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The Tempest Act 3 Scene 1 - Summary & Analysis

Here is the  Summary and Critical Commentary of The Tempest Act 3 Scene 1. In this summary, we have described everything that happened in the Scene in very understandable language. 

 

 

This scene is a lot different from the previous scenes as Shakespeare has aroused the feeling of Love in the hearts of the readers.

 

 In this scene, Ferdinand and Miranda express their love for each other and some humor and entertainment for the audience. This amusement is created by the character - Prospero. 

 

 

This scene is much shorter in length than previous scenes and it's easy to remember as there is only one thing in this scene and that is Love.

 

So we have explained all the happenings of the scene in short, easy, and a few straight paragraphs. This will help you remember all the events that took place in the scene and will also provide you ease in learning and understanding the summary.

 

 

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The Tempest Act 3 Scene 1 Summary - Starts Here

Act 3 Scene 1  commences with Ferdinand, controlled and made helpless by Prospero's magical powers, is engaged in the task of carrying heavy logs of wood and piling them in one place. 

 

As the scene opens, Miranda on seeing him doing this type of heavy task feels sympathetic and is clearly in love with the handsome young man.

 

 

 She has come to speak to him. Prospero, hidden close by, watches the couple talking to each other. Miranda feels sympathy for Ferdinand and asks him to let her carry the wood for a while, but Ferdinand refuses to do so. 

 

He is fascinated by her attractiveness and asks her, her name and says with an open and true heart that he has never seen such a beautiful woman. Miranda asks him, "Do you love me ?" and Ferdinand swears by heaven and replies that he does love her. 

 

At this remark, Miranda bursts into tears and says that though she is not good, she will marry him if he wants her as his wife. He instantly gives his consent to marry her.

 

Prospero who is currently overhearing the conversation between Miranda and Ferdinand feels happy and satisfied as everything has worked well according to his plan.

 

Commentary or Analysis of The Tempest Act 3 Scene 1:

This scene originates the feelings of love in the hearts of the readers' because it depicts the romantic love between Miranda and Ferdinand. 

 

 

It is generally commented upon as love at first sight. Ferdinand and Miranda see each other for the first time, fall in love with each other and then propose to each other for marriage.

 

 

This scene reveals Miranda's true character. She has nothing to do with social practices and false courtesy. She acts naturally and impulsively. Her sympathy for Ferdinand, who is asked to do labor, is the outcome of her natural impulse.

 

The scene also throws light on the character of Ferdinand. Ferdinand, who is asked to bring wood from different places on the island, opposes in the beginning but then accepts the necessity of his work as a way to prove his love for Miranda.

 

 

"He accepts Prospero's advice that sacrifice, discipline, and hard work are necessary to win the hand of your beloved Miranda for marriage."

 

"The scene reveals Miranda's innocence and simplicity and his love for Ferdinand."

 

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