Il mio padlet sontuoso by Ilaria Facco https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1 Realizzato con amore en-us 2017-05-11 10:37:19 UTC 2017-05-15 14:36:43 UTC hello@padlet.com IlariaFacco https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171211064       THE ROLE OF MAGIC AND SUPERNATURAL IN "THE TEMPEST"]]> 2017-05-11 10:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171211064 IlariaFacco https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171211298 The tempest is often described as Shakespeare’s most magical play... certainly the language in this play is particularly magical and quotable.
Magic in The tempest takes many different forms and  it is represented variously throughout the play.]]> 2017-05-11 10:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171211298 IlariaFacco https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171211867 In The Tempest two different types of magic are explored, one being the art of evil through the use of Black Magic, and the other being the study of meta-physics and the unknown through the use of White Magic. The ‘black aspect of magic is revealed through the merely alluded to character of the evil witch Sycorax. The ‘white’ aspect of magic is revealed through the well-developed character of Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan. The good aspect of magic is developed to a much greater extent than the evil aspect of magic.]]> 2017-05-11 10:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171211867 PROSPERO'S MAGIC IlariaFacco https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171212504 Prospero's magic comes from study and knowledge and is used for good purposes. The attributes of magic used by Prospero are his robe, his wand, and his books. The books are his source of supernatural knowledge and his  chief source of power. Prospero's robe represents his influence over common materials and he uses it robe to signify that his appearance is, at threat moment, that of a magician. Prospero’s wand is  his ‘instrument of power' and it is  actually mentioned very little, a reference being in Act 1, Sc. iii, -472, when Prospero disarms the defiant Ferdinand. Another type of magic used by Prospero with the aid of Ariel is the production and disappearance of the banquet, the fine garments used to tempt the fools, the arrival and dance of the spirits, and the circle about Prospero’s cave where the courtiers are held charmed.Prospero uses his magic and his control over the supernatural element to regain his Dukedom, punish those who are evil, and reconcile those capable of repentance. Prospero at the end of the play rejects his magic so he can return to society:
Prospero appears to be all powerful with his magical staff at the beginning of the play, but in order to become powerful in Milan – where it really matters – he must relinquish his magic. His learning and his books led to his downfall in Milan – allowing his brother to take over. Knowledge is useful and good if you use it in the right ways – at the end of the play Prospero renounces his magic and as a result can return to a world where his knowledge is valued but where magic has no place.

]]> 2017-05-11 10:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171212504 IlariaFacco https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171213695 The magical tempest that starts the play represents Prospero's power but also his suffering at the hands of his brother. The storm symbolizes the political and social unrest in Milan. It also represents Prospero’s darker side, his vengeance and his willingness to go to any lengths to get what he wants. The tempest reminds the characters and the audience of their vulnerability.]]> 2017-05-11 11:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171213695 SYCORAX'S MAGIC IlariaFacco https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171215260 2017-05-11 11:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/IlariaFacco/sfih99du1fl1/wish/171215260