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The Tempest - Key Words

Here are six key words that will be useful for interpreting The Tempest:

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Damnation

Eternal punishment in hell.

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Debauchery

Excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or drugs.

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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

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

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Regicide

The action of killing the King.

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Remorseful

Full of regret and feeling sorry.

The Tempest - Key Words

Here are six key words that will be useful for interpreting The Tempest:

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Derogatory

  • Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
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Displacing

  • Take over the place, position, or role of.
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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

  • Sincere regret or remorse.
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Soliloquises

  • Character speaks aloud their thoughts for the audience to hear.
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Supernatural

  • Attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.

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