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 The Tempest Act 5 Scene 1 - Summary & Commentary

In this post, I am going to explain you the  Summary & Analysis of The Tempest Act 5 Scene 1. 

 

In this summary, I have described everything that had happened in the scene, in a very easy and understandable language.

 

 This scene is quite different from the previous scenes because Shakespeare has once again introduced comic sense, a part of the play to make the readers enjoy the plot.

 

 

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The Tempest Act 5 Scene 1 Summary - Starts Here

In a self-satisfied, happy mood, Prospero tells Ariel that everything is going according to his plan. He is satisfied with the working of all his spirits commanded by his magical powers. He asks Ariel how king Alonso and his companions are going on.

 

He learns that they are all frozen and are in sorrowful poses. "He orders Ariel to release them from the magic charm and bring them back to their normal conditions."

 

In a monologue, "Prospero says that he is going to give up magic, and declares that he will break his magic wand, bury it beneath the earth and sink his books of magic in the sea."

 

Ariel comes back along with the courtiers and makes them stand inside a charmed circle. Then Prospero gradually brings them out of their induced sleep.

 

 

He takes off his magical robes and appears before them as the Duke of Milan. Prospero reveals his true identity to the courtiers after they come out of their sleep. "Alonso gives back his dukedom to him and begs forgiveness". 

 

Prospero then greets Gonzalo and welcomes him. But he tells Antonio and Sebastian that he could expose their unfaithful conspiracy to kill the king but he won't do so.

 

 

 "He is ready to forgive Antonio for his crime against him but he demands that they should recognize his right to get his kingdom back."

 

 Prospero, then, says that he has lost his daughter, Miranda, just as Alonso has lost his son Ferdinand during the tempest. After a while, Prospero shows Ferdinand and Miranda playing chess in his cave. Ferdinand says that he has chosen Miranda for his wife. "Alonso, his father, happily gives his consent to his marriage with Miranda." 

 

Then Ariel comes and informs them that the ship and all its crew members are safe in a harbor nearby. Then he brings in Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo. 

 

"Caliban asks for pardon. Prospero asks Caliban to return to his cell, and Alonso tells Stephano and Trinculo to return their stolen clothes." Prospero invites all to spend the evening with him in his cave.

 

 "Prospero gives his final command to Ariel to provide calm seas and favorable winds on their return journey."

 

After that, he will be released from all bonds and obligations. Then he will be free.

 

Commentary or Analysis of The Tempest Act 5 Scene 1:

"Prospero's main purpose was to make the sinners realize and repent for their misdeeds."

 

First of all, he orders Ariel to release the three wrong-doers, namely Alonso, Stephano, and Antonio from his magic spell and bring them to his cell.

 

 

Though he is in a position to take revenge and destroy his enemies, he chooses the path of forgiveness. When Prospero reveals his true identity, Alonso asks for his forgiveness.

 

 Prospero tells Antonio and Sebastian that he knows their tricky plot, "but he will not reveal it provided they restore his dukedom to him." 

 

They submit to Prospero's superior strength and agree to what Prospero says.

 

 "Caliban, too, declares that he will change for the better. Either for fear of punishment or from a real understanding of the situation, he says that he will henceforth be wise and will seek grace." So all those characters who are capable of redeeming themselves find redemption in this comedy.

 

"The play ends on a note of forgiveness and settlement. The supernatural machinery is used for beneficient purposes."

 

The love affair of Miranda and Ferdinand sustains the interest of the audience.

 

I want to ask a simple question from you:

What do you think of the love affair between Miranda & Ferdinand? What is going on between them? 

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