Characters
Who is Prospero's brother?
Antonio
Antonio and Sebastian
'The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance'
Who said this quote?
Prospero
He adopts him
Most of The Tempest takes place on this remote location filled with magic and mystery.
Deserted island.
Who is the king of Naples
Alonso
Who did Caliban, Trinculo and Stephano try to kill?
Prospero
“My Ariel, chick, That is thy charge: then to the elements Be free, and fare thou well!”
Who said this quote? and why?
Prospero because he was setting Ariel free.
He sets him free.
Prospero’s magical abilities largely come from this object, which he gives up at the play’s end.
His staff and books
Who is Gonzalo?
A wise old councilman
True or False?
Gonzalo tries to kill Alonso.
“This thing of darkness I Acknowledge mine.”
Who is Prospero referring to?
Caliban
How is love a key theme?
Miranda and Ferdinand fall in love there is also familial love within the play with people such as Prospero and Miranda and Caliban, and Ferdinand and Alonso
This spirit serves Prospero and helps him carry out his magical plans on the island.
Ariel
Who is Caliban's mother?
Sycorax
True or False?
Stephano tried to kill Prospero.
True
“For you, most wicked sir, whom to call brother Would even infect my mouth, I do forgive Thy rankest fault — all of them.”
What does this quote mean?
Prospero is forgiving his brother Antonio
This theme in The Tempest is shown through Prospero’s decision to forgive his enemies instead of seeking revenge.
Forgiveness and reconciliation
These two comic characters provide humor and foolish schemes, often involving Caliban.
Trinculo and Stephano
Who is Alonso's son?
Ferdinand
True or False?
Alonso tried to kill Prospero
False
“As you from crimes would pardon me, let your indulgence set me free.”
What techniques are used in this quote?
Direct address and religious imagery
Who does Prospero forgive?
Prospero forgives Antonio, Alonso, Sebastian, Caliban, Trinculo, and Stephano.
The storm that begins the play symbolizes this major theme about control and chaos.
The illusion of power