Kermode about Caliban, “representative of Nature uncontrolled by Art.”

Kermode about Caliban, “can only abuse the gift of speech.”

Bowen about Prospero, “Subtle but arch Machiavellian…using his daughter as a part of his political game.”

Bowen on the play, “an ambiguous picture of colonialism and of the position of women in society.”

Lillia Grindlay on Miranda, “throughout the play Miranda is unaware of the full extent of her father’s influence”

McFarland on Gonzalo, “Gonzalo is a speaker of a certain truth.”

Andrew Green on Prospero, “He can be seen as the composer of the events of the play.”

Haddon, “Stephano is the real monster.”

Todd, “Miranda’s outward beauty is a reflection on her inner merit.”

Gurr, “costume was an instrument of meaning as well as spectacle and colour.”