Question

Which statement about The Tempest best illustrates the effects of character
depiction on a production's tone?
A. If the production were staged as a musical, Caliban's costume
would be unassuming.
B. If Ariel were portrayed as a beast, the feel of the production would
be much more menacing.
C. If the production were staged in a crime-filled urban setting, the
stage would be dark, with characters hiding in the shadows.
D. If the production were staged as a child's puppet show, the
background music used while characters spoke would be
lighthearted.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. If Ariel were portrayed as a beast, the feel of the production would

be much more menacing.

Explanation:

Answer: The statement about “The Tempest” that best illustrates the effects of character depiction on a production's tone is - If Caliban were portrayed as small and injured, the feel of the production would be more sentimental. Thus, the right answer to this question is Option B.