Grade 12 IEB English
Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” Quotes
, Chapter by chapter summary
Act I
The play opens with a storm at sea. Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, has
been exiled to a remote island by his brother Antonio, who has usurped his
dukedom. Prospero is accompanied by his daughter Miranda, and they
have been living on the island for twelve years.
Prospero has magical powers, and he uses them to control the spirits of the
island. He has also enslaved a native of the island, Caliban, and forced him
to work for him.
A ship carrying the King of Naples, Alonso, his brother Sebastian, and other
nobles is caught in the storm and shipwrecked on the island.
Act II
Prospero uses his magic to create a masque for Miranda and Ferdinand, the
son of Alonso. The masque celebrates the upcoming marriage of Miranda
and Ferdinand.
Caliban, Trinculo, and Stephano, a drunken butler, plot to kill Prospero and
take over the island.
Act III
Prospero overhears Caliban, Trinculo, and Stephano plotting against him. He
uses his magic to create a vision of a banquet, which the three men mistake
for real. When they try to eat the food, they are attacked by spirits.
Prospero forgives Caliban, but he still refuses to let him go free.
Act IV
Prospero uses his magic to reunite Ferdinand and Miranda. He also uses his
magic to make the King of Naples and his companions believe that they
have been dreaming.
Act V
Prospero gives up his magic and returns to Milan with Miranda and
Ferdinand. He forgives his brother Antonio and restores him to his rightful
place as Duke of Milan.
The play ends with a song of celebration.
Chapter 1: The Storm
Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” Quotes
, Chapter by chapter summary
Act I
The play opens with a storm at sea. Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, has
been exiled to a remote island by his brother Antonio, who has usurped his
dukedom. Prospero is accompanied by his daughter Miranda, and they
have been living on the island for twelve years.
Prospero has magical powers, and he uses them to control the spirits of the
island. He has also enslaved a native of the island, Caliban, and forced him
to work for him.
A ship carrying the King of Naples, Alonso, his brother Sebastian, and other
nobles is caught in the storm and shipwrecked on the island.
Act II
Prospero uses his magic to create a masque for Miranda and Ferdinand, the
son of Alonso. The masque celebrates the upcoming marriage of Miranda
and Ferdinand.
Caliban, Trinculo, and Stephano, a drunken butler, plot to kill Prospero and
take over the island.
Act III
Prospero overhears Caliban, Trinculo, and Stephano plotting against him. He
uses his magic to create a vision of a banquet, which the three men mistake
for real. When they try to eat the food, they are attacked by spirits.
Prospero forgives Caliban, but he still refuses to let him go free.
Act IV
Prospero uses his magic to reunite Ferdinand and Miranda. He also uses his
magic to make the King of Naples and his companions believe that they
have been dreaming.
Act V
Prospero gives up his magic and returns to Milan with Miranda and
Ferdinand. He forgives his brother Antonio and restores him to his rightful
place as Duke of Milan.
The play ends with a song of celebration.
Chapter 1: The Storm
