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The King of Naples, and Antonio the false brother, repented the injustice they had done to Prospero.
“Then bring them here, Ariel,” said Prospero. Ariel soon returned with the king, Antonio, and old Gonzalo. This Gonzalo was the same who had so kindly provided Prospero formerly with books and provisions, when his wicked brother left him, as he thought, to perish in an open boat in the sea.
Grief and terror had so stupefied their senses, that they did not know Prospero. He first discovered himself to the good old Gonzalo, calling him the preserver of his life; and then his brother and the king knew that he was the injured Prospero.
Antonio with tears, and sad words of sorrow and true repentance, implored his brother’s forgiveness and Prospero forgave them; and, upon their engaging to restore his dukedom, he said to the King of Naples, “I have a gift in store for you too;” and opening a door, showed him his son Ferdinand playing chess with Miranda. Nothing could exceed the joy of the father and the son at this unexpected meeting, for they each thought the other drowned in the storm.
Explanation:
The King of Naples and Antonio, the wicked brother of Prospero, expressed regret for the injustice they had committed against Prospero.
After hearing that, Prospero ordered Ariel to bring Antonio and old Gonzalo to where he was residing. Very soon, Ariel returned with them. Gonzalo was the same man who had kindly provided Prospero with books and provisions when his cruel brother had abandoned him to perish in an open boat in the sea. The sorrow and terror had so blunted Antonio's and the King of Naples feelings that they had no idea who Prospero was.
After hearing that, Prospero ordered Ariel to bring Antonio and old Gonzalo to where he was residing. Very soon, Ariel returned with them. Gonzalo was the same man who had kindly provided Prospero with books and provisions when his cruel brother had abandoned him to perish in an open boat in the sea. The sorrow and terror had so blunted Antonio's and the King of Naples feelings that they had no idea who Prospero was.
Old Gonzalo
Prospero first revealed himself to Gonzalo, whom he referred to as "the preserver of his life," Then, his brother and the King realised he was Prospero, who had been injured. Antonio later apologised for his mistakes and begged his brother to forgive him with tears in his eyes. After they promised to return the kingdom to Prospero, he forgave them. Then Prospero told the King of Naples that he had a present. In the meantime, Prospero opened the door to reveal his son Ferdinand and Miranda playing chess. The King's joy was uncontrollable after seeing his son. Nothing in the world could exceed the bliss between a father and a son. They were overjoyed since they had both assumed the other had drowned in the sea.
Meanings of the difficult words:
| S.No | Words | Meanings |
1 | Injustice | Lack of fairness or justice |
2 | Stupefied | Make someone unable to think or feel properly |
3 | Repentance | The fact of showing that you are very sorry for something bad you have done in the past, and wish that you had not done it |
4 | Unexpected | Not expected or regarded as likely to happen |
5 | Drown | Die through submersion in and inhalation of water |
Reference:
State Council of Educational Research and Training (2018). Term-1 English Standard-10. The Tempest- William Shakespeare (pp. 21-27). Published by the Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation.
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