The Tempest Characters

Prospero The rightful duke of Milan. After his brother, Antonio seized his title and property.
Miranda Prospero’s daughter, on island since 3 years old. In love with Ferdinand
Antonio Brother of Prospero, Duke of Milan
Ariel Spirt, Prospero’s servant, assists Prospero’s in seeking retribution over his enemies.
Caliban Prospero’s slave/servant. Offspring of witch Sycorax and the devil.
Ferdinand Son of Alonso. In love with Miranda.
Alonso King of Naples
Sebastian Brother of Alonso, He is easily led into planning his own brothers murder.
Gonzalo Three men of sin, guilty by association, is actually good
Stefano The king’s butler. Three men of sin. Arrives on island drunk
Trinculo The kings jester. Three men of sin. Joins in with the drinking.
Francisco and Adrian Two of the kings lords. They try to offer hope and protection to Alonso.
Boatswain The ship’s petty officer. He is in charge of the deck crew, the rigging, and the anchor.
Iris spirit of rainbow
Ceres goddess of fertility and the harvest
Juno Roman Queen of the gods. Married to Juiter
Venus goddess of love (Aphrodite) Mother of Cupid
Cupid god son of Venus
Claribel Alonso’s daughter married off to the Prince of Tunis (Tunisia, French African colony)