The Tempest Act V Review

The epilogue could be interpreted as having particular meaning beyond the context of the play. Which of the following theories could be seen in the epilogue?

• A) The epilgue could represent Shakespeare's own feelings as he approached retirement

• B) The epilogue could represent the nation's feelings towards Queen Elizabeth as she approached old age and death

• C) The epilogue could represent Queen Elizabeth's sense of accomplishment as she looked back her reign as queen

• D) The epilogue could represent the churches waning power and influence as science and logic grew to have more influence

 Part of the play where the conflicts have been settled  

• A) Epilogue

• B) Resolution

• C) Monologue

 Speech given on stage by a character to the audience: 

• A) Epilogue

• B) Resolution

• C) Monologue

  Speech given by a character to others on stage :

• A) Epilogue

• B) Resolution

• C) Monologue

As The Tempest comes to an end in Act V, which best describes the resolution of the story for those characters who have planned and/or carried out evil deeds?

• The evil characters are forgiven for the wrongs they have done.

• The evil characters are punished in accordance with their crimes.

• The evil characters are marooned on the island with no means of leaving.

• The evil characters prosper from the money and property they have stolen.

Decide whether the sentences are describing a resolution, an epilogue, or neither.

Scene 4: Characters quietly leave the stage. The last one to leave, the young granddaughter, stops as she’s walking off. She turns toward the audience, and foretells what will happen to each of the four remaining members of her family. Then she too leaves the stage and the stage lights slowly dim.

• A) Epilogue

• B) Resolution

• C) neither

  Act 3: Twins Joe and Moe have been snipping at each other on social media since the beginning of the play. Joe has had it with Moe’s refusal to help with the surprise party he is planning for their friend. Moe thinks that Joe’s plan will embarrass their friend and that the party will be a flop. After lunch, they finally meet face to face.  

• A) Epilogue

• B) Resolution

• C) Neither

  Act 3: Twins Joe and Moe have been snipping at each other on social media since the beginning of the play. Joe has had it with Moe’s refusal to help with the surprise party he is planning for their friend. Moe thinks that Joe’s plan will embarrass their friend and that the party will be a flop. After lunch, they finally meet face to face.  

• A) Epilogue

• B) Resolution

• C) Neither

  Scene 2: It’s the bottom of the fifth inning, and the score is tied. Cheers and jeers fly between the two dugouts. Everyone is hot and tired. They want to win; they also want this endless game to be over. The batter is known as the team’s best hitter, with an average of two home runs a game. Pitcher and catcher give each other a knowing glance. The pitcher starts her wind up, but before she can release the ball, a clash of thunder shakes the stadium. The umpire calls everyone off the field just as the rain starts pounding the diamond. Scene 3: Both teams arrive, drenched, at the local pizza place. They start laughing at how wet they are, comparing notes about how hot they had been, and rehashing the game. Then they settle in for dinner, and the subject turns to the latest movies.  

• A) Epilogue

• B) Resolution

• C) Neither

 VIOLET: From now on, I am going to trust that you can handle your share of the business. 

PANSY: Great! I’ve been waiting for years to hear you say that. I have some ideas I’m itching to try. Thanks, Sis! You’ll be pleased with my work, I know!   

• A) Epilogue

• B) Resolution

• C) Neither