https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j A tale of fragile masculinity en-us 2019-03-22 23:52:36 UTC 2019-03-23 03:54:25 UTC hello@padlet.com tonevaughn https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344412264 In Act V of The Tempest, Prospero realizes thats he's a LOSER. Prosper believed he was untouchable for SO LONG (the entire play), and sought desperate measures to imprison everyone who despised him. ]]> 2019-03-23 01:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344412264 tonevaughn https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344412774 Prospero is a bigot. Prospero is big-headed just like Megamind]]> 2019-03-23 01:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344412774 tonevaughn https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344413341 BESTIES.]]> 2019-03-23 01:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344413341 tonevaughn https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344413443 It is evident that Ariel was the favored servant, compared to Caliban, yet Prospero treats Ariel like his ride or die. Prospero consults Ariel in Act V, Scene 1 about the status of his work, after imprisoning all of his "haters". When Prospero orders Ariel to free The King and his crew, he is a bit taken back but the demand, but as a loyal companion of Prospero's, he will do just about anything to satisfy the guy. Prospero and Ariel's relationship plays a key role in Prospero's ego, as he has full control over Ariel, another male, making him feel entitled to power. ]]> 2019-03-23 01:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344413443 tonevaughn https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344417972 Prospero has been the most hated man since the beginning of the plot, but despite all of his wrongdoing towards other characters in the plot, he realizes that his desire to see other people suffer is not true to his character. This is why Ariel's relationship with Prospero is so golden! Prospero sees the value of being kind, but only when he can sense submission in another man. Prospero's ego is boosted by Ariel's will to be submissive because Ariel feels like he has been saved, and Prospero loves the idea that another man looks to him.]]> 2019-03-23 03:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344417972 tonevaughn https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344419915 After Prospero orders the Ariel to release his haters and calls a peace meeting, he agrees to surrender and give up his magic. Prospero says "I'll break my staff/ I'll drown my book," indicating his retirement. Prospero embodies his manhood and wishes to encounter peace after freeing the King and his men because he is simply tired. He even lets Ariel stop working for him before he orders him to retrieve the men, not even conscious of their whereabouts. ]]> 2019-03-23 03:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344419915 tonevaughn https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344420329 Prospero has given up his magic, which signifies him sacrificing his power, which is the catalyst for his growing ego throughout the play. This scene is crucial to Prospero's growth as a man because he realizes that he has been a fraud the entire time! Prospero's manhood is fulfilled because he does not need to diminish another person's character (Caliban), or play GodFather to Ariel, or use his magical spirit fingers to give him power. Prospero's dignity lies within his false manhood, so when he sacrifices his all of these characteristics that give him substance, he realizes that he can be at peace with himself. ]]> 2019-03-23 03:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344420329 tonevaughn https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344420668 Proposer has done his good deed, and now all the characters can live happily ever after!]]> 2019-03-23 03:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tonevaughn/w5q5tb3x6w0j/wish/344420668