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A 4 page research paper/essay that analyzes this work. Shakespeare is a master craftsman at language, as he expertly selects words and phrases that are not only lyrically poetic, but also advance his dramatic aims in terms of characterization and construction of related themes. To illustrate this point, this analysis focuses specifically on the first several acts of "The Tempest," particularly Act III, Scene 1 and addresses Shakespeare's use of irony, figurative speech and diction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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To illustrate this point, the following analysis focuses specifically on the first several acts of "The Tempest," particularly Act III, Scene 1 and addresses Shakespeares use of irony, figurative speech
and diction. Shakespeares language, that is, his use of figurative speech and diction, informs his creation of irony. For example, "The Tempest," in terms of diction, exemplifies Shakespeares writing
style in the late part of his career, which is "concentrated, rapid, varied and in construction, less regular" than his earlier plays (Magnusson 300). Figurative speech also enhances his literary
goals, For example, In Act I, Ariel says, "where once/Thou called-st me up at midnight to fetch dew/From the still-vexed Bermudas" (I.2.229-231). As "still" can also mean "quiet" or "calm,"
as well as an activity that remains ongoing, such as "still studying for an exam," and "vexed" indicates "turmoil," this choice of diction concisely summarizes the nature of the plot
in "The Tempest," as the relationships between the main characters, which are why Prospero and Miranda have been stranded on the island, which fate brought them to when Prosperos brother,
Antonio, conspired with Alonso, the King of Naples, and set Prospero and his daughter adrift in the sea, leaving it free for Antonio to usurp Prosperos place as duke of
Milan (Sutton 224). To further exemplify these features, consider a close examination of one scene. As Act III, scene 2, opens, the setting is Prosperos cell and Ferdinand, who
has taken over Calibans duties, is fetching firewood for Prospero. It is ironic that the son of one of the men who conspired against Prospero is now acting as his
servant. Furthermore, it is ironic that a member of a royal family, a prince, is doing menial labor. However, Shakespeare uses expertly crafted diction in the form of figurative speech
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