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A short summary of William Shakespeare's The Tempest. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of The Tempest.
A summary of Act I: Scene i in William Shakespeare's The Tempest. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of The Tempest and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
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William Shakespeare. Full Book Analysis. Prospero’s desire to return home to Italy and reclaim his position as the rightful Duke of Milan drives the plot of The Tempest. However, we don’t know about Prospero’s history until the second scene of the play.
If you can command these elements to silence and work the peace of the present, we will not hand a rope more. Use your authority. If you cannot, give thanks you have lived so long and make yourself ready in your cabin for the mischance of the hour, if it so hap.—Cheerly, good hearts!—Out of our way, I say. BOATSWAIN.
The Tempest tells a fairly straightforward story involving an unjust act, the usurpation of Prospero’s throne by his brother, and Prospero’s quest to re-establish justice by restoring himself to power.
