Shakespeare's "Arashi (The Tempest)" Synopsis and Impressions - A great play that is a counterpart to "King Lear"! A masterful play with a refreshing read!
『あらし』には『リア王』の悲劇がその背後に流れています。
Prospero's situation is reminiscent of King Lear betrayed by his daughters and the Earl of Gloucester betrayed by his son.
In "King Lear," the story ends with these people being beaten into irredeemable despair, but in "Arashi," Prospero manages to regain his position and even reconcile with his enemies.
この作品はシェイクスピアが単独で書いた最後の作品になります。自身の演劇人生のフィナーレにこうした物語を持ってきたというのも何とも味わい深いですよね。