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A storm shipwrecks a royal party on an island ruled by Prospero, who has magic powers and a daughter, Miranda. Prospero manipulates the events to restore his dukedom and marry his daughter to Ferdinand, the prince of Naples.
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A raging storm at sea threatens a ship bearing Alonso, King of Naples, and his court on their voyage home from the wedding of Alonso's daughter in Tunisia. Frustrated and afraid, the courtiers and the ship's crew exchange insults as the ship goes down. From a nearby island, Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, and his daughter Miranda watch the ...
A synopsis and plot overview of Shakespeare's The Tempest, a play about a magician who uses a storm to shipwreck his enemies on an island. Learn about the characters, the conflicts, the magic, and the themes of this classic comedy.
Plot summary. How much do you know about Shakespeare’s play The Tempest? This section takes you step by step through the play, helping you to identify key plot points. The Tempest is a play...
Learn about the plot, characters, and themes of Shakespeare's play The Tempest, a story of magic, revenge, and restoration. Find out how Prospero uses his powers to manipulate the shipwrecked royal party and his enemies on his island.
Escaping by boat with his infant daughter Miranda, Prospero flees to a remote island where he has been living ever since, using his magic to force the island's only inhabitant, Caliban, to protect him and Miranda. He also frees the spirit Ariel and binds them into servitude.
Learn about the plot, themes, and characters of The Tempest, one of Shakespeare's final plays. Explore the magical island, the shipwreck, the confrontation, and the transformation in this captivating romance.