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Ariel - Quotes

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Key Quotations - Ariel

Here are three key quotations that highlight aspects of Ariel's character:

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'Told thee no lies'

  • 'Told thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, served / Without or grudge or grumblings. Thou didst promise / To bate me a full year.'
    • Ariel is desperate for his freedom, but Prospero refuses to free him until all of his goals have been achieved. He doesn't respect Ariel.
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'All hail, great master!

  • 'All hail, great master! Grave sir, hail! I come / To answer thy best pleasure.'
    • Ariel is endlessly loyal to Prospero, but never seems to be truly rewarded for it.
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'Your charm so strongly works'

  • 'Your charm so strongly works / 'em / That if you now beheld them, your affections / Would become tender.'
    • Ariel advises Prospero to forgive, highlighting his sweet and empathetic nature, despite the way the Prospero has treated him.

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