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King of Naples and father of Ferdinand. Alonso aided Antonio in unseating Prospero as Duke of Milan twelve years before. As he appears in the play, however, he is acutely aware of the consequences of all his actions.
Antonio and Sebastian conspire to kill Alonso and Gonzalo so Sebastian can become King; Prospero and Ariel thwart the conspiracy. Later, Ariel takes the form of a harpy and torments Antonio, Alonso, and Sebastian, causing them to flee in guilt for their crimes against Prospero and each other.
Alonso. The king of Naples. Alonso plotted with Antonio to overthrow Prospero, but he expresses genuine remorse when confronted with his crimes. Alonso also shows a sincere love for his son Ferdinand and is distraught for much of the play, believing that Ferdinand has drowned in the tempest.
Who are Alonso, Gonzalo, and Antonio in The Tempest? Alonso is the King of Naples at the time of the play and the father of Ferdinand, who will become Miranda's husband.
The Tempest by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1610-1611, is a captivating play that blends elements of romance, magic, and political intrigue. Set on a remote island, the story follows Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, who uses his magical powers to create a tempest that shipwrecks his usurping brother, Antonio, and ...
Alonso is the King of Naples and the father of Ferdinand. He is actually the first of the principal cast to speak during the play, but the audience is given little to no information about him in the play’s opening scene, as The Tempest begins in media res, or in the middle of the action.
On board the ship is King Alonso of Naples who is heading home from his daughter’s wedding in Tunis. He is accompanied by his son Ferdinand, and his friends Sebastian, Antonio and Gonzalo.
