Character Relationship Map: The Tempest

Characters

• Prospero (played by Christopher Plummer) — protagonist
• Stephano (played by Geraint Wyn Davies) — protagonist
• Caliban (played by Dion Johnstone) — supporting
• Antonio (played by John Vickery) — supporting
• Gonzalo (played by James Blendick) — minor
• Ariel (played by Julyana Soelistyo) — minor
• Trinculo (played by Bruce Dow) — minor
• Miranda (played by Trish Lindström) — cameo

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Prospero → Caliban (Power Master) — Controller of the island native Caliban
• Prospero → Ariel (Power Master) — Magical master of the spirit Ariel
• Prospero → Antonio (Family Brother) — Betrayed brother who usurped his dukedom
• Prospero → Miranda (Family Father) — Loving father protecting his daughter

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Ariel → Miranda (Social Guardian) — Magical protector of Miranda
• Gonzalo → Prospero (Alliance Benefactor) — Former ally who helped Prospero
• Trinculo → Caliban (Alliance Conspirator) — Ally in plot against Prospero
• Stephano → Caliban (Alliance Conspirator) — Ally in plot against Prospero

Story Analysis

A magical tale of revenge, forgiveness, and the transformative power of art

Plot Progression

1. Exile and Preparation — Prospero and Miranda are exiled to a remote island where Prospero develops his magical powers and plans revenge.
2. The Tempest Unleashed — Prospero uses his magic to create a storm that shipwrecks his enemies on the island, setting his plan in motion.
3. Island Encounters — Characters explore the island, form new relationships, and develop plots as they navigate their new surroundings.
4. Confrontation and Revelation — Prospero confronts his past, reveals his identity, and faces those who betrayed him.
5. Forgiveness and Return — Prospero chooses forgiveness over revenge, renounces magic, and prepares to return to civilization.