Tempest - SS2 Literature Lesson Note

The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, probably written in 1610–1611, and thought to be one of the last plays that he wrote alone. It is a romantic comedy with elements of fantasy and magic.

The play is set on a remote island, where Prospero, a powerful sorcerer, lives with his daughter Miranda and his two servants: Caliban, a savage monster figure, and Ariel, an airy spirit. Prospero uses his magic to conjure a storm that shipwrecks his enemies on the island. The enemies include Prospero's brother Antonio, who had usurped Prospero's dukedom of Milan twelve years earlier.

Prospero uses his magic to manipulate the enemies on the island, and to bring about their reconciliation. In the end, Prospero forgives his enemies and gives up his magic. He then leaves the island with Miranda, and they return to Milan.

Brief note on the play:

The Tempest is a complex play that explores a variety of themes, including revenge, forgiveness, colonialism, and the nature of reality.
It is also a play about the power of art and imagination.
The Tempest is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays, and it has been performed and adapted many times over the centuries.
Some of the play's most famous characters include:

Prospero: A powerful sorcerer who is the rightful Duke of Milan.
Miranda: Prospero's daughter.
Ariel: An airy spirit who serves Prospero.
Caliban: A savage monster figure who is native to the island.
Antonio: Prospero's brother who usurped his dukedom.
Ferdinand: The son of the King of Naples.
The Tempest is a rich and complex play that can be enjoyed on many levels. It is a play that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages, and it continues to be relevant today.