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Characters in The Tempest by William Shakespeare

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The Tempest by Shakespeare is a tale of revenge, magic, and love on an island. The main characters include Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, who uses magic for justice, and his innocent daughter Miranda. Others include Caliban, a resentful creature; Ariel, a spirit loyal to Prospero; noble Ferdinand who loves Miranda; remorseful Alonso, the King of Naples; greedy Antonio, Prospero’s usurper brother; easily influenced Sebastian; honest Gonzalo; foolish Stephano; and cowardly jester Trinculo. Continue reading Characters in The Tempest by William Shakespeare

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The Tempest

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Prospero, the Duke of Milan, was ousted from power by his brother Antonio and Alonso, King of Naples. Left adrift on a boat, he and his daughter Miranda survive on an enchanted island. When Antonio, Alonso, and others approach the island, Prospero uses his magical skills to cause a storm to shipwreck them there. Amidst chaos and repentance for their crimes, young love bloom between Miranda and Alonso’s son, Ferdinand, and they get engaged. Prospero eventually forgives his enemies, relinquishes his magic, and returns to his dukedom leaving the island under the care of his freed spirit Ariel. Continue reading The Tempest