Characters and relationships

Start with the characters

Begin with Characters in The Tempest for an overview of several characters and their connections. The map describes Prospero as Miranda’s father and says that his brother Antonio exiled him. It also notes Miranda’s love for Ferdinand. Use these details to start tracing family ties and other relationships.

Next, look at Major characters in The Tempest. Its discussion of Prospero considers sympathy for him alongside his desire for power over other characters. Compare that emphasis with the first map’s description of his background.

Move from maps to flashcards

After exploring a map, try the flashcard deck on The Tempest. It asks who characters such as Alonso, Trinculo, Antonio and Sebastian are. Look at each question, recall what you can, then return to a map to check or add details.

There are no quizzes listed on this topic page, so flashcards are an alternative way to practice recall alongside the maps. You can also compare what the cards ask with the relationships shown in the maps, rather than studying names in isolation.

Connect characters and quotations

The Tempest - Characters and Quotes brings character descriptions together with quotations. Its material on Ariel includes qualities such as loyalty and references to his relationship with a master. Compare that portrayal with the character overviews and consider which details each resource chooses to emphasize.

Other listed maps bring characters together with themes and events. These offer a broader view of the material on this page, while character-focused resources help you concentrate on individual roles.

Place the topic in the unit

Characters and relationships is a section of The Tempest unit in Literature. The maps and flashcards here let you approach the unit through character connections, descriptions and quotations. Pick a map and use a flashcard question to test what you remember.