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Exploring Mazursky

This analysis explores how Prospero's character would change if he directly faced his downfall in Philip Mazursky's 1982 adaptation of The Tempest. The film delves into themes of exile, control, and the roles of women, contrasting the original play with new character dynamics and motivations. By examining key scenes, such as the conflicts between Philip and Antonia or the resolution with Alonzo, we uncover deeper insights into Prospero's reliability and the impact of fantasy versus reality. This study invites readers to reflect on the significance of these adaptations in contemporary storytelling.

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Exploring Mazursky

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  1. Exploring Mazursky English 90AS: Reading Genres | Fall 2011 Abby DelBianco, Sarah Elsakr, Chinny Sharma, Cathy Wang

  2. Fast-Write (3 minutes) • How would Prospero’s trials and situations be different if he had been directly involved in his own downfall? • Cite examples from the text if necessary.

  3. The Tempest (1982) • New York City, New York • Philip the famous architect • Antonia (Philip’s wife) & Alonzo (Philip’s boss) • Philip, Miranda, Aretha, Kalibanos on an abandoned Greek isle • Alonzo and his crew shipwrecked

  4. Film Clips • SarahPhilip and Antonia fighting in New York • AbbyFreddie and Miranda meeting on the Greek isle • CathyPhilip day-dreaming in New York • ChinnyThe closing scene of the film

  5. Prospero v. Philip • Fast-Write assignment • Exile v. escape • Reliability as a protagonist (characterization based on his insanity) • The closing scene of the movie • Do you think Philip is still in control throughout the movie? • We’ll continue discussing the closing scene with Chinny

  6. Roles of Women • Antonia & Dolores v. Miranda & Aretha • Appearance associated with personality • Obsession with sexuality • What is the purpose of including women in the plotline? • What concepts or problems do they represent (absent in the original)?

  7. Revenge v. Midlife Crisis • Interior v. exterior conflicts • Interlude v. exile • Fantasy and reality: the ideal situation • Is Mazursky trying to say something completely new with this change in plot? • If people have the option of a brief escape, would most people take it?

  8. Reconciliation • Atmosphere of the concluding scene (short, nonchalant, inconclusive) • Characterizing Prospero as virtuous or manipulative? • Aretha’s character dancing with Alonzo – what’s up with THAT? • Why does Philip apologize to Kalibanos?

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