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The Tempest

Characters

Prospero - Duke of Milan

Miranda - daughter of Prospero

Caliban -son of Sycorax, later Prospero's servant or slave

Antonio - younger brother of Prospero

Ariel - The chief of spirit

Ferdinand- The son of the king of Naples (Alonso). He fell in love with Miranda.

Alonso - The king of Naples

Sebastian - brother of Alonso

Trinculo - The king's jester

Stefano - The king's butler in the court of Alonso

Gonzalo - An elderly and old faithful counselor

Francisco and Adrian - Two of the king's lords

Boatswain - The ship's petty officer.

Sycorax - A witch.

Iris, Ceres, Juno - the spirits

Key Words


  • Mysterious Island

  • Monster

  • Half human and half animal

  • Magical power

  • Magic

  • Study of Magic

  • Good image

  • Boat

  • Control of the sprits

  • heir

  • evil-natured man

  • intelligent

  • shipwreck

  • engagement

  • an honest man

  • tries to rape

  • ship master

  • Naples supported


Themes


  • Avarice of Kindgom

  • Reunion

  • Forgiveness

  • reconciliation

  • The illusion of Justice

  • The temptation of ruling a colony


Summary of The Tempest

  • Introduction

  • Shipwreck

  • Prospero reveals the truth to his daughter

  • Magical power of Prospero

  • Love and marriage of Ferdinand

  • Alonso understand his mistake

  • The play ends with reunion

  • Conclusion

Voice notes