Prospero The rightful Duke of Milan and a

Prospero The rightful Duke of Milan and a magician

Ariel An airy spirit, who has become Prospero’s servant and carries out much magic for him

Miranda Prospero’s daughter, who was only a baby when they were banished from Milan

Caliban A savage and deformed slave. He was on the island before Prospero arrived and is now his slave

Alonso King of Naples He helped Antonio to overthrow Prospero

Ferdinand Alonso’s son

Antonio Prospero’s brother He stole the Dukedom of Milan from Prospero & persuades Sebastian to kill Alonso

Sebastian Alonso’s Brother. He plots with Antonio to kill Alonso

Gonzalo Alonso’s old advisor. He helped Prospero when he was forced out of Milan

Stephano A butler. He plots with Caliban to kill Prospero

Trinculo A jester. Stephano’s friend who joins in the plot to kill Prospero

The Boatswain Officer in charge of the sailors

Activity: How do the nobility on the ship speak to the Boatswain, and what does this tell us about them?

• Down with the topmast! • Lay her off • All lost! • We split, we split! • Farewell brother! • Farewell my wife and children!

Miranda oh I have suffered With those that I saw suffer! A brave vessel, Who had, no doubt, some noble creature in her, Dashed all to pieces! Prospero Be collected. No more amazement. Tell your piteous heart There’s no harm done.