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The Tempest

William Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s story of an exiled ruler who uses magic to restore his daughter to power argues that the powerful must show mercy. First performed in 1611, The Tempest explores the consequences of European settlement in the New World. Read a character analysis of Prospero, plot summary and important quotes.

Summary

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Characters

See a complete list of the characters in The Tempest and in-depth analyses of Prospero, Miranda, Caliban, Ariel, and Gonzalo.

Main Ideas

Here's where you'll find analysis about the play as a whole, from the major themes and ideas to analysis of style, tone, point of view, and more.

Quotes

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Further Study

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Writing Help

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Study Guide

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