Characters & Relationships
This character believes the island belongs to him because his mother ruled it before Prospero arrived.
Who is Caliban?
This is why Prospero causes the shipwreck at the start of the play.
What is to bring his enemies to the island for justice and reconciliation?
The idea that mercy and letting go of revenge lead to peace is an example of this theme.
What is forgiveness?
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here” are examples of these devices.
What are hyperbole and irony?
The romantic union of Miranda and Ferdinand represents this idea.
What is reconciliation between old enemies?
This spirit serves Prospero in exchange for the promise of freedom.
Who is Ariel?
These three characters form a foolish plan to assassinate Prospero and become rulers.
Who are Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo?
The storm at the beginning of the play is a symbol of this internal struggle.
What is Prospero’s emotional conflict?
This object, drowned at the end, symbolizes Prospero’s magical control.
What is his book?
This is how Prospero responds when Ariel asks for freedom.
What is he praises Ariel and grants it?
He is the king’s brother who secretly plots to take the throne.
Who is Sebastian?
This task Prospero assigns to Ferdinand proves his love for Miranda.
What is carrying heavy logs?
Prospero’s decision to set Ariel free shows his growth in this theme.
What is freedom vs. control?
Prospero giving up his magic represents this kind of symbolic action.
What is letting go of revenge or personal growth?
This character regains a title he had lost by the end of the play.
Who is Prospero?
Miranda falls in love with this shipwrecked prince.
Who is Ferdinand?
This is what Prospero does before revealing himself to the shipwrecked nobles.
What is observe their behavior from a distance?
Caliban’s resentment toward Prospero highlights this theme often seen in colonial literature.
What is power and resistance?
Caliban’s line comparing Antonio to ivy choking a tree is an example of this device.
What is a simile?
The nobles leave the island with this attitude toward Prospero.
What is respect and acknowledgment of his justice?
This drunken butler is convinced he can rule the island with Caliban’s help.
Who is Stephano?
This is what happens to Prospero’s magical powers by the end of the play.
What is he gives them up?
Caliban’s anger at Prospero stealing the island connects to this theme.
What is colonization?
This object symbolizes Prospero’s power and authority on the island.
What is his staff?
The play ends with this kind of tone and resolution.
What is hopeful, redemptive, and peaceful?