The Tempest - A Short Summary




 The Duke of Milan called Prospero was a wise and learned man, more interested in books. He left
the care of political affairs to his brother Antonio. But Antonio was jealous of his Brother’s position as Duke.So,he and Alonso the king Naples decided to send Prospero far away from his country.
One dark, stormy Night Prospero was taken prisoner and carried down to the sea shore with little daughter Miranda, and were; put into an old boat which neither Sails nor oars. Antonio was certain that the boat would sink and they would be drowned. Alonso’s  supporter  Gonzalo put food, water, warm clothes and some Good Books into the boat.

The little boat was pushed out to sea and rocked helplessly on the waves.  At last the storm ended due to Prospero’s magical powers. Prospero saw an Island and landed safely and carried the sleeping Miranda. The Island was rich and green with fruits and vegetables and fresh water. They decided to live there. Soon Prospero realized the presence of fairies in the Island.

Prospero found a fairy called Ariel by chance. He once heard the cry from inside a tree; with his magic power he freed the fairy from the tree. This fairy Ariel had been imprisoned by a wicked woman Sycorax for twelve years because all the fairies of the Island refused to obey Sycorax so she imprisoned them inside the tree. After her death, nobody could free them from the tree. Her son was half-mad Caliban.  Prospero freed all the fairies and found Caliban. He tried to teach him but Caliban was stupid and ungrateful. So finally, Prospero made him his slave. Twelve years passed and Miranda grew to be a beautiful girl. As she remembered nothing, she was perfectly content to live on the Island.

 One day there was a terrible storm. Miranda saw a ship being carried by the strong tide, the sails of the ship were torn and the sailors cried for help. She ran to tell her father. But Prospero did not seem anxious about the news. Because he had caused the storm. He told Miranda that all would be well and he himself caused the storm. Miranda asked the reason.  So, Miranda sat near him. Prospero told her about their life in Milan and the betrayal of Antonio. Prospero through his strange magic power knew that the sailors were Alanso, the king of Naples arranged his daughter’s marriage in Africa, After the wedding they were returning to Naples. The king’s son Ferdinand was with his father on board. Antonio and brother, Sebastian were all with them.

Prospero had planned the storm with Ariel’s help and ordered Ariel to bring Ferdinand.  Ferdinand had been washed ashore alone.  He heard a mysterious voice telling that his father was drowned.  Ferdinand walked towards the Island and saw the beautiful Miranda and fell in love with her. Miranda too loved the moment she saw him. Prospero wished to test Ferdinand so he imprisoned him with his magical powers.  So, Ferdinand decided to serve Prospero to prove his love to Miranda.
Meanwhile on the other side of the Island King Alanso was unhappy as he was sure of his son’s death.  Antonio and Alanso’s brother Sebastian were thirsty and hungry, but they planned to kill king Alanso to make Sebastian as king of Naples. Prospero knowing their plan through his magical powers sent Ariel to protect the king and to frighten them all.

Ariel arrived in time, he found Antonio and Sebastian, with their swords, he awakened them quickly.  Ariel changed his appearance and spoke to them about the sins they committed.  He went onto tell them that his was their punishment for the crime against Prospero.  They must show sincere regret and promise to lead a better life in future.  All were filled with and sorrow. They swore they would be better men in future.  At last Prospero appeared before them. All begged his forgiveness and asked him to come back as Duke.  Prospero took them to his cave and showed his son and Miranda. Alanso asked her forgiveness and gave his consent for their marriage.  Next day all sailed back to Milan, Ferdinand and Miranda were married and Prospero ruled again as Duke.  Ariel flew with free for ever. 
William Shakespeare.  
 The End

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