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 rea...