essay

            While Ariel has been free in the most recent part of the story, the fairy has also experienced confinement and servitude. The best example of servitude would be when Ariel was Sycorax’s slave. Ariel was forced to work under Sycorax. He had lost all his freedom, and when Ariel tried to defy Sycorax he was trapped in a pine tree for 24 long, harsh years. In addition, being trapped in the pine tree is an example of confinement in Ariel’s life. He was physically trapped inside the boundaries of the tree, and confined to his thoughts.  Ariel had no way of escaping from the pine tree and since Ariel was doomed to solitude, he was also doomed to wallow in his thoughts until he was freed. Overall, prior to being freed Ariel experienced servitude and confinement.

 

 

TS- despite being free, ariel has experienced servitude and confinement

SD- servitude, sycorax

CM- ariel was forced to work for sycorax

CM- he had lost his freedom

SD- confinement, being trapped in the tree

CM- he had been trapped in the tree for 24 years

CM- he was physically and mentally confined

CS- before being freed ariel has experienced servitude and confinement