History Learning Unit

Francesco abramo ivcll

William shakespeare

The Tempest

The Tempest

INTRODUCTION

“The Tempest” is a play by William Shakespeare, written around 1610-1611. It belongs to the genre of romance, featuring elements of magic and adventure. The story centers on Prospero, a magician and the rightful Duke of Milan, who has been exiled to a mysterious island. He uses his magical powers to control the island and its inhabitants, including the spirit Ariel and the creature Caliban. The play explores themes of power, revenge, and forgiveness, highlighting the potential for redemption in human relationships.

PLOT

“The Tempest” tells the story of Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, who has been exiled to a remote island with his daughter, Miranda. Years earlier, Prospero’s brother Antonio usurped his title with the help of King Alonso of Naples, leading to their banishment.On the island, Prospero has harnessed magical powers, aided by the spirit Ariel and the savage creature Caliban, who was born on the island. When a ship carrying Alonso, Antonio, and others passes by, Prospero conjures a violent storm to shipwreck them on the island. As the survivors explore the island, they encounter various trials. Ferdinand, Alonso’s son, meets Miranda, and they fall in love. Meanwhile, Caliban plots to regain control of the island with the help of two drunken shipwrecked sailors. Prospero ultimately reveals his identity to the shipwrecked nobles and forgives them for their past wrongs. He reconciles with Alonso and Antonio, freeing Ariel from servitude and planning to return to Milan with Miranda and Ferdinand. The play concludes with themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the renunciation of magic, as Prospero prepares to reclaim his dukedom and leave the island behind.

The Tempest

ALONSO

FERDINAND

ANTONIO

MAIN CHARACTERS

CALIBAN

MIRANDA

PROTESTO

ARIEL

The Tempest

8) Lonely9) Manager 10) Obscene 11) Priceless 12) Puke 13) Undress 14) Unreal 15) Watchdog

NEW WORDS

1) Bedroom;2) Blanket; 3) Fashionable 4) Freezing 5) Gossip 6) Hostile 7) Ladybird

The Tempest