GCSE AQA 'The Tempest': Key Characters

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English Language - AQA

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Prospero
The name of the rightful Duke of Milan and powerful magician. He is Miranda's father and the protagonist of the play. Usurped by his brother, Antonio,12 years ago he has since lived on the island.
The name of the rightful Duke of Milan and powerful magician. He is Miranda's father and the protagonist of the play. Usurped by his brother, Antonio,12 years ago he has since lived on the island.
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Miranda
Prospero's daughter and only companion on the island. She's lived on the island for so long that she has not seen a man, other than her father. She is fiercely loyal to her father.
Prospero's daughter and only companion on the island. She's lived on the island for so long that she has not seen a man, other than her father. She is fiercely loyal to her father.
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Ariel
A spirit who serves Prospero the magician as he freed Ariel from the witch Sycorax. He will serve Prospero until he releases him.
A spirit who serves Prospero the magician as he freed Ariel from the witch Sycorax. He will serve Prospero until he releases him.
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Caliban
A complex and sensitive character who is the son of Sycorax. He is half-monster and half-human.
A complex and sensitive character who is the son of Sycorax. He is half-monster and half-human.
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Ferdinand
The prince of Naples and son of Alfonso. This character falls in love with Miranda at first sight.
The prince of Naples and son of Alfonso. This character falls in love with Miranda at first sight.
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Alonso
The King of Naples and father of Ferdinand. He helped Antonio to usurp Prospero 12 years prior to the play and is aware of the consequences of his actions.
The King of Naples and father of Ferdinand. He helped Antonio to usurp Prospero 12 years prior to the play and is aware of the consequences of his actions.
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Sebastian
The brother of Alonso, who is ambitions and foolish. He kills his own brother, Alonso, in order to gain.
The brother of Alonso, who is ambitions and foolish. He kills his own brother, Alonso, in order to gain.
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Gonzalo
The adviser to King Alfonso of Naples, he is a moral and trustworthy lord. He catches Sebastian and Antonio shortly after they kill Alonso. He also helped Prospero and Miranda to flee to the island 12 years ago.
The adviser to King Alfonso of Naples, he is a moral and trustworthy lord. He catches Sebastian and Antonio shortly after they kill Alonso. He also helped Prospero and Miranda to flee to the island 12 years ago.
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Trinculo
The jester in 'The Tempest' who's antics with Stephano provide comic moments in contrast to the sinister events happening around them
The jester in 'The Tempest' who's antics with Stephano provide comic moments in contrast to the sinister events happening around them
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Stephano
King Alonso's alcoholic butler, who along with Trinculo helps to provide the comic moments in the play
King Alonso's alcoholic butler, who along with Trinculo helps to provide the comic moments in the play
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Sycorax
An unseen character, who was a vicious and dangerous witch that died two years before Prospero and Miranda arrived on the island. She is the mother of Caliban.
An unseen character, who was a vicious and dangerous witch that died two years before Prospero and Miranda arrived on the island. She is the mother of Caliban.
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Antonio
The power-hungry brother of Prospero who usurped him twelve years ago. He convinces other characters to commit treacherous acts for his own gain.
The power-hungry brother of Prospero who usurped him twelve years ago. He convinces other characters to commit treacherous acts for his own gain.
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Juno
Another of Prospero's spirits, in the masque she plays the goddess of marriage and bestows her best wishes with Ceres on Miranda and Ferdinand
Another of Prospero's spirits, in the masque she plays the goddess of marriage and bestows her best wishes with Ceres on Miranda and Ferdinand
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Ceres
Another of Prospero's spirits. In the masque, she represents the goddess of the harvest and she bestows her best wishes with Juno on Miranda and Ferdinand.
Another of Prospero's spirits. In the masque, she represents the goddess of the harvest and she bestows her best wishes with Juno on Miranda and Ferdinand.
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Adrian
A lord to Alonso who tries to offer support
A lord to Alonso who tries to offer support
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Boatswain
He is in charge of the boat crew, and therefore responsible for all onboard during the storm
He is in charge of the boat crew, and therefore responsible for all onboard during the storm
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Iris
Another of Prospero's spirits. In the masque, she represents the goddess of the rainbow.
Another of Prospero's spirits. In the masque, she represents the goddess of the rainbow.
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Francisco
Another lord to the king (Alonso). He tries to offer Alonso support and hope for Ferdinand's survival.
Another lord to the king (Alonso). He tries to offer Alonso support and hope for Ferdinand's survival.
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Master
The captain of the ship and the superior of Boatswain
The captain of the ship and the superior of Boatswain
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Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing occurs in a literary text when the author or playwright gives clues and hints about what is to come in the plot. This is clear from the start when Prospero explains to Miranda how they have come to be there, the audience know the situation will change.
Foreshadowing occurs in a literary text when the author or playwright gives clues and hints about what is to come in the plot. This is clear from the start when Prospero explains to Miranda how they have come to be there, the audience know the situation will change.