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The Tempest - Key Words
The Tempest - Key Words
Here are six key words that will be useful for interpreting The Tempest:
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Damnation
Damnation
Eternal punishment in hell.
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Debauchery
Debauchery
Excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or drugs.
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Denouement
Denouement
The final part of the play in which the final strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are resolved.
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Redemption
Redemption
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
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Regicide
Regicide
The action of killing the King.
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Remorseful
Remorseful
Full of regret and feeling sorry.
The Tempest - Key Words
The Tempest - Key Words
Here are six key words that will be useful for interpreting The Tempest:
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Derogatory
Derogatory
- Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
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Displacing
Displacing
- Take over the place, position, or role of.
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Divine order
Divine order
- The belief that everything in the universe has a specific place and rank determined by God. The King is at the top and women are at the bottom.
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Repentance
Repentance
- Sincere regret or remorse.
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Soliloquises
Soliloquises
- Character speaks aloud their thoughts for the audience to hear.
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Supernatural
Supernatural
- Attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.
1Key Words
2Context & Overview
2.1Context & Overview
3Act 1
3.1Act 1 Analysis
4Act 2
4.1Act 2 Analysis
5Act 3
5.1Act 3 Analysis
6Act 4
6.1Act 4 Analysis
7Act 5
7.1Act 5 Analysis
8Key Characters
8.1Major Characters
8.2Minor Characters
9Themes
10Authorial Method
10.1Authorial Method
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1Key Words
2Context & Overview
2.1Context & Overview
3Act 1
3.1Act 1 Analysis
4Act 2
4.1Act 2 Analysis
5Act 3
5.1Act 3 Analysis
6Act 4
6.1Act 4 Analysis
7Act 5
7.1Act 5 Analysis
8Key Characters
8.1Major Characters
8.2Minor Characters
9Themes
10Authorial Method
10.1Authorial Method
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