Question

In the following speech from Act V of The Tempest, Prospero comes face to face with Alonso and his friends for the first time. Which best explains the meaning of what Prospero says in this speech? 1Points Prospero. . . .The charm dissolves apace; And as the morning steals upon the night, Melting the darkness, so their rising senses Begin to chase the ignorant fumes that mantle Their clearer reason. . . .

Answer 1

Prospero's speech in Act V of The Tempest symbolizes the transition from confusion to understanding as his magical spell fades and allows Alonso and his friends to regain their senses.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Prospero’s speech from Act V of The Tempest, he suggests that as the morning light gradually dispels the darkness of night, similarly, the senses of Alonso and his friends are slowly returning, allowing them to think more clearly. The charm he refers to is his magic, which has kept the others in a state of confusion and ignorance. Prospero's potent spells are now fading, and with them, the 'ignorant fumes' that clouded the group's judgment are being chased away, revealing their 'clearer reason.' Therefore, this speech symbolizes a transition from deception and confusion to enlightenment and understanding.

Answer 2

This is the momento when Prospero ends the spell he had put on Alonso and his friends, making them lose their reason and will to act.

Step-by-step explanation:

Morning is coming and the men start to recover their senses after being under Prospero's spell, unable to think and act for themselves.