The language is beautiful, and meant to be heard, not read silently. Try reading it out loud, especially with a partner. Watch a film version first. Have you seen John Cassavetes' modernized version of the Tempest? It's wild and fun, and you get to see Raul Julia as Kalibanos, trying to seduce a goat (it's a girl goat, he's not a pervert!) as well as an incredibly young and sexy Susan Sarandon. Then read the play. It's a celebration of life! |