Discoveries can be positive and negative but the experience can lead to individual growth and acceptance. This is evident in the many discoveries from ‘The Tempest’ (William Shakespeare 1611) and in Benjamin Law’s article in the Good Weekend ‘If the face fits…’ (2015).
Miranda in ‘The Tempest’, has been isolated from society with her father Prospero, stranded on an island and she is shocked and challenged when she uncovers the truth of her life that had been concealed by Prospero. Miranda concerned about her father conjuring the devastating storm asks questions of who she really is and how they came to the island. She has asked Prospero about her past before but he left her in a “bootless inquisition”. He asks her what she can remember from …show more content…
He slowly discovers the value of family and role of a father once he is convinced that his son Ferdinand is gone. He regrets how he has been treating everyone and asks Prospero to pardon his wrongs as his betrayal of Prospero has resulted in the loss of his son. His brief and conciliatory “pardon me” is enough to please Prospero. The restoration of order, which was troubled when Prospero was overthrown, begins when Alonso apologises and gives reign over Milan back to Prospero. Through the pain and suffering Alonso experienced of losing his son “irreparable is the lost” is upturned as he sees Ferdinand still alive but can barely believe the truth “prove a vision”. The word “lost” is used numerous times in the dialogue of Prospero and Alonso to emphasis the Christian belief that loss leads to redemption. He is overjoyed and fulfilled with happiness that he is confronted with responsibility to construct himself an image of a loving father who has made some mistakes in the past “I must ask my child forgiveness!” He rediscovers his love for his son and his quickness to accept Miranda as his daughter “I am hers” reinforces the image of Alonso as a good and just king. Alonso’s rediscovery of his love for son is a powerful and moving occurrence as he overcomes his wrongdoings with redemption. He learns to accept Prospero’s rightful place as king as well as become a better …show more content…
He was challenged to be like everyone as strangers would tell him to “go back to where you came from”. This is ironic as towards the end of his self-discovery he says “if anyone insists I go back to where I came from, I just count myself lucky to have more options than most”, revealing his self enlightenment and positive attitudes. The use of humour and exaggeration, “I felt like Zoolander, looking at his reflection in a puddle and asking, who am I?” demonstrated his self-depreciating humour. It is revealed in his discovery that it has both positive and negative elements but Law chooses to focus on the positive revealing his desire and willingness to accept himself and grow as an individual. His tone of voice changes and becomes more accepting of himself as he says “I can honestly say none of this bothers me” suggesting his mature discovery. The picture of Law reinforces he is relaxed and comfortable with himself by his casual stance emphasising his acceptance of his
Miranda in ‘The Tempest’, has been isolated from society with her father Prospero, stranded on an island and she is shocked and challenged when she uncovers the truth of her life that had been concealed by Prospero. Miranda concerned about her father conjuring the devastating storm asks questions of who she really is and how they came to the island. She has asked Prospero about her past before but he left her in a “bootless inquisition”. He asks her what she can remember from …show more content…
He slowly discovers the value of family and role of a father once he is convinced that his son Ferdinand is gone. He regrets how he has been treating everyone and asks Prospero to pardon his wrongs as his betrayal of Prospero has resulted in the loss of his son. His brief and conciliatory “pardon me” is enough to please Prospero. The restoration of order, which was troubled when Prospero was overthrown, begins when Alonso apologises and gives reign over Milan back to Prospero. Through the pain and suffering Alonso experienced of losing his son “irreparable is the lost” is upturned as he sees Ferdinand still alive but can barely believe the truth “prove a vision”. The word “lost” is used numerous times in the dialogue of Prospero and Alonso to emphasis the Christian belief that loss leads to redemption. He is overjoyed and fulfilled with happiness that he is confronted with responsibility to construct himself an image of a loving father who has made some mistakes in the past “I must ask my child forgiveness!” He rediscovers his love for his son and his quickness to accept Miranda as his daughter “I am hers” reinforces the image of Alonso as a good and just king. Alonso’s rediscovery of his love for son is a powerful and moving occurrence as he overcomes his wrongdoings with redemption. He learns to accept Prospero’s rightful place as king as well as become a better …show more content…
He was challenged to be like everyone as strangers would tell him to “go back to where you came from”. This is ironic as towards the end of his self-discovery he says “if anyone insists I go back to where I came from, I just count myself lucky to have more options than most”, revealing his self enlightenment and positive attitudes. The use of humour and exaggeration, “I felt like Zoolander, looking at his reflection in a puddle and asking, who am I?” demonstrated his self-depreciating humour. It is revealed in his discovery that it has both positive and negative elements but Law chooses to focus on the positive revealing his desire and willingness to accept himself and grow as an individual. His tone of voice changes and becomes more accepting of himself as he says “I can honestly say none of this bothers me” suggesting his mature discovery. The picture of Law reinforces he is relaxed and comfortable with himself by his casual stance emphasising his acceptance of his