prosperoThe protagonist of The Tempest, he is a powerful sorcerer.
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A character in The Tempest who holds significant magical abilities."Prospero conjured a storm."
mirandaProspero's daughter, who falls in love with the Prince of Naples, Ferdinand.
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The beautiful and innocent daughter of Prospero."Miranda has never seen any men other than her father and Caliban."
calibanAnother one of Prospero's servants, who strongly resents his master for enslaving him.
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The son of a witch and the only true native of the island."Caliban believes that the island rightfully belongs to him."
arielA spirit who is loyal to Prospero and conducts his master's orders throughout the play.
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A sprite or spirit in The Tempest."Ariel can become invisible and change shape at will."
imprisonmentA recurring theme in the play, which outlines the various forms of imprisonment, both physical and emotional.
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The state of being imprisoned; captivity."Prospero faces imprisonment unjustly and later, he himself turns into the jailer for others."