Summary (Shakespeare Birthplace Trust) Flashcards
Who conjures the storm in The Tempest?
Prospero uses magic to create the storm
Who are the survivors of the shipwreck?
Alonso, The King of Naples
Antonio, Duke of Milan
Gonzalo
Ferdinand
Sebastian
Trinculo
Stephano
Who is Prospero’s brother?
Antonio
Who is Ferdinand’s father?
Alonso
What is Caliban’s plot in the play?
Caliban plots to rid himself of Prospero but is thwarted by Ariel.
Who falls in love with Miranda?
Ferdinand, the king’s son
How does Prospero resolve the conflict with his brother, Antonio?
He reveals his identity as the usurped Duke of Milan and forgives Antonio.
What does Prospero do for Ariel at the end of the play?
He grants Ariel freedom
What happens to the families by the end of the play?
They are reunited and the conflict is resolved.
Where was the ship coming from and going to when the storm strikes?
From the wedding of Alonso’s daughter, Claribel, in Tunis to Italy
How did Prospero and Miranda end up on the island?
Prospero was deposed by his brother and fled with Miranda in a boat.
What does Prospero tell Miranda about their past?
That his brother Antonio overthrew him, and they were exiled to the island.
Who helps Prospero escape with his daughter and books of magic?
Gonzalo
Who does Prospero enslave on the island?
The native islander, Caliban.
Who does Prospero capture to prevent a love match with Miranda?
Ferdinand
What task does Prospero force Ferdinand to do?
Carry wood.
What does Ariel want from Prospero?
His freedom
Who plots to kill the King in Act II?
Sebastian and Antonio
Who foils the murder plot against the King?
Ariel
Who are Trinculo and Stephano?
A court fool and the ship’s butler, who ally with Caliban to overthrow Prospero.
What do Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban plan to do?
Kill Prospero and make Stephano lord of the island.
How does Ariel foil the plot of Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban?
He sets a trap for them with gaudy clothes, and spirits disguised as dogs chase them away.
What decision does Prospero make about revenge in Act V?
He forgives his enemies and renounces his magic.
How does the play end?
Prospero forgives everyone, frees Ariel, Caliban apologises and prepares to leave the island.
