(i) Why are Ferdinand’s nerves in their infancy again?
(ii) Why does Ferdinand feel that his spirits are all bound up?
(iii) How did Ferdinand cone there?
(iv) How did Ferdinand react when he saw Miranda?
(v) What punishment does Prospero mete out to Ferdinand?
(vi) Give the meanings of the following words as used in the context of the passage-
Wreck, Light
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1. He also says he's 'stained with grief' so Miranda might feel more compassionate towards him and that this grief has been a cancer or 'canker' to his good looks – so Miranda will see that Ferdinand would normally look more handsome and this will also make her fall in love with him.
3.This is Ferdinand and his cone. Not a cone of shame, but a cone of happiness.
4.When Ferdinand meets Miranda, he falls in love at first sight and confesses his love. "To whom I am subdued, are but light to me, Might I but through my prison once a day Behold this maid."
5.Prospero's punishment was a trial of Ferdinand's love for Miranda. 2. Prospero rewards Ferdinand with a “rich gift,” his daughter Miranda. 3.
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2.Unlike Caliban, however, Ferdinand has no desire to curse. Instead, he enjoys his labors because they serve the woman he loves, Miranda. Ferdinand refuses to let her work for him but does rest from his work and asks Miranda her name.
3.Prince Ferdinand is the son of Alonso, the King of Naples, and heir to the throne. When the tempest, a violent and windy storm attacks the ship he is on with his father and several other men, Ferdinand immediately jumps overboard.
4.Ferdinand forgets his sadness and is so wonder-struck at Miranda's beauty, that he wonders if she is even human. He falls in love with her and lusts for her. He tells her that she is the most amazing beauty he has ever seen and will make her the Queen of Naples.
5.Prospero leads the charmed and helpless Ferdinand to his imprisonment. Secretly, he thanks the invisible Ariel for his help, sends him on another mysterious errand, and promises to free him soon.