New Characters
Alonso: king of Naples who has conspired to usurp Prospero’s dukedom
Gonzalo: an old councilor who has shown compassion to Prospero and Miranda
Antonio: Prospero’s brother, the usurping Duke of Milan
Sebastian: Alonso’s brother
Ship–master: master or captain of the ship
Boatswain: the ship’s officer in charge of the crew and the rigging of the sails
Mariners: the ship’s crew who take orders from the Boatswain
Summary
The play begins with flashes of lightning, the cracking of thunder,...
Source: MAXnotes to The Tempest, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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