5 Questions
What is the reason behind the shipwreck in the story?
The ship gets caught in a violent storm.
Who is Prospero?
Prospero is the former Duke of Milan.
Who is Miranda?
Miranda is Prospero's daughter.
Why does Miranda suspect her father has caused the storm?
She suspects it because she knows her father has magical powers.
What is Prospero's plan for revenge?
Prospero plans to exact his revenge on Antonio and Alonso.
Study Notes
The Storm and the Shipwreck
- Alonso, King of Naples, and his court are sailing back from the wedding of Alonso's daughter when a violent storm hits their ship.
- The ship is destroyed, and the passengers are washed up on a nearby island.
Prospero and Miranda
- Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, and his daughter Miranda watch the shipwreck from the island.
- Miranda suspects her father has caused the storm using his magical powers and fears for the lives of the passengers.
- Prospero reveals the truth about their past to Miranda.
Prospero's Past
- Prospero is the rightful Duke of Milan, and Miranda is the Princess of Milan.
- Twelve years ago, Prospero was overthrown by his brother, Antonio.
- Antonio, aided by Alonso, arranged for Prospero and Miranda to be kidnapped and set adrift at sea.
Prospero's Motivation
- Prospero seeks revenge on Antonio and Alonso for their past betrayal.
- The shipwreck provides Prospero with the opportunity to exact his revenge.
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