Characters
Who is Prospero
Prospero is the protagionst. He was the former Duke of Milan. Prospero spent 12 years on and island practicing his magic.
When did Shakespeare die?
April 23, 1616
What is the prolouge?
Short speech before the play, it recaps the play and what will take place?
Who is Alonso?
Alonso is the King of Naples he helped Antonio exile Prospero from the role of Duke, but later regrets it.
Who is Miranda?
Miranda is loyal to her father Prospero, she also lives on the island. She proposes to Ferdinand.
What was the name of Shakespeare's company?
The Kings Men
What is comic releif?
Through out dramatic plays a person who provides comic relief by lightening the mood.
Who is Antonio?
Antonio is Prospero's brother who tries to take his spot as duke. He convinces Sebastian to kill Alonso.
Who is Ariel?
Ariel is Prospero's servent, until resleased. He is Prospero's spirit helper and was saved by him from Sycorax.
Edward Alleyn
What is meter and foot?
The meter is meausred pattern of rhythmic accents in line.
Who is Gonzalo?
Gonzalo an honest lord. He helps Prospero escape to the island. He has many wise and important speeches throughout the play.
Who is Caliban?
Caliban is the antagionist. He was the only thing on the island until Prospero and Miranda came. He is a prisoner of Prospero and plots to muder the former Duke of Milan.
Who was Shakespeare's wife?
What is IAMB?
Unstressed syllable followed by stressed syllable.
Who is Trinculo and Stephano?
Trinculo, a jester and Stephano, a butler are the jokesters of the play. They were on the shipwreck and are now also on the island.
Who is Ferdinand?
Ferdinand is the son of King Alonso. He falls in love with Miranda and becomes her father's servant to show loyalty and win over Prospero.
Where did Shakespeare get his first taste of theatre?
Guild Hall
Who is Boatswain?
Boatswain does not apear much in the plot. He is also on the shipwreck, he was level headed and practical. He is in a deep sleep most of the play.