The Tempest

By William Shakespeare

 

This was likely his last play written.

 

This play was written in 1611.

 

It is a far-fetched fantasy with romance.

 

The entire play covers just 1 day in time.

 

The setting is an island.

 

The lead female character is Miranda.  She is 15 and has lived on the island for 12 years.

 

 

Characters

Alonso

Sebastian

Prospero

Antonio

Ferdinand

Gonzalo

Adrian

Francisco

Caliban

Trinculo

Stephano

Captain

Bosun

Sailors

Miranda

Ariel

Iris

Ceres

Juno