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L 3.1.8 Quiz: Analyze Writing in the Age of Biscovery

Question 1 of 10
Who or what is Sycorax?
OA. The witch that imprisoned Ariel
B. The island where the ship lands
C. The mother of Miranda
D. The name of the ship
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Answer 1

Sycorax is the witch who imprisoned Ariel in Shakespeare's play The Tempest. She is a powerful and evil sorceress.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sycorax is the witch that imprisoned Ariel in Shakespeare's play The Tempest. She is mentioned in the play, but never appears on stage. Sycorax is a powerful and evil sorceress who once ruled the island where the ship lands. The mother of Miranda is actually Prospero, the protagonist of the play.

Learn more about Sycorax in Shakespeare's play The Tempest