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Francisco is one of Alonso's lords in The Tempest. He and Adrian have a very limited role in the play, essentially just supporting Alonso and exploring the island, wide-eyed and afraid. Francisco tries to persuade Alonso that Ferdinand may still be alive, but Alonso does not listen to him.

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Adrian is a lord in Alonso's suite. He appreciates the climate of the island where they have landed, and questions Gonzalo's scholarship. He does not hear Ariel's condemnations at the vanishing feast, and follows the King in fear for what he may do. He is one of two lords of Alonso. They attempt to offer hope and protection.

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The witch Sycorax, whom Prospero refers to as "blue-eyed hag" is the mother of Caliban. She was born and banished from Argier (the older form of Algiers). Ariel was her servant but punished him for disobedience trapping him in a cloven pine for a dozen years, during which time she died.

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"Sebastian is the brother of Alonso, the King of Naples. He helped Antonio usurp Prospero, and is now convinced by the latter to kill his own brother and thus become King, the rightful heirs being either drowned or in Tunis. Prevented by Ariel’s actions from murdering Alonso, he follows him in his search for the missing Ferdinand. He is arrogant and insulting to his lesser. Ariel’s imprecations leave him searching for someone to fight. He is frightened at the magician’s knowledge of his plot against his brother, but recovers enough to mock Stefano’s pretensions."

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"Gonzalo is chief advisor to Alonso, King of Naples. 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 and is aware that Sebastian and Antonio make fun of him."

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Ferdinand is a Duke, and a Son. The prince of Naples. When his ship is taken by the icy depths, he abandons his father to pursue his love, Miranda. However, Prospero believes that they have fallen in love to easily and uses magic to make Ferdinand his slave.

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"Stephano is butler to Alonso, King of Naples. He was washed up on the island alone and wanders around drunk until he meets up with his friend Trinculo, who is hiding under a cloak with Caliban. Stephano shares his wine with them and Caliban thinks he is a god. Stephano agrees to kill Prospero, rule the island and become Caliban’s new master. However, Ariel watches them and makes sure they do not cause any real trouble."

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"Antonio is Prospero's younger brother. Prospero trusted him to help rule the dukedom of Milan 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. He has very few lines in the last scene so it is not clear how he feels about seeing Prospero again."

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"Alonso is the King of Naples. He helped Antonio to get rid of Prospero and take his brother’s place as Duke of Milan. He has two children, a daughter called Claribel and a son, Ferdinand. His fleet of ships is returning to Naples from Tunis but they are caught in a huge storm. Travelling with him is his son, his brother and other nobles. They are all washed up on the island after the storm, although Alonso thinks Ferdinand has drowned. When Alonso finally meets Prospero, he apologises and makes him Duke of Milan again. When he is reunited with Ferdinand and finds out about his engagement to Prospero’s daughter Miranda, he is delighted."

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"Trinculo is a jester and serves Alonso, King of Naples. 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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"Sycorax, a witch, was abandoned on the island and gave birth to a son, Caliban. When she died, he was 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. When he meets Stephano, Caliban believes the drunken butler can kill Prospero and become a better master to him. He tries to lead Stephano to kill Prospero but Ariel and Prospero defeat his plans."

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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 promises Ariel that if he does everything he is asked to, he will be set free. At the end of the play, when Prospero has achieved everything he wanted with Ariel’s help, he says goodbye to Ariel and sets him free."

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Miranda is Prosepros daughter, and only child. She was cast out at three years old, only accompanied by her father. Knowing nothing of the world but what Prospero has taught her, as she grows older Prospero hopes she and Ferdinand will become betrothed, yet when this does happen, he pretends to be angry and enslaves ferdinand to have him prove his worth to miranda.

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Prospero is a Sorcerer, and a duke. Prospero and Miranda are Father and daughter and were cast out of their previous society. Prospero and Miranda end up on a small island, where Prospero uses magic to control the spirits of the island and a strange creature called Caliban.