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- John GloverAnthony Prosper
- Harold PerrineauAriel
- Katherine HeiglMiranda Prosper
- John Pyper-FergusonGator Man
- Eddie MillsCaptain Frederick Allen
- Dennis RedfieldWilfried "Willy" Gonzo
- Donzaleigh AbernathyMambo Azaleigh
- Jon HuffmanGeneral Grant
- Tom NowickiGeneral Sherman
Rhoda GriffisSophie Dupree- Lonnie HamiltonOld Ariel
Find out who starred in the 2010 film adaptation of Shakespeare's play The Tempest, directed by Julie Taymor. See the full cast and crew list, including actors, producers, writers, and more.
- Prospero
- Miranda
- Ariel
- Caliban
- Ferdinand
- Alonso
- Antonio
- Sebastian
- Gonzalo
- Stephano & Trinculo
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The play’s protagonist, and father of Miranda. Twelve years before the events of the play, Prospero was the duke of Milan. His brother, Antonio, in concert with Alonso, king of Naples, usurped him, forcing him to flee in a boat with his daughter. The honest lord Gonzalo aided Prospero in his escape. Prospero has spent his twelve years on the island...
The daughter of Prospero, Miranda was brought to the island at an early age and has never seen any men other than her father and Caliban, though she dimly remembers being cared for by female servants as an infant. Because she has been sealed off from the world for so long, Miranda’s perceptions of other people tend to be naïve and non-judgmental. S...
Prospero’s spirit helper. Ariel is referred to throughout this SparkNote and in most criticism as “he,” but his gender and physical form are ambiguous. Rescued by Prospero from a long imprisonment at the hands of the witch Sycorax, Ariel is Prospero’s servant until Prospero decides to release him. He is mischievous and ubiquitous, able to traverse ...
Another of Prospero’s servants. Caliban, the son of the now-deceased witch Sycorax, acquainted Prospero with the island when Prospero arrived. Caliban believes that the island rightfully belongs to him and has been stolen by Prospero. His speech and behavior is sometimes coarse and brutal, as in his drunken scenes with Stephano and Trinculo (II.ii,...
Son and heir of Alonso. Ferdinand seems in some ways to be as pure and naïve as Miranda. He falls in love with her upon first sight and happily submits to servitude in order to win her father’s approval. Read an in-depth analysis of Ferdinand.
King of Naples and father of Ferdinand. Alonso aided Antonio in unseating Prospero as Duke of Milan twelve years before. As he appears in the play, however, he is acutely aware of the consequences of all his actions. He blames his decision to marry his daughter to the Prince of Tunis on the apparent death of his son. In addition, after the magical ...
Prospero’s brother. Antonio quickly demonstrates that he is power-hungry and foolish. In Act II, scene i, he persuades Sebastian to kill the sleeping Alonso. He then goes along with Sebastian’s absurd story about fending off lions when Gonzalo wakes up and catches Antonio and Sebastian with their swords drawn. Read an in-depth analysis of Antonio.
Alonso’s brother. Like Antonio, he is both aggressive and cowardly. He is easily persuaded to kill his brother in Act II, scene i, and he initiates the ridiculous story about lions when Gonzalo catches him with his sword drawn.
An old, honest lord, Gonzalo helped Prospero and Miranda to escape after Antonio usurped Prospero’s title. Gonzalo’s speeches provide an important commentary on the events of the play, as he remarks on the beauty of the island when the stranded party first lands, then on the desperation of Alonso after the magic banquet, and on the miracle of the r...
Stephano, a drunken butler, and Trinculo, a jester, are two minor members of the shipwrecked party. They provide a comic foil to the other, more powerful pairs of Prospero and Alonso and Antonio and Sebastian. Their drunken boasting and petty greed reflect and deflate the quarrels and power struggles of Prospero and the other noblemen. Read an in-d...
Learn about the main characters in Shakespeare's play The Tempest, such as Prospero, Miranda, Caliban, Ariel, and Ferdinand. Find out their roles, relationships, and motivations in the plot.
The Tempest: Directed by Julie Taymor. With Felicity Jones, Jude Akuwudike, Reeve Carney, David Strathairn. Shakespeare's epic play is translated from page to screen, with the gender of the main character, Prospero, changed from male to female.
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- Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
- Julie Taymor
- 2011-01-07
The Tempest is a Shakespearean play about a wizard, Prospero, who plots revenge on his usurping brother and his king. The play features magic, music, and a wedding masque, and explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and family.
A fantasy comedy-drama film based on Shakespeare's play, with Helen Mirren as Prospera, a female sorceress. The film features a star-studded cast, including Ben Whishaw, Djimon Hounsou, Felicity Jones, and Russell Brand, and was directed by Julie Taymor.
Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.
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Jun 14, 2012 · The Tempest: Directed by Des McAnuff. With Christopher Plummer, John Vickery, Geraint Wyn Davies, Amanda Lisman. Exiled Prospero lives on a desolate island with his daughter, Miranda. When Prospero's usurping brother sails by the island, Prospero conjures a storm that wrecks the ship and changes all of their lives.
