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“If by your art…
…souls within her”

Act 1. SC 2. PG 13. LINES 7-13

I selected this quote because it is the first instance we get insight to the most important characters. My reaction to this quote is surprise that Miranda is so upset about a random ship on the ocean. Miranda is a very sympathetic character. We indirectly see that Prospero may be a little careless or stubborn in the way Miranda speaks to him. Act I begins in complete chaos, all due to the ocean storm and impending shipwreck.

Great Question: How are we to treat people? Are all people to be treated as equals?

The great question is answered in this passage as showing that people who have greater power should be more responsible. People who have more power have the ability …show more content…

PG 63. LINES 175-180
I selected this quote because how would our world look like if everything was produced without labor, and it would be shared among all. No wars, weapons, or crimes. Nature would produce a lot to feed the innocent people. Imagining such world is probably just a dream now. This is important in the story because their generation was new generation too. People being evil and cruel is nothing new in our modern generation either. So when i read that line, i didn’t really thought of that in my life. But if i imagine it I don't think it is possible no more.

Great Question: How can people give value to theirs lives?

The great question is answered in this passage as showing care for others. If you have anything that is enough for you then the rest of the things you should give it to the people who doesn't have a lot of things. It doesn't have to be always giving physical things it could also be some comforting words or just thoughts for others. For example Miranda cared for the other people who are stranger to

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