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Comedies of William Shakespeare: The Tempest: Act II

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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Shakespeare, William

Shakespeare, William
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Critic: Ranald, Ralph A.
Affiliation: Assistant Dean, College Of Arts And Science, New York University

The Tempest: Act II

Act II: Scene 1

The word - play at the beginning of this scene is interesting as a help
to define further the various characters who are introduced here. Gonzalo, the
old courtier, at the beginning of the scene counsels his king, Alonso, to be
thankful for the escape of himself and his party from the shipwreck. Thss
advice is in keeping with the cheerful and straightforward outlook manifested
by Gonzalo in the brief first ...

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