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The dynamics of who has and doesn't have power are a powerful theme within "The Tempest" and in real life. It's true that some individuals seek power to have control over others, while also wanting to have power and control over their own lives. This can be seen in both Acts 2 and 3. In Act 2 Scene 1, Antonio and Sebastian are found to be the only ones left awake after Ariel puts everyone to sleep. Throughout their conversation, Antonio is trying to convince Sebastian to kill his own brother, Alonso, the King of Naples, in order for him to inherit power. This plan is able to work because with Alonso out of the picture, his daughter residing too far away to obtain the rule of Naples, and his son’s all but certain death, Sebastian is guaranteed to succeed the crown and take over his brother’s kingdom. Taking advantage of the circumstance surrounding Alonso’s daughter Claribel, Antonio was able to persuade Sebastian and asks him if he understands what he's saying "Methinks I do" (Temp. 2.1.307). Upon seeing the opportunity to gain more power, Sebastian takes it, further supporting the plot device of wanting to gain power and influence. The concept of wanting to gain more power can also be seen in Act 3 Scene 2, when Caliban tells Stephano that "As I told thee before, I am subject / to a tyrant, a sorcerer, that by his cunning hath / cheated me of the island" (Temp. 3.2.46-48). He also says that if Stephano were to kill Prospero, he would be the island’s ruler and Caliban would be his willing servant. Caliban sees Stephano as an opportunity to take back his power and get revenge on Prospero. And Stephano sees this as an opportunity to gain power, this can also be said for Trinculo as well. The constant need and want for more power in "The Tempest" only shows that power makes people feel important because it gives them what they want. Human desire never ends, so power can never achieve all of a human's wants. Humans will always want more, which can mean more power or more influence over people. Creating an endless cycle of greed that no one can escape from.

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In the very first scene in The Tempest, as the sailors fight to save the ship, the royals intervere and demand to know what is going on. While the boatsman, orders them below deck. The king's councilor, Gonzalo, reminds the boatswain that he is speaking to the king, but the boatsman points out that if the king really has so much power, he should use it to stop the storm. If he lacks this power, the royal party should go below decks, as the boatsman orders. The king and his peers have ultimate power most of the time, but in this case the boatman is the one who holds the power. Creating a new dynamic between the characters.

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Perspective is a funny thing within the tempest. In the case of Antonio and Prospero, it can be argued that from Antonio's perspective, Prospero wasn't performing his duties as duke to the best of his abilities. Ultimately causing him to take his place. But, in the perspective of Prospero, he betrayed him and took what was rightfully his. Perspective is important in thus sense because it brings to light the differnt experiences and view points of each character.

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At the beginning of the play, we're told about Prospero's desire to learn about magic. And how he asked his brother to take over his place as duke so he could pursue it, only to have his brother betray him in the end. But instead of wallowing in self-pity, he uses the knowledge of magic that he's attained to control both Ariel and Caliban. While also conjuring the tempest itself. He could have given up, but instead, he used his knowledge to better his circumstances and bring all of his past enemies, and friends, onto the island.

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Adrian is a lord in Alonso's suite. He queshtions Gonzalo's scholarship.

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She is a vicious and powerful witch and the mother of Caliban. She dies long before the arrival of Prospero and Miranda. Ariel had been a servant of Sycorax,  Ariel was too delicate a spirit to perform her horrible commands, so she imprisoned him in a cloven pine.

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Gonzalo is chief advisor to Alonso, he is remembered by Prospero for his kindness in making sure that supplies, clothing and books were put aboard the boat when Prospero and Miranda were cast out to sea. He tries to keep Alonso positive as they search the island for Ferdinand.

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Trinculo is a jester and serves Alonso. He was washed up alone on the island after the shipwreck. Looking for shelter, he ends up crawling underneath Caliban's cloak with him. His friend Stephano then discovers them and they meet Caliban. Stephano is persuaded to kill Prospero, by Caliban, and Trinculo reluctantly follows along with their plot.

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He is the often drunk butler of King Alonso, and when he meets up with his friend Trinculo, and Caliban, they transpire to kill Prospero.

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The brother of Alonso, he helped Antonio usurp Prospero, and is now convinced he wants to kill his own brother and thus become King

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Francisco is one of Alonso's lords. He tries to persuade Alonso that Ferdinand may still be alive, but Alonso does not listen to him.

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Antonio is Prospero's younger brother. Prospero trusted him to rule Milan while he was studying his magic books, but Antonio used this trust against his brother and secretly plotted with Alonso to overthrow Prospero and have him and Miranda removed from the city. Antonio owes a debt to Alonso for his help and wants Sebastian to become King of Naples instead so that he can be released from that debt.

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The son of the witch Sycorax, after she dies he's left alone on the island with only the invisible spirits for company. When Prospero and Miranda arrive on the island, Caliban lives with them as part of the family but when Prospero catches him about to sexually assault Miranda, he throws Caliban out and treats him as a slave. Caliban wants revenge on Prospero but is afraid of his magical powers.

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Miranda is Prospero's daughter and his only child. She was cast out to sea with her father when she was three years old and knows nothing about the world except what her father has taught her. Prospero hopes she and Ferdinand will be attracted to each other. When they immediately fall in love, he pretends to be angry and makes Ferdinand a slave.

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Ariel is the chief spirit of the island and controls the other spirits. Prospero found him imprisoned in a pine tree where he had been left by a witch called Sycorax, who died before Prospero arrived. In return for being freed from the tree, Ariel now serves Prospero and carries out his magical orders. (Prospero is the only one who can see him).

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The king of Naples, he helped Antonio get rid of Prospero and take his brother's place as Duke of Milan. While traveling from his daughters wedding, a tempest hits and him, along with his son Ferdinand and other nobles, get stranded.

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He is the son of Alonso, the king of Naples. When he sees Miranda for the first time, it's love at first sight. But Prospero believes they have fallen in love too fast so Prospero uses his magical powers to make Ferdinand a slave. Ferdinand puts up with this so long as he can see Miranda.

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He was the Duke of Milan.
Brother stole his place with the help of Alonso.
Became interested in magic, which he uses to control the spirits of the island.
He has lived alone on the island for 12 years, along with his daughter Miranda, a creature named Caliban, and a fairy named Ariel.