The Tempest (Joseph Naumov) by

Prospero

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Ejected from his Duke position in Milan

He wants to reclaim Milan and give Miranda a future

Miranda

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Lived on the island since childhood so didn't see any other men besides her father and Caliban before the shipwreck.

She falls in love with Ferdinand.

Ariel

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Spirit/Servant, he was freed by Prospero therefore is very loyal to him.

Gonzalo (Counselor)

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Loyal to Alonso, helped Propsero and Mirdan survive, wants to restore justice and keep peace.

Caliban

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Allies with Stephano and Trinculo, and is treated as a slave by Prospero so he wants to gain control of the island and overthrow Prospero.

Stephano (Drunken Butler)

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He shares wine with Calibean, is humorous, and wants to rule the island with Calibans help.

Tinculo

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Friends with Stephano, comedic character, and wants to enjoy life.

Alonso (King of Naples

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Allies with Gonzalo, he helped Antonio overthrow Prospero, upset about losing his son Ferdinand.

Ferdinand (Alonso's son)

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Falls in love with Miranda, he is a noble prince, has been thought to have drowned, wants to marry Miranda and get Prospero's acceptance.

Sebastian (Alonso's brother)

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Allies with Antonio, they want to kill Alonso. Wants power so he can overtake Alonso and become the new king of Naples.

Antonio (Prospero's Brother)

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Betrayed Prospero when he was being trusted. Wants Sebastion to become king of naples.

Adrian (Lord)

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Follows Alonso, he wants to serve the king.

Francisco (Lord)

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Follows Alonso, wants to serve the King.

Power

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The usage of Power challenges the moral limits of their actions and words therefore the ones with power must keep a humble disposition when they practice their power.

Perspective

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Perspective, shaped by their experiences and understanding, leads to biases and different opinions.

Knowledge

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Knowledge is portrayed as having power, but it can be misused and manipulated for personal gain.

Prospero misuses his knowledge and power against Ariel. When Ariel asks for freedom Prospero responds with "From what torment did I free thee?" (Shakespeare, 1-2-300). He uses his knowledge of the situation Ariel was in to manipulate Ariel into believing he must still serve Prospero.

Perspective (ACT 3) (Scene 3)

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Theme - Perspective is an impactful aspect of how you are viewed and treated. It can come back for you or benefit and protect you. Especially when perspective is strongly based on others.

Evidence - "By your patience, I needs must rest me" (3.3. 3-5).

Explanation- Gonzalo's unique and positive perspective when compared to Alonso's and Sebastian's, allows him to be safe from the Harpies. And be able to form alliances instead of enemies.

Power (Act 2) (Scene 2)

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Theme - Power can be given to the dishonorable through manipulation and wrongful usage of objects. However, the usage of the power determines honorability.

Evidence- "I'll swear upon that bottle to be thy true subject, for the liquor is not earthly" (2.2. 129-130).

Explanation - Stephano gains power over Caliban because of the liquor that he had given Caliban. Caliban not having this kind of liquor recently or before instantly wanted to become Stephano's servant. We can say that Stephano is not deserving of this power because he didn't earn it. And used an object.