Plays It is believed that Shakespeare wrote 38 plays in total between 15.Stephano has ambitions of ruling the land, making Caliban’s plan to kill Prospero very enticing. Caliban briefly vows to serve Stephano when he becomes intoxicated on wine and mistakes him for a god. An enemy of Prospero’s, he accepted Antonio’s proposition to help the latter usurp Prospero’s throne in return. He spends the entirety of the play drunk. Sabastian conspires with Antonio to attempt to kill his brother and take his place as king. Ferdinand is described as loyal, kind and compassionate. It is this union that helps to reconcile the rift between Prospero of Milan and Alonso of Naples. Throughout the play, he shows expressions of his love for Miranda and later they agree to marry. Gonzalo is often ridiculed for his overly positive demeanour.įerdinand is the son of Alonso. Gonzalo, by nature, is kind and made arrangements for the duo to have provisions and a chance to survive their exile. GonzaloThe once trusted advisor of Alonso, Gonzalo played an integral part in the kidnapping of Prospero and Miranda.
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Even after his brother’s forgiveness, Antonio still shows little repentance. Antonio has a thirst for power, he is incapable of showing remorse for his wrongdoings. He once enacted a plan to overthrow Prospero and later conspires with Sebastian to overthrow Alonso. Having been kept away from all other humans except her father, Miranda is enamoured when she encounters other humans, she immediately falls in love with Ferdinand.Īntonio is Prospero’s brother. Prospero used to be the Duke of Milan and now rules the island. He treats Ariel very poorly and threatens him with a return to the torture and. Her only display of negativity is directed towards Caliban, who attempted to sexually assault her. Prospero shows his cruel and vindictive nature by doing many terrible acts. Miranda appears to be compassionate and loyal to her father. Knowing very little about her history, Prospero educates her in scene two. The daughter of Prospero, Miranda is the unknowing princess of Milan.
Shakespeare, through Caliban and the relationship with Prospero, explores the theme of early colonization. In several ways, Caliban is a symbol for the native inhabitants of lands explored by Europeans. Ferdinand He is the Son and heir of Alonso. Caliban deeply desires taking the island back from Prospero. Prospero He is the plays central character and also Mirandas father. However, Prospero was never able to see him as more than a savage beast. When Prospero originally settled on the island, Caliban offered him friendship. Caliban feels strongly that he should have control of the land. The unwilling slave of Prospero, Caliban was the son of Sycorax and the true ruler of the island. In the end, it is Ariel’s compassion that encourages Prospero to forgive his wrongdoers. He is a sorcerer, and he uses his magical powers to control. Until then, Ariel will serve Prospero and appears to take pleasure in the mischievous antics he is asked to play on Prospero’s enemies. Prospero is the former Duke of Milan and the ruler of the island on which the play takes place. In the meantime, Ariel serves Prospero loyally, and seems to enjoy the mischievous tricks he pulls. Ariel wants his freedom, which Prospero has promised to grant someday. Now Ariel uses magic to carry out Prospero's commands. However, Ariel longs for true freedom, which Prospero continues to promise him. Prospero rescued Ariel from a prison in which he was placed by the dead witch Sycorax. Grateful for having been rescued, Ariel serves Prospero, relying on magic to carry out his wishes. Prospero’s servant, the spirit Ariel was rescued from a prison where he was being held by the witch, Sycorax.
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