The final act of The Tempest does not deliver a satisfactory ending. dicuss
“The final act of The Tempest does not deliver a satisfactory ending.” How far do you agree with this assessment of the play?
One way in which The Tempest ending is satisfactory is the marriage of Ferdinand and Miranda as at the time the play was written, marriage and reproduction was one of the most important factors in a persons life. This satisfaction is definitely seen among different Characters in the final act, for example Alonso, who seems delighted in his son’s engagement and. It is obvious that he is joyous about his reunion with Ferdinand but he is also evidently pleased to have a daughter as he gracefully welcomes Miranda; “I am hers.” Gonzalo is also thrilled about the married couple; “I have inly wept… Look down you gods, And on this couple drop a blessed crown.” The found love of the couple is not the only pleasing thing about the marriage; through this Prospero was able to regain political order by restoring his dukedom as when he dies, the dukedom will pass to Ferdinand.
In contrast to Alonso and Prospero’s meeting, Antonio and Sebastian are not satisfactorily forgiven by the end of the play, as Prospero's previously conciliatory tone turns aggressive, he says he could "justify them traitors" if he wanted to. This makes prospero seem very ambiguous and contradictory as he tells Antonio that "to call brother. Would even infect my mouth. I do forgive" which is not a convincing expression of forgiveness as he insults his brother in the very same statement. Also, not only does Prospero’s forgiveness seem untrue but it seems that Sebastian and Antonio remain the immoral characters that they were, as they don’t appear to learn anything through the events of the play. This is evident through Antonio’s lack of apology and speech towards for that matter and also through Sebastian’s plans to sell Caliban for money.
As for Caliban, he fully proves himself a born servant. He states "How fine my master is," and apologises and submits to Prospero for “taking
One way in which The Tempest ending is satisfactory is the marriage of Ferdinand and Miranda as at the time the play was written, marriage and reproduction was one of the most important factors in a persons life. This satisfaction is definitely seen among different Characters in the final act, for example Alonso, who seems delighted in his son’s engagement and. It is obvious that he is joyous about his reunion with Ferdinand but he is also evidently pleased to have a daughter as he gracefully welcomes Miranda; “I am hers.” Gonzalo is also thrilled about the married couple; “I have inly wept… Look down you gods, And on this couple drop a blessed crown.” The found love of the couple is not the only pleasing thing about the marriage; through this Prospero was able to regain political order by restoring his dukedom as when he dies, the dukedom will pass to Ferdinand.
In contrast to Alonso and Prospero’s meeting, Antonio and Sebastian are not satisfactorily forgiven by the end of the play, as Prospero's previously conciliatory tone turns aggressive, he says he could "justify them traitors" if he wanted to. This makes prospero seem very ambiguous and contradictory as he tells Antonio that "to call brother. Would even infect my mouth. I do forgive" which is not a convincing expression of forgiveness as he insults his brother in the very same statement. Also, not only does Prospero’s forgiveness seem untrue but it seems that Sebastian and Antonio remain the immoral characters that they were, as they don’t appear to learn anything through the events of the play. This is evident through Antonio’s lack of apology and speech towards for that matter and also through Sebastian’s plans to sell Caliban for money.
As for Caliban, he fully proves himself a born servant. He states "How fine my master is," and apologises and submits to Prospero for “taking