https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955096 I think the theme is revenge, because that was what everyone seemed to care about like Prospero, and Caliban, and duke Antonio. I also think that the theme is usurping power. I think this because, That was almost the main story line, like Duke Antonio trying to usurp power.]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955096 Yenidi https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955110 I think the theme of the play is life because they are talking about Marriage, trust, murder,  power, and REVENGE...

Prospero is trying to take power from Ferdand and King Alonso. 

Revenge is sweet because Prospero is making other people suffer and his enemies is trying to kill HIM...

]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955110 Taylor Anderson tander3386 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955148 Personally, I think the theme of the play is Revenge.  Most of the play is Prospero getting revenge on King Alonso and his brother with Ariel because of his duke status being usurped.]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955148 Anuj https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955196  I beleive the theme of the play is to revenge]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955196 Matt https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955212 I think that the theme is about revenge because in one part, Ariel says to Prospero that the 4 men are still under Prospero's control. Another reason that supports my claims is that Caliban is also trying to get rid of Prospero for revenge on what he did to him like enslaving him. My final reason is that Sebastian and Antonio also want revenge on the king.]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955212 will .C https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955252 I think the theme of the play is if you do something bad something bad is going to happen back

]]> 2018-02-15 15:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955252 Maddie McFarland https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955484 I think the theme of the tempest is getting revenge. I think this because the (suspected) reason Prospero let Miranda and Ferdinand get married was so he could get his power back as a duke and maybe get revenge on King Alonso]]> 2018-02-15 15:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955484 Giles gschan7964 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955596 I think the theme of the play is that you should always show mercy to those who do bad things. Prospero showed mercy to Sebastian, King Alonso, and Duke Antonio throughout the story. He also didn't hurt anyone, showing them mercy. That is why I believe the theme of the story is to always show mercy.     ]]> 2018-02-15 15:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955596 andrew https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955887 I think the theme of the Tempest is that kind of a mystery, of who did what or where was who, and who got revenge on who and why.]]> 2018-02-15 15:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231955887 Quinton https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231958931 POWER]]> 2018-02-15 15:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231958931 Quinton https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959305 I think that the story is about usurping power from people. Everyone wants to get power in the story. One example is when Duke Antonio and Sebastian plan to kill Alonso (pg. 30). Another example is when Caliban, Stehpano, and Trinculo planned to murder Prospero because they wanted power (pg. 54). Last example is when Prospero wanted his daughter to marry Ferdinand so Prospero could retake his dukedom. He said, "Mine enemies, now are in my power." (pg. 48)]]> 2018-02-15 15:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959305 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959398 2018-02-15 15:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959398 Taylor Anderson tander3386 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959448 (Version 2)
You can tell the theme is Revenge because through out the story the text tells you. Such as the quote on page 42 of act 3, "My rejoicing at nothing can be more!-" Rejoicing means great joy and by Prospero getting revenge he will have great joy. On page 48 of act 3, Prospero also states "My high charms work, and these, mine enemies, now are in my power". I think this means that he has his enemies in his control, which he can exact his revenge on them. 
Lastly, on page 54 of act 4, "Let them be hunted soundly. At this hour at my mercy all mine enemies", Prospero said. I think this means Prospero will not show anymore mercy towards his enemies.]]> 2018-02-15 15:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959448 Katelyn Keener https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959534 Usurping power
"When prospero is destroyed." (46)
"I an go no further ")46)
"Thou cannest not" (44)]]> 2018-02-15 15:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959534 Will T. https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959678 I think a big part is usurping power. Shakespeare 16-17 Prospero talks about     his brother usurping the position of duke from him. ]]> 2018-02-15 15:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959678 Morgan mvafia8628 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959789 The theme of The Tempest is usurping power. 
Examples:
1. "At that time, the liberal arts being all my study, the government I cast upon my brother. Being thus lorded, he did believe he was indeed the duke."(16)
-Prospero
2.  "Where lies that? Here lies your brother, whom I, with this obedient steel can lay to bed forever. "(32)  -Antonio 
3.  "Monster, I will kill this man.  His daughter and I will be King and Queen."(44)
-Stephano]]> 2018-02-15 15:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959789 Justin https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959876 The theme in the Tempest that you see is revenge. Throughout the play you see characters (especially Prospero) talk about getting revenge. On page 48 Prospero says this "My high charms work, and these, mine enemies are in my power."  Another time a character, Caliban talks about revenge is on page 44 said this, "Why, 'tis  a custom with him in the afternoon to sleep. Then thou mayst brain him or with a log batter his skull." My final example is from Prospero on page 42 he said this, "My rejoicing at nothing can be more," to me this is saying that Prospero will be rejoicing after he has killed his enemies. ]]> 2018-02-15 15:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231959876 Isabella icaice4580 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231960529 this was about usurping power because many people  are planning to kill someone and usurping there power and some of those people are Caliban, Trinculo, and Stephano that are trying to usurp power from Prospero. also  duke Antonio and 
Sebastian are trying to usurp power from king Alanso. 
]]> 2018-02-15 15:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231960529 Giles gschan7964 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231961161 Another theme the play could possibly be is that revenge is sweet. You constantly see Prospero trying to get revenge on Duke Antonio, Sebastian, and King Alonso (pgs 32-33, 47). A few other characters want revenge too, such as Caliban wanting revenge on Prospero (43-44), or Ariel helping Prospero to get revenge on Antonio, Sebastian, and Alonso (47). That is why I think another possible theme for the story is revenge.]]> 2018-02-15 15:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231961161 Jerod Hicks https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231961733 I think that the theme of the story is revenge. in the book Prospero wants to usurp power from king Alonso. In another point in the story, Sebastian and Duke Antonio want to kill king Ansolo and usurp is power. The book stated on page 32 act 2," Where lies that? (points to the king) Here lies your brother whom I, with this obedient steel...He pats his sword)...can lay to bed for ever." This quote shows that through the story, people wanting to usurp power from other.]]> 2018-02-15 15:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231961733 Mackenzie J. https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231962056 The theme of the story is revenge because you Caliban, Stephano, Trinculo, and Prospero talk about their plans all the time. Also on page 53 Stephano says, "i do begin to have bloody thoughts!" This could mean that he already can see himself murdering Prospero. Also on page 53 Trinculo says, "O King Stephano!" I think by him saying this he is already sure they sucessfully kill prspero and Stephano will become king. ]]> 2018-02-15 15:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231962056 will.c https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231962510 after Ariel causes the storm "by accident most strange , fortune hath mine enemies brought to this storm"(18)

]]> 2018-02-15 15:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231962510 andrew https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231963092 Miranda; "Alack, for pity!" Shakespeare 17.
Caliban; "Let's do the murder first!" Shakespeare 54.]]> 2018-02-15 15:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231963092 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231963317 2018-02-15 15:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231963317 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231963345 2018-02-15 15:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231963345 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231963361 2018-02-15 15:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231963361 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231964346 2018-02-15 15:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231964346 tander3386 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231964577 2018-02-15 15:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/231964577 Jak jkenne0136 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/233814564 I think it is a happy ending because Ariel is free Caliban gets his island prospero is the new duke and the king gets his son and a new daughter in law also they all get to go to the island.]]> 2018-02-21 16:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/233814564 mvafia8628 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/233815165 2018-02-21 16:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/233815165 mvafia8628 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/233827118 2018-02-21 16:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/233827118 K. R. was here jkenne0136 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/233831852 2018-02-21 16:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/233831852 https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/236985790 2018-03-01 15:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lschmotzer1/8moc3nmz7srm/wish/236985790