Characters
Loyal companion to the King.
Gonzalo
Why Alonso is depressed
He lost his son because of the shipwreck
Why Alonso feels that he suffered a double loss
Because of the wedding, his son is "dead" and his daughter is far away/gone
What Trinculo does when he first finds Caliban
Question if he's a fish or a man
The King's Butler. Also a drunk fool.
Stephano
How Antonio and Sebastian react to Alonso’s depressed mood
They mock him/make fun of him
Why Sebastian tells Alonso he (Alonso) has himself to blame for the loss of his son and daughter
Because Alonso wouldn't bless Europe with his daughter but instead gave her away to an African
What Stephano does upon discovering Caliban and Trinculo
Think they are a monster
The King's jester. Also known as a drunk.
Trinculo
Adrian's feelings about the atmosphere of the island
Why Alonso wishes to fall asleep
He's grieving/doesn't want to feel the loss of his son and daughter
How Stephano got to the island after the shipwreck
Floated on a barrel of wine
Current Duke of Milan, and Prospero's brother.
Antonio
What happened to the garments of the royals during the wreck
Came out looking brand new/fresher than before.
How Sebastian feels when Antonio suggests that Sebastian should be the future king
Shocked/hesitant and asks if they are dreaming
What causes Caliban to think Trinculo and Stephano are not human
Wine
The King's brother
Sebastian
Adrian’s main purpose in Scene 1
He is logical when everyone else is emotional - causes Sebastian, Antonio and Gonzalo to think more about their surroundings.
The real “Widow Dido”
The Queen of Carthage
Caliban promises to do this in response to Stephano and Trinculo's treatment of him
Show them the island