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In his past he was the Duke of Milan, until he was betrayed by his brother and cast out along with his daughter. He and his daughter landed on an island and seemed to have strange encounters with very odd creatures.

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Miranda is Prospero's 15 year old daughter, she knows nothing about the outside world since when her and her father were cast out she was only a baby. Her mother is never seen in this tragic tale.

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Caliban is the son of Sycorax, the which whom imprisoned Ariel. He was alone for the beginning of his life until the Father Daughter Duo washed up on the island. He lived with them like one until he was about to do disgusting acts with Miranda. After this he is kicked out of the family and treated like a slave. He wants his revenge, but does he ever get it?

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Ariel is the main spirit on the island, he controls all other spirits and is very powerful (including the power to create storms). When Prospero ends up on the island and frees him from his imprisonment in an oak tree (which imprisonment was granted to him by a deceased called Sycorax)Ariel is forever grateful and now serves Prospero. However, all he ever wanted was freedom.

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Alonso is the king of Naples, after his brothers disappearance. He has two children, Claribel and Ferdinand. He thought he lost his son until him, his love, and Prospero come back to the land and show they are alive and well.

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Ferdinand is the only son of Alonso and when the tempest comes and destroys the ship they were on he believes his father had died. When he ends up on the island he instantly falls in love with Miranda. But Prospero believes that this love is to feeble and will only hurt Miranda so he puts Ferdinand through the test of love.

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Trinculo is Alonso's jester. After the shipwreck happened he also ended up on the island. As he was looking for shelter he ended up under Caliban's cloak. After this happens Stephano finds them and they have their first encounter with Caliban, then the three (although Trinculo is hesitant) start to conjure up a plan to kill Prospero!

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Stephano is Alonso's butler, he also washed up on the island after the shipwreck. As he drunkenly wanders around he finds his way to Trinculo who is hiding under Caliban's cloak. Stephano then shares his wine with his new mates and thinks up a plan to kill Prospero. He wants to do this so he can rule the island and become Caliban's new master, however, they have a witness who is constantly watching them. Ariel made sure they didn't cause any real trouble.

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Antonio is the younger brother of Prospero. Therefore Prospero trusted him to help rule over the kingdom of Milan. But Antonio stabbed his brother in the back and conspired to overthrow Propero, although he isn't keen on Alonso being the king he has to show him support somehow.

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Gonzalo is the chief advisor to Alonso. He is a kind and caring soul, he even gives clothing and books to Prospero and Miranda when they are cast out into the sea. Although this may seem unloyal he is very loyal to Alonso and is always trying to be uplifting. And when the people from the island come back he is delighted with the results.

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Sebastian is the younger brother of King Alonso. Initially portrayed as power-hungry and disloyal, he conspires with Antonio to overthrow Alonso. As the play progresses, Sebastian's character undergoes development, and he plays a role in the resolution of the conflicts on the mysterious island where the story unfolds.

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Sycorax is the mother of Caliban and is the witch who cast Ariel into an oak tree.

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Adrian is a lord attending Alonso and is one of the passengers on the ship. His presence contributes to the overall dynamics and interactions among the shipwrecked characters.

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Shipwreck led to them being on the Island!

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Shipwreck led to them being on the Island!

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Sycorax's oppressive use of power is exemplified in Ariel's account of her attempt to make him her slave. Ariel recalls, "This blue-eyed hag was hither brought with child / And here was left by the sailors. Thou, my slave, / As thou report'st thyself, wast then her servant" (Shakespeare 1. 322-324). Ariel's description reveals Sycorax's intent to exploit her magical abilities to subjugate others. In contrast, Ariel's benevolent use of power is demonstrated in his actions following the tempest. He ensures the safety of the shipwreck survivors and strives to improve their conditions, exemplifying power used for good. The juxtaposition of these events provides concrete evidence of the theme that power can be wielded for both malevolent and benevolent purposes.

THEME: Power can be used for both good and evil.

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The shipmen's knowledge of the ship is shown when they accurately predict the tempest's severity, saying, "A plague upon this howling! They are louder than the weather or our office"(Shakespeare 1.37-38). Their expertise contrasts sharply with the nobles, who, despite their presumed knowledge of ruling, find themselves stranded at sea, revealing that true power lies in practical knowledge rather than titles or authority. Additionally, the theme is reinforced when Gonzalo shows his trust in the shipmen's knowledge, employing their superiority in the situation. Gonzalo says, "I have great comfort from this fellow. Methinks he hath no drowning mark upon him; his complexion is perfect gallows," acknowledging the shipman's expertise (Shakespeare 1.29-30). This further underscores the theme that genuine knowledge, especially in unforeseen circumstances, holds greater power than perceived authority.

THEME: Knowledge is power and as unexpected things occur you will not always be the most powerful.

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Act 2: Learning and understanding can change the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. Caliban describes the island as a place of natural abundance and wonders, saying, "Be not afeard. The isle is full of noises, / Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not" (Shakespeare 2.148-150). This evidence supports the theme by illustrating how learning can alter one's perception of the world, even in challenging circumstances.

Act 3: One's perspective can have a significant impact on their understanding of reality and how one interacts with others. Alonso says, "Most sure, the goddess / On whom these airs attend!" (Shakespeare 3.505-506). This reaction highlights how their perspective shapes their understanding of the situation; their belief in the supernatural alters their perception of reality and influences their behavior