nzalo
in the first scene? Why is his conversation with the boatswain put into
the play?

ACT I--SCENE II. _Purpose:_ To bring before us all the leading
characters in the play, and to tell us enough about them to secure our
interest; also to give us the history necessary to an understanding of
the plot. When do we first learn that there are miracles and magic in
the play? How do we learn what has happened to Prospero before the time
of the storm? How do we learn Ariel's history? How are we made
acquainted with Caliban? How do we learn that Prospero raised the storm?
How were the mariners confused, and by whom were all saved? What did
Prospero whisper in the ear of Ariel when the latter came in after
Prospero has called Caliban? What incident followed as a result of this
command? How did Ariel lead Ferdinand? Are there other places in the
play where Ariel leads people in the same way? What do you call the
three most important incidents in this scene? What incidents could be
left out of this scene without interfering with the development of the
plot?

ACT II--SCENE I. _Purpose:_ To account for the presence of the plotters,
and to show the character of the men. Is it necessary to the development
of the main plot that Sebastian and Antonio should scheme to kill the
king? Do any of the incidents of this scene have any direct bearing on
the main plot? Could any of the incidents of this scene be omitted
without injury to the play?

ACT II--SCENE II. _Purpose:_ To create amusement, lighten the play and
by contrast make the fine parts more beautiful. Is any character in the
scene absolutely essential to the completion of the story? Would you
understand the story as well if the entire scene were omitted?

ACT III--SCENE I. _Purpose:_ To disclose Prospero's purpose more fully,
and to secure our interest in Ferdinand and Miranda.

ACT III--SCENE II. What is the purpose of this scene? What bearing do
the incidents of this scene have upon the main plot?

ACT III--SCENE III. What effect is the magic banquet to have on the
persons who saw it? What was Prospero's purpose in showing it? Did it
contribute in any way to the success of his general plan?

ACT IV--SCENE I. What incidents in this scene are necessary, and what
are introduced to give light and beauty to the play? What is the effect
of introducing Caliban and his companions right after Ariel and the
spirits have been entertaining Ferdinand and Miranda? What are Mountain,