A wealth of song and poetry characterizes this scene as the element of the masque is introduced. For those students who enjoy poetry, this would be a good opportunity to repeat the lines after the teacher and to discuss the meaning and content of each poem. A memorization homework assignment might follow. These verses include Ariel’s poem (L. 4247), Juno’s song describing her marriage blessing (L. 105110), Cere’s hopes for the bestowal of rich harvests (L. 111116), and Iris’ call to the nymphs (L. 127138).
There are several references to clothing here, presenting yet another chance for students to analyze the play from the costumer’s perspective and sketch the corresponding designs. These include the following:
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Enter certain Reapers, properly habited
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(L. 138)
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[re]enter Ariel, loaden with glistening apparel
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(L. 192)
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Enter Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo, all wet
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(L.
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194)
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Trinculo:
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O, King Stephanol
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. . . look what a wardrobe here is for thee!
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(L. 222223)
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Stephano:
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Put off that gown, Trinculo; by this hand I’ll have that gown.
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(L. 228)
