Act 4 scene 1

Subjective Questions of 5 marks ( word limit: 100 to 150 words)

1. Describe the initial conversation between Prospero and Ferdinand. How
does he warn Ferdinand against having a physical relationship with
Miranda before the consummation of their marriage? How does Ferdinand
reply to Prospero’s words?
2. What does Prospero order Ariel to do?
3. Describe the way Iris describes Ceres while summoning her on behalf of
Juno. How does Ceres greet Iris as she responds to her call? Why did Iris
summon Ceres?
4. Describe Ceres’grudge against Venus and Cupid./Why has Ceres decided to
avoid the scandalous company of Venus and Cupid?
How does Iris assure Ceres of not being afraid of Venus and Cupid’s
company?
5. How were Ferdinand and Miranda blessed by Juno and Ceres? What was
Ferdinand’s reaction to this vision of goddesses blessing him and Miranda?
6. Apart from the blessings showered by Juno and Ceres describe some
entertainment arranged for Ferdinand and Miranda.
7. What are Prospero’s reasons for presenting the masque? Why does it end
abruptly? What does Prospero say about the impermanence of everything
in the world?
8. Why does Prospero summon Ariel? What does Ariel inform Prospero about
Caliban and his companions? What does Prospero order Ariel to do here?
9. When Ariel goes away, what does Prospero soliloquise about Caliban?
10. Describe the comical exchange of dialogues among Caliban and his
confederates.
11. When Stephano gets ready to enter the cell to murder Prospero, what
does Trinculo draw Stephano’s attention to? What was Caliban’s reaction
to this?
12. How were Caliban and his fellow conspirators punished by Prospero?