Role of Noises and Sounds in The Tempest Victor Musyimi College

Sounds and noises play an important role in any book. All kinds of noises and sounds used by the author are significant in adding “flavor” to the story. Without such noises, readers would perceive the book as “flat” and it may become hard to continue reading the story, or understanding various themes being presented. The Tempest, written by Shakespeare, is full of sounds and noises of all types. In some instances, there are hauling winds, clanking chains, horrifying noises, and some cases contain the sweet tune of a harp. The author used such noises to effortlessly preserve the intensity of his play and build various diverse moods. In the beginning, the book opens with a loud noise and individuals on-board a sinking ship. In the entire book, categories of noises and sounds can be heard. The different sounds and noises in the play have a different role, and they all create suspense and build up the mood of the drama. Such noises and sounds will be analyzed from the beginning of the play, and their roles explained to ascertain whether they serve the intended purpose.

Noises have distinct roles in the play. Some of such noises are designed to create fear. Others were developed by the author to enhance the feeling of mystery,...