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Who Is Antonio's Twain Or Boatwain?

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During the storm, Antonio says “Hang, cur, hang, you whoreson, insolent noisemaker, we are less afraid to be drowned than thou art”(1.1.38-39) which expresses his rude and discourteous character traits as he is cursing the boatswain. His vulgar language demonstrates the power he possesses and also when he says the boatswain is more afraid of dying than he is, it shows how he is more superior than the boatswain, who is in charge of the ship. Throughout the act, Antonio is still seen to be cursing the boatswain advising him to die.

Gonzalo’s lines show his hope and belief in not drowning as he thinks the boatswain must become a criminal and his destiny is to live long and die from being hung. The rope that hangs him will ensure that the people
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