William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" simplified and made easy! Includes the plot, themes, characters and their individual plotlines and quotes relevant for essays - with arguing points provided. Get good marks without having to follow the complicated story !
Prospero:
Was the Duke, his brother Alonso and Antonio sent him and baby Miranda on a rickety boat.
They assume himself and Miranda are dead, however they survive due to Gonzalo trying to help
and due to Prospero's magic.
Has a plan for revenge, creates storm to shipwreck Alonso and Antonio's boat with other
characters on.
Separates the various characters around the island.
Has a plan for every person on the island.
Realises that his revenge is causing harm on others (Alonso's grieving for his very much alive
son)
Makes Ariel gather the “noble” group : Gonzalo, Alonso, Antonio, Sebastian on the beach –
accuses them of their crimes but says he will forgive them, says Ferdinand is still alive.
During the feast he plans to return back and become the Duke of Milan once again.
Asks Ariel to make the sea calm for their return before setting him free.
After this he breaks out the play to speak TO US, asks to be set free from the play with our
applause, breaks the spell. PLAY ENDS HERE
Miranda:
Has lived on the island her whole life, has no one else but Prospero, Ariel and Caliban
Caliban tries to rape her
Prospero's third of his life
Prized possession to Prospero
Falls in love with Ferdinand, eventually marries him
Ferdinand:
Alonso's son, heir to the “throne”
Thinks his father is dead.
Falls in love with Miranda and weds her
Did labour to express his love for her to Prospero
Not a virgin, could be tempted to take Miranda's virginity, warned by Prospero to not dare do it.
Arrives on the beach aswell during Prospero's noble gathering, tells of his marriage to Miranda.
Alonso:
Ferdinand's father
Involved in the “Killing” of Prospero and Miranda
Is told by Ariel (as a harpy) that his child is dead as punishment for his crimes.
King of Naples.
Antonio:
“Kills” his brother Prospero to become the Duke of Milan.
Plots to kill Alonso and Gonzalo with Sebastian so they can be King and King's advisor.
Gonzalo:
Good hearted
Advisor of Alonso
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