Miranda’s Diary from The Tempest Essay - 589 Words

Miranda’s Diary from The Tempest I couldnt believe it when that huge storm appeared from no where last night. I seen a ship get torn apart during the storm. I believed it was Father who caused this atrocity by casting a spell upon the ship, using his magic powers; he cast a storm over the ship consisting of thunder and lightning and strong winds which rocked the ship, creating havoc and impossible working conditions. When I questioned him he was quick to admit that he had done it but not because he wanted to harm anyone but as I believe he is planning to use it for his own pleasure. As I questioned why, he changed the subject and told me of how we came to the island. My father has tried†¦show more content†¦Father believes that even grandmother a good person can have a bad child like Antonio and father still takes responsibility for his brother’s false hood as he trusted him too much and should have taken more care of his kingdom. Antonio made the decision of exiling us from what was now his state, he decided to send us to sea on a leaky boat instead of killing us straight off, this thankfully backfired and instead of making us slowly suffer at sea we managed to survive, ever since we have lived on this deserted island. Many dark and lonely days me and father spent on the ship would have killed us if it wasn’t for the noble kindness of Sir Gonzalo. If it wasn’t for this man, who gave us food and drink before we were banished we would have been among the deep depths of the ocean like Antonio planned. I long to see this kind man and thank him for saving our lives. Perhaps it was my fault that we came here and that if it wasn’t for me Prospero would still rule and be Prince of power along with my Mother who thinks we are dead. Father believes it was God and the Goddess of fate, who spun the wheel and thankfully determined our fate at the highest of spins. Still I wonder why father caused the storm. After listening to the story the heaviness made me feel so tired I slept. We went to visit Caliban, an ill mannered beast who was among one of theShow MoreRelatedAnalysis Of Richard Linklater s The Tempest 896 Words   |  4 Pagesexperiences that allows an individual to ponder their perception of world views and values in a new light. A diary is often used as a means of self-reflection and as a way to record your valued thoughts which overtime can become an expression of inner awareness. Sometimes if re-read, morals and views which had not yet been realised can become prominent in one s life. The play The Tempest written by William Shakespeare encompasses many personal discoveries, which lead to consideration of the authorityRead More Miranda Grey and Frederick Clegg from The Collector by John Fowles1533 Words   |  7 PagesMiranda Grey and Frederick Clegg from The Collector by John Fowles Miranda Grey and Frederick Clegg are the main characters that are interpreted in the text The Collector, by John Fowles. Both characters correspond to different classes in society. John Fowles uses the concept of the implied reader, in which he speaks to a specific reader in mind in an attempt to have the story interpreted in a particular way. Fowles expects us to read Miranda as an intelligent, mentally independent being