Conflict resolution
This character is forgiven by Prospero for helping exile him.
Who is Alonso?
This long-lost relationship is restored in Act 5.
What is Alonso and Ferdinand's father-son bond?
This character is granted freedom at the end of the play.
Who is Ariel?
Prospero destroys these objects as a sign of his transofrmation.
What are his staff and magic book?
Prospero’s shift from ruling through fear and vengeance to choosing grace and reconciliation.
What is the transition from a vengeful sorcerer to a merciful statesman?
This character remains silent and unrepentant after being confronted.
Who is Antonio?
Before returning to Milan, Prospero makes this dramatic vow.
What is to renounce magic?
This is Ariel's final task before being set free.
What is preparing the ship for return?
Prospero reveals this part of himself to the nobles for the first time since arriving on the island.
What is his identity as Duke of Milan?
Prospero's internal conflict between wanting justice and letting go of his need for control.
What is the transition from obsession with retribution to acceptance of peace?
These two characters, though comic and foolish, are also forgiven by Prospero.
Who are Stephano and Trinculo?
This spirit plays a key role in orchestrating the nobles' arrival.
Who is Ariel?
This character realizes he made a mistake trusting fools and seeks forgiveness.
Who is Caliban?
This topic of this speech includes the line 'we are such stuff as dreams are made on.'
What is Prospero's reflection on existence/mortality.
Prospero’s willingness to give up magic and return to a normal life.
What is the transition from supernatural control to human responsibility?
This character is forgiven, but his situation doesn't improve as a result.
Who is Caliban.
This character repents and swears to 'be wise hereafter'.
Who is Caliban?
This lesson is learned by caliban after his failed rebellion.
What is the foolishness of serving new masters blindly?
Prospero removes this symbol of his power before confronting his enemies.
What is his magician's robe.
Prospero's changing treatment of Ariel.
What is the transition from oppression to compassion?
Prospero's act of mercy suggests this central moral lesson.
What is the redemptive power of forgiveness?
This major event marks the final step in Prospero's reconciliation with his past.
What is reclaiming his title as Duke of Milan?
Instead of seeking revenge, Prospero chooses to do this to Antonio.
What is restore him to power?
In the epilogue, Prospero asks the audience for this.
What is their applause and forgiveness.
Prospero’s final appeal to the audience, asking for release.
What is the transition from commanding figure to vulnerable human being?