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“The Tempest” Response

I enjoyed every moment when Ariel appeared on stage or when she was singing, it gave a light-hearted feeling to the play. Overall, it was much more enjoyable than reading the words myself because there are tones and movements added to the play which enhanced my understanding. I’m not a good reader when it comes to poems, old English, or play reading, so for it to be performed as a live read on stage helps me understand the context through their interaction with each other. I have never read this play before so there will not be any alternate feeling that I could demonstrate. However, the character, Ariel, really comes alive in my opinion and I would have that impression with me if I got a chance to read the text itself. On top of that, play can convey pathos a lot more easily and directly compared to words typed on paper, where the tones are directly performed.