The Tempest | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Adrian - This character has a minor role in the play and is noted for exhibiting optimism.

Alonso - This character, one of the "Three Men of Sin," repents his past wrongdoings when he discovers that his son is alive and well.

Antonio - This character, one of the "Three Men of Sin," is the only character who does not see the error of his ways at the play's end.

Ariel - This character dutifully carries out commands, despite a dislike of servitude, due to a promise of release when all deeds are...
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