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So now do you see why I started the storm?All my enemies are on that ship. They won’tdrown but I’m going to teach them a lesson.

MIRANDA COMES TO SEEME AT THE BEACH HUT...

Did you start thisstorm, dad?

Yes – and I’ll tell you why. Itall started many years ago...

The

We’re going to sink.Let’s swim for it!

a play by William Shakespearepresented in Multicolour

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MEDITERRANEANSEA... NOT FAR FROM MY MAGIC ISLAND...

MY LITTLE GIRL MIRANDA’SWATCHING FROM SHORE...

Oh no – those poorpeople. I hope they

won’t drown.

PROSPERO

ARIEL

MIRANDA

Believe it or not I used to be Duke of Milan,but I was into books and magic, not politics...

My brother Antonio and the scheming Kingof Naples hatched a plot to get rid of me...

It’s pure chance we didn’t drown.We ended up on this island.

There was nobody here, apart fromthat idiot-monster Caliban...

...and a load of other magical spirits....good old Ariel...

TRINCULO —a jester

GONZALO —a nice old man

ANTONIO —Duke of Milan, andProspero's brother

FERDINAND —Alonso's son

ALONSO —King of NaplesSEBASTIAN —

Alonso's brother

There’s an idea...BACK ON BOARD...

They threw you and me out of Milan and set us adrifton the open sea in a leaky old boat... Luckily, goodold Gonzalo put my books of magic on the boat.

STEPHANO —a butler

ALONSO

ANTONIO

TEMPEST

Where’s the music coming from?I’ll follow it and find out.

I was lucky to get out of that shipwreck butI think everyone else must have drowned.

Wow, dad! Who’s thisgorgeous dude? CanI marry him? Please?

Hmm... Maybe...But first I’ll makesure he loves her.

AND WE ALL LIVEDHAPPILY EVER AFTER...

PROBABLY...

THE

END

I WANT MIRANDA AND FERDINAND TOGET TOGETHER. BUT NOT YET.

Hello. My dad’sthe King of Naples.

A likely story... You’re a spyand I’m taking you prisoner.You’re going to be my slave!

I like it!

Ferdinand’s dead. If we killAlonso you can be King...Just an idea...

ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE ISLAND ALONSO ANDGONZALO ARE TIRED OUT AND HAVING A NAP...

Err... beasts... vicious beasts.Herds of them. We saved you.

That’s nice. Let’s goand look for Ferdinand.

What’s going on?Why the swords?

Awesome, Prospero.

There’s no sign ofFerdinand. I give up. Look! Tasty

grub! Let’s eat.

Hands off the food, pigs! I’mhere to scare you witless aspunishment for your evil past!

Oh dear.

I’VE SENT ARIEL TO TAKE ANTONIOAND HIS CREW A SPECIAL MESSAGE

NOW IT’S TIME FOR ME TO PUT FERDINANDAND MIRANDA OUT OF THEIR MISERY...

Sorry I was so mean toyou Ferdinand – I wantedto make sure you reallylove her. Go on and getmarried and have a lovelylife. Here’s an engagementpresent I made earlier.

AND GENERALLY HAVE THE LAST WORD...

You lot are a nasty set of title-pinchers but I forgive you.Ariel, well done for hunting down those stupid murderousdrunks – you’ve done a great job and you’re free to go...I’m heading back to Milan for a decent espresso.

ON AN EVEN FARTHER PART OF THE ISLANDALONSO’S BUTLER COMES ASHORE...

...AND QUICKLY FINDS SOME DRINKING CHUMS...

Drink? What isdrink? Let me try.

Trinculo, you’realive! Let’s have adrink to celebrate.Your ugly friendcan have one too.

Alive and welland very thirsty.Pass the bottle.

A FEW MINUTES LATER...

I love drink and I love Stephano. Comewith me and I’ll show you how to murdermy nasty wizard-master and then you’ll beking of the island. Hic.

Er, sorry, Prospero.

Hic.

Sorry.Oops.

HERE COMES ARIEL RIGHT ON CUE. HE’SBRINGING FERDINAND UP FROM THE BEACH.

GONZALO

STEPHANO

SEBASTIAN

ALONSO

ANTONIO

CALIBAN

TRINCULO

FERDINAND

Contents

SECTION 1 — THE LOWDOWN ON EXAMS

Preparing Your Answer ...........................................................................1Writing Well and Giving Examples ..........................................................2

SECTION 2 — UNDERSTANDING THE PLAY

Stage Directions, Acts and Scenes ..........................................................3The Tempest as a Play .............................................................................4Odd Language ........................................................................................5More Odd Language ...............................................................................6Poetry ......................................................................................................7Revision Summary ..................................................................................8

SECTION 3 — THE CHARACTERS

Who’s Who in the Play ............................................................................9Prospero ................................................................................................10Ariel ......................................................................................................11Alonso and Gonzalo ..............................................................................12Antonio and Sebastian ..........................................................................13Ferdinand and Miranda ........................................................................14Caliban, Stephano and Trinculo ............................................................15The Less Important People ....................................................................16Revision Summary ................................................................................17

SECTION 4 — UNDERSTANDING THE STORY

Magic ....................................................................................................18Betrayal and Forgiveness ......................................................................19Justice and Fate ....................................................................................20What Happens in Act One (Scenes 1 & 2) .............................................21What Happens in Act One (Scene 2) .....................................................22What Happens in Act Two (Scene 1) .....................................................23What Happens in Act Two (Scene 2) .....................................................24What Happens in Act Three (Scenes 1 & 2) ..........................................25What Happens in Act Three (Scene 3) ..................................................26What Happens in Act Four (Scene 1) ....................................................27What Happens in Act Five (Scene 1) .....................................................28What Happens in Act Five (Scene 1 & Epilogue) ..................................29Revision Summary ................................................................................30

SECTION 5 — WRITING AN ESSAY

Three Steps for an Essay .......................................................................31Using Quotes .........................................................................................32Planning and Structure .........................................................................33Writing Your Answer ..............................................................................35Concluding and Checking for Errors .....................................................36Revision Summary ................................................................................37

SECTION 6 — TYPES OF QUESTION

Questions About a Character .................................................................38Characters — The Bigger Picture ..........................................................39How Language is Used .........................................................................40How Language Creates Mood ...............................................................41Writing About a Theme .........................................................................42Themes You Might be Asked About.......................................................43Directing a Scene ..................................................................................44How the Characters Should Speak ........................................................45How the Characters Should Act ............................................................46Appearance & What Characters Do.......................................................47Revision Summary ................................................................................48

SECTION 7 — THE SET SCENES

Act 1 Scene 2 ........................................................................................49Act 3 Scene 1 ........................................................................................53

Index .....................................................................................................56

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Contributors:Joe BrazierTaissa CsákyCharley DarbishireKatherine ReedEdward RobinsonElisabeth SandersonGerry SpatharisJennifer UnderwoodNicola Woodfin

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Section 3 — The Characters

Miranda and Ferdinand— the young lovers

Prospero — the trueDuke of Milan

Who’s Who in the Play

SECTION 3 — THE CHARACTERS

Miranda is Prospero’sdaughter and she grew upon the island. Ferdinandis Alonso’s son, and he’sa prince. These two fallin love at first sight.

Stephano and Trinculo— Alonso’s servants

Antonio and SebastianAntonio is Prospero’s brother.Sebastian is Alonso’s brother.Antonio betrayed Prosperoand had him banished. Hetries to get Sebastian to killAlonso so they can both havemore power.

Gonzalo — an honest old man

PROSPERO

FERDINAND

MIRANDA

ANTONIO

SEBASTIAN

ALONSO

He’s good-hearted and tries to helpout. He packed food, drink andbooks in Prospero’s boat when heand Miranda were set adrift. Healso tries to cheer Alonso up.

Stephano is Alonso’s butler— he’s drunk most of thetime. Trinculo is Alonso’sjester. They’re both prettygreedy. They plot withCaliban to kill Prospero.

CALIBAN

Caliban — a savage monster

ARIEL

Ariel — a flying spirit

Some of the characters in this play are good and some are very bad. And not all of them are human...

Prospero was betrayed in the past— he lost his title and has had tolive on the island ever since. Hehas magical powers and uses themto put things right.

Alonso — King of NaplesAlonso was involved in the plotto betray Prospero and casthim adrift with Miranda, yearsago. In the end he feels sorryfor what he did.

Caliban’s mother was a witchcalled Sycorax. Caliban‘salways lived on the island.He’s badly behaved andProspero uses him as a slave.

In the past, Prosperosaved Ariel fromimprisonment. Now Arielhas to be Prospero’sservant, until he can earnhis freedom.

STEPHANO

TRINCULO

Some Lords, Sailors and SpiritsThe Master and the Boatswain run the ship.Adrian and Francisco are a pair of Lords.There are also some strange spirits whoperform a play for Prospero. ADRIAN

FRANCISCO

BOATSWAIN

GONZALO

MASTER

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Prospero is at the centre of all the action and he’s the most powerful character in the play. Hecontrols the other characters and events — he’s like a director and main character rolled into one.

Prospero

He Can be Generous, Wise and Forgiving

Prospero’s a Master of Magic

Like David Blaine — but good at magic...Prospero’s not as straightforward as he might at first appear. Yes he’s a kind, forgiving bloke mostof the time, but he’s certainly no pushover. Just look at the way he keeps Caliban and Ariel in line.

1) Prospero’s magic powers are pretty extraordinary. With Ariel’s help,he causes the storm that shipwrecks everyone on his island. He cancast spells that keep people exactly where he wants them.

1) Prospero’s tough with Caliban. He’ll torture him if he has to and Caliban knows it.He keeps Caliban as his slave, and gives him painful punishments if he disobeys.

2) He’s strict with Ariel too — even though he treats him fairly most of the time.There’s no question — Ariel has to do as he’s told or Prospero will never set him free.

1) He’s a good father to Miranda. It’s obvious he loves her.He protects her and arranges for her happy future.

Everyone Knows He’s In Charge

Sour-eyed disdain, and discord, shall bestrewSour-eyed disdain, and discord, shall bestrewSour-eyed disdain, and discord, shall bestrewSour-eyed disdain, and discord, shall bestrewSour-eyed disdain, and discord, shall bestrewThe union of your bed with weeds so loathlyThe union of your bed with weeds so loathlyThe union of your bed with weeds so loathlyThe union of your bed with weeds so loathlyThe union of your bed with weeds so loathlyThat you shall hate it both. Therefore take heed,That you shall hate it both. Therefore take heed,That you shall hate it both. Therefore take heed,That you shall hate it both. Therefore take heed,That you shall hate it both. Therefore take heed,

Act 4, Scene 1, 20-22Act 4, Scene 1, 20-22Act 4, Scene 1, 20-22Act 4, Scene 1, 20-22Act 4, Scene 1, 20-22

3) It’s part of Prospero’s plan for Ferdinand tomarry Miranda. He doesn’t make it easythough. He tests Ferdinand by keeping himprisoner and making him work hard. WhenMiranda and Ferdinand are engaged, hewarns him pretty severely that he’s not tosleep with Miranda before the wedding.

2) Antonio and Alonso have plotted against him. So do Stephano, Trinculoand Caliban. He could take revenge on them all — but he decides toforgive them. He says that he will reward Gonzalo for his loyalty too.

3) He keeps his promise to free Ariel, even though he’ll miss him.

And after the masque, I've rentedthe DVD of "Castaway"...

Cool.

Ooh I loveTom Hanks.

2) He has power over spirits. He calls them up to lay ona trick banquet for Alonso and his followers. He callsthem up again to perform a masque (a weird play)when Ferdinand and Miranda get engaged.

3) He’s intelligent and determined. He’s gained hispowers through years of studying books of magic.

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Shakespeare described Ariel as “an airy spirit”. He makes things happen all over the island.

Ariel

Ariel Owes His Freedom to Prospero1) A witch called Sycorax imprisoned Ariel in a tree on the island for 12 years. Prospero

freed Ariel with his magic. Ariel then became Prospero’s servant.

He Makes Sure Prospero’s Plans are Carried Out

Guaranteed to give you whiter whites...Ariel’s vital in making Prospero’s plans work. He serves Prospero throughout the play and Prosperoeventually rewards him by setting him free. In this way he’s the opposite of Caliban (see p.15),who had his freedom before Prospero arrived on the island but is now Prospero’s slave.

He is Rewarded for His Service

1) On Prospero’s instructions, Ariel creates the storm that brings KingAlonso and his court to the island. At the end of the play it’s Ariel’sjob to arrange calm weather for the journey back to Italy.

2) He can fly and become invisible. This is how he overhears Calibanplotting with Stephano and Trinculo to kill Prospero.

1) Ariel longs to be completely free. Prospero promises Ariel that he will let him go if Ariel helpshim carry out his plans on the island.

2) At the end of the play Prospero says he’ll miss him — but he keeps his word and sets him free.

Remember I have done thee worthy service,Remember I have done thee worthy service,Remember I have done thee worthy service,Remember I have done thee worthy service,Remember I have done thee worthy service,Told thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, servedTold thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, servedTold thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, servedTold thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, servedTold thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, servedWithout or grudge or grumblings.Without or grudge or grumblings.Without or grudge or grumblings.Without or grudge or grumblings.Without or grudge or grumblings.


3) He can use music to help Prospero’s plans along— he uses songs to lead Ferdinand to Miranda,and another of his songs wakes up Gonzalo tostop Antonio and Sebastian from killing Alonso.He charms Caliban, Stephano and Trinculo withmusic and leads them into a stinking pond.

4) Ariel can change his shape too. He helpsProspero set up a feast for Alonso, Sebastian andAntonio, then he appears as a harpy (a bird-likemonster) and makes the food disappear. Arielalso appears as the goddess Ceres in the masque.

You are beautiful,In every single way...

I say, what anannoying song.I'd better follow it...

2) Ariel is keen to do what Prospero commandsso that he can earn his freedom. He keepspointing out what a good job he’s doing.He doesn’t want Prospero to forget hispromise to let him go.

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Alonso is King of Naples. Gonzalo is a nice old lord. Gonzalo sticks with Alonso and helps him out.

Alonso and Gonzalo

Gonzalo is Loyal and Optimistic

Alonso Has Done Wrong — and He Knows it

Not to be confused with Gonzo from the Muppets...Although Alonso was a bit of a cad in the past, he vows to mend his ways in the end. Gonzalo wasgood to Prospero in the past, and now he’s good to Alonso — he’s just an all round diamond geezer.

1) Alonso is an old enemy of Prospero. He allowed Antonio to betray Prosperoand take over as Duke of Milan. He was persuaded by the promise of morepower and money. He didn't stop the plan to cast Prospero and Mirandaadrift in a rotten boat either — even though he knew they would probably die.

1) Gonzalo thought it was unfair when Antonio had Prospero andMiranda set adrift in a boat. Gonzalo packed food, water,clothes and books for them. It helped them survive.The books helped Prospero study and gain his magic powers.

2) He’s calm and looks on the bright side. He says they were lucky tosurvive the shipwreck. He thinks the island is beautiful. He’s thrilledwhen he finds out that Miranda and Ferdinand are going to marry.

it did bass my trespass.it did bass my trespass.it did bass my trespass.it did bass my trespass.it did bass my trespass.Therefore my son i’th’ooze is bedded, andTherefore my son i’th’ooze is bedded, andTherefore my son i’th’ooze is bedded, andTherefore my son i’th’ooze is bedded, andTherefore my son i’th’ooze is bedded, andI’ll seek him deeper than e’er plummet sounded,I’ll seek him deeper than e’er plummet sounded,I’ll seek him deeper than e’er plummet sounded,I’ll seek him deeper than e’er plummet sounded,I’ll seek him deeper than e’er plummet sounded,And with him there lie mudded.And with him there lie mudded.And with him there lie mudded.And with him there lie mudded.And with him there lie mudded.


Now, good angels preserve the King!Now, good angels preserve the King!Now, good angels preserve the King!Now, good angels preserve the King!Now, good angels preserve the King!Act 2, Scene 1, 306Act 2, Scene 1, 306Act 2, Scene 1, 306Act 2, Scene 1, 306Act 2, Scene 1, 306

4) His experiences have taught him a lesson. At the end of the play he asksProspero and Miranda to forgive him. He’s delighted about Ferdinand andMiranda’s engagement and promises to be a second father to Miranda.

3) He’s very loyal to Alonso — he tries to cheer him upwhen he’s worried about Ferdinand. When Ariel wakesGonzalo up his first thoughts are for his king’s safety.

4) He is innocent and honest. That’s why he can’t hear Arielaccusing the others of wickedness. Prospero knowsGonzalo’s a good man — he calls him a “noble friend”.

You've been a very naughty King.

Oh I know...(sob)

He hadn't even packedany clean pants...

3) After Ariel accuses him of his crimes, he feels bad. He thinks he’sbeing punished for his sins and says he’ll die looking for Ferdinand.

2) He’s really sad on the island because he thinks his son, Ferdinand,drowned in the storm. Alonso wears himself out looking for him,and this at least shows how much he loves his son.

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Antonio and Sebastian are a pair of nasty villains. They plot to kill Alonso, and have no regrets.

Antonio and Sebastian

Antonio is Dangerous and Ambitious

Concentrate on their good points — er... um...These two are just plain bad. Their evil plan fails, but they’re not sorry they tried. Makes youwonder why Prospero forgives them really — although he does have some harsh words for them.

Sebastian is Selfish and Easily Led1) Sebastian is Alonso’s brother — but he doesn’t feel sorry for him when he

sees him grieving for Ferdinand. He even tells him that it was his own fault.He says that the shipwreck would never have happened if Alonso hadn’ttravelled to his daughter’s wedding in Africa.

2) He’s very easily persuaded to plot against his brother Alonso. He’s temptedby the power of becoming King. He’s very quick to make up a lie whenGonzalo wakes up and catches him with his sword drawn.

1) Antonio is Prospero’s brother. In the past, Prospero loved and trusted Antonio —big mistake. With Alonso’s help, Antonio betrayed Prospero, took over as Duke ofMilan and had Prospero and Miranda set adrift at sea. He seems to have no senseof right and wrong, and scoffs at the idea of having a conscience.

But one fiend at a time,But one fiend at a time,But one fiend at a time,But one fiend at a time,But one fiend at a time,I’ll fight their legions o’er.I’ll fight their legions o’er.I’ll fight their legions o’er.I’ll fight their legions o’er.I’ll fight their legions o’er.


3) Sebastian doesn’t feel sorry foranything he’s done — just likeAntonio. After Ariel accuses him hegets quite aggressive. He decidesto go after the spirits to fight them.

3) He can be quite witty — but in a nasty sort of way.He makes fun out of Gonzalo, with Sebastian joining in.He’s got no sympathy for Alonso either.

2) He’s a bad influence on Sebastian. Antoniopersuades Sebastian to help him kill Alonsoby pointing out that Sebastian would thenbecome King. He knows he won’t winGonzalo over — so they plan to kill him too.

4) Ariel accuses Antonio of his crimes butthis doesn’t make him ashamed. Evenwhen Prospero forgives him at the endof the play — and calls him “unnatural”— it doesn’t seem to make him feelguilty for what he’s done.

I've got a great idea...

What is it? Tell metell me tell me.

Twenty consciencesTwenty consciencesTwenty consciencesTwenty consciencesTwenty consciencesThat stand ’twixt me and Milan, candied be theyThat stand ’twixt me and Milan, candied be theyThat stand ’twixt me and Milan, candied be theyThat stand ’twixt me and Milan, candied be theyThat stand ’twixt me and Milan, candied be theyAnd melt, ere they molest!And melt, ere they molest!And melt, ere they molest!And melt, ere they molest!And melt, ere they molest!


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Miranda and Ferdinand are a perfect match. Things are tricky for them at first though.

Ferdinand and Miranda

1) Ferdinand is King Alonso’s son. He thinks his father drowned in the storm and he’s very upset— he doesn’t care about being King himself. He’s chuffed when he realises his father is alive.

2) He’s good looking. Miranda calls him “A thing divine” and falls in love with him straight away.

Miranda is Pure and Innocent

Ferdinand is a Dashing Young Man

Ferdinand and Miranda, sitting in a tree...Aah, ain’t they sweet? Miranda’s been stuck on that island nearly her whole life without meetingany other young people — no wonder she falls for the dishy young Ferdinand. Although Prosperomakes things hard for them, we know true love will win in the end. Someone pass me a bucket...

1) She’s been on the island since she was a little child. Prospero brought her upand taught her to be obedient and kind. She’s beautiful too.

2) She’s shocked when Prospero tells her the story of their journey from Milan to the island.She’s good-hearted and worries that she would have been a burden to Prospero — but hesays she gave him the will to go on.

How beauteous mankind is! O brave new worldHow beauteous mankind is! O brave new worldHow beauteous mankind is! O brave new worldHow beauteous mankind is! O brave new worldHow beauteous mankind is! O brave new worldThat has such people in’t!That has such people in’t!That has such people in’t!That has such people in’t!That has such people in’t!


3) He’s brave and strong. Francisco says he was seenswimming strongly through the stormy waves. He carries outall the difficult tasks Prospero sets him and puts up withbeing his prisoner. This shows he’s mentally tough too.

4) Ferdinand is a typical romantic figure. He’s a noble princeand his love is powerful and deep. Prospero makes himearn the right to marry Miranda. He passes the test.

5) He’s not annoyed at Prospero for the way he treated him —he calls him a “second father”. His engagement to Mirandabrings Alonso and Prospero closer together at the end.

Next, you must paintthe entire island purple. Okie doke.

3) She’s upset by the way Prospero testsFerdinand. She says she’s never seen herfather be so harsh. She even offers to dosome of the tasks herself. Of course,Ferdinand won’t let her.

4) She’s very innocent. The only people she’sever known until now are Prospero and Caliban(who’s not exactly human anyway). She fallsin love immediately with Ferdinand and offersto be his wife. When she meets Ferdinand’sfather Alonso and all his followers she’sdelighted to meet so many new people.

WOW!PEOPLE!AMAZING!

Wait till she sees whatshops look like...

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Caliban, Stephano and Trinculo

Caliban is Ugly and Deformed

Trinculo is a Jester

About as dangerous as a new-born kitten...Stephano becomes the leader of this strange threesome — Caliban worships him and Trinculo’shappy enough to latch on to them. They’re all a bit sad really though — a bunch of drunkenweirdos with an evil but badly thought out plan that predictably falls through. Good fun though.

Unlike most of the other characters, these three are pretty common. They’re quite funny too.

1) Caliban was born on the island. His mother was Sycorax the witch.

2) He’s bitter and bad-tempered. He says the island is his and Prospero hasstolen it from him. He curses a lot, although in an entertaining kind of way.

1) Like Stephano, Trinculo’s greedy and dishonourable. He quickly joins in the plan to kill Prospero.

2) Trinculo’s witty and sarcastic but also a bit of a coward. The way he describes Caliban is funny— he bickers and tries to put him down, but he’s clearly a bit frightened of him too.

Stephano is a Drunken Butler1) Stephano has a stash of wine saved from the shipwreck.

He’s usually drunk, and he quickly gets Caliban and Trinculo drunk too.

2) He likes the attention he gets from Caliban and takes charge of the little group.The power seems to go to his head and at one point he gets violent with Trinculo.

3) He’s greedy and tempted by the silly idea of being king of the island.He’s brash and confident and doesn’t realise how foolish he seems —until Ariel leads them into a pond, and their plot to kill Prospero breaks down.

3) Prospero sees Caliban as a savage animal and treats himas a slave. Even sweet-hearted Miranda can’t stand him.

4) Caliban is an ugly, earthly “monster”, so he’s verydifferent from Ariel, who is light, airy and magical.

5) Alcohol has a funny effect on Caliban. When he becomesdrunk, he calls Stephano a god and adopts him as his newmaster. He gets Stephano and Trinculo to join in his planto kill Prospero and free him from his slavery.

I'm just havinga bad hair day,that's all...

STEPHANO Trinculo, run into no further danger. InterruptSTEPHANO Trinculo, run into no further danger. InterruptSTEPHANO Trinculo, run into no further danger. InterruptSTEPHANO Trinculo, run into no further danger. InterruptSTEPHANO Trinculo, run into no further danger. Interruptthe monster one word further and, by this hand, I’ll turnthe monster one word further and, by this hand, I’ll turnthe monster one word further and, by this hand, I’ll turnthe monster one word further and, by this hand, I’ll turnthe monster one word further and, by this hand, I’ll turnmy mercy out o’ doors, and make a stockfish of thee.my mercy out o’ doors, and make a stockfish of thee.my mercy out o’ doors, and make a stockfish of thee.my mercy out o’ doors, and make a stockfish of thee.my mercy out o’ doors, and make a stockfish of thee.TRINCULO Why, what did I? I did nothing! I’ll go farther off.TRINCULO Why, what did I? I did nothing! I’ll go farther off.TRINCULO Why, what did I? I did nothing! I’ll go farther off.TRINCULO Why, what did I? I did nothing! I’ll go farther off.TRINCULO Why, what did I? I did nothing! I’ll go farther off.


3) He’s a fairly weak character.He fails to stand up for himselfwhen Stephano beats him up,and generally does whateverStephano says.

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There are a few other characters who are there to help the story along.

The Less Important People

1) The Master is the captain of King Alonso’s ship. He shouts instructions to the Boatswain.

2) The Boatswain is an officer on the ship. He works hard to save the ship during the storm.He gives orders to the crew of mariners and encourages them.

3) The Boatswain’s loud and confident — when Sebastian and Antonio interfere during thestorm, he shouts at them to go away and let him and his crew get on with it. He tries tosave everyone during the storm, not just the King.

4) The Master, the Boatswain and the crew of mariners are the only ones whodon’t jump overboard during the storm. Ariel makes sure they’re all rightby putting a charm on them and taking the ship to a safe part of the island.At the end of the play they’re ready to take everyone back to Italy.

The Island is Full of Spirits

Adrian and Francisco are Young Lords

The Ship’s Crew Try to Fight the Storm

Shakespearean pit workers — the miner characters...It’s unlikely you’ll have to answer a question on any of these characters, but it’s worth knowinghow they fit into the story of the play. The spirits might seems a bit unrealistic, but just go with it.

1) They get washed ashore with the rest of Alonso’sfollowers and they’re just as confused.

2) They’re fairly pleasant but don’t really do much.Adrian chats to Gonzalo and ignores Sebastian andAntonio’s rudeness. Francisco tries to give Alonsosome hope — he tells him he saw Ferdinand swimmingand he suggests he might have survived the storm.

3) When Sebastian, Antonio and Alonso all rush offlooking for trouble, Gonzalo sends Adrian andFrancisco after them to keep an eye on them.

1) The spirits can take on different forms and do what Prospero commands.Sometimes Prospero sends them to punish Caliban. They appear as apes, hedgehogs,hounds and adders. They frighten Caliban, hurt him and make him lose his way.

Don't worry about us.

We're not very important.

2) Prospero also uses his spirits to help make his enemies face up to their crimes.He makes them bring a banquet for Alonso and his group. The spirits appearin strange shapes and amaze the group.

3) The spirits perform in the masque (play) to celebrate the engagement ofFerdinand and Miranda. They take the forms of the goddesses Iris and Juno,with Ariel playing Ceres. Then some more spirits come and join in a dance.

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Revision SummaryYou need to be confident about who all the characters are and why they’re important.There are some pretty complicated relationships in there — once you’ve sussed out whodoes what to who, you can get on with writing cracking essays. If you’re not clear aboutthis stuff, studying the play will be harder than dragging a lorry up Mount Snowdon wearingflip-flops. Check you can answer all these questions.

1) Where did Prospero get his magic powers from?

a) Studying books b) A magical storm c) Watching Paul Daniels on TV

2) How does Prospero show his tough side?

3) What does Prospero do to Antonio and Alonso at the end of the play?

4) Why does Ariel always do what Prospero tells him?

5) What powers does Ariel have?

6) What happens to Ariel in the end?

a) Caliban kills him b) Prospero sets him free c) He becomes an accountant

7) What’s Alonso’s dodgy past?

8) How has Alonso changed by the end of the play?

9) How did Gonzalo help Prospero in the past?

10) Who does Gonzalo try to cheer up after the shipwreck?

11) Who’s Antonio’s brother?

12) Which of these is the best description of Antonio?

a) A very nasty man b) A loveable rogue c) A top bloke

13) Who joins in with Antonio’s plan to kill Alonso?

14) How does Ferdinand prove to Prospero that he’s worthy of being Miranda’s husband?

15) Why is Miranda so excited to meet new people?

16) Who was Caliban’s mother?

17) Describe what Caliban looks like.

18) What’s Stephano got a stash of?

a) Weapons b) Wine c) Cheese d) Golden Grahams

19) Who does Trinculo often argue with?

20)Who gets into a row with Sebastian and Antonio during the storm?

21) Who does Gonzalo tell to go off after Sebastian, Antonio and Alonso?

22)Describe three things the spirits do for Prospero.

23)What are the main differences between Ariel and Caliban?

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