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The Tempest
William Shakespeare
Main CharactersProspero: A powerful sorcerer and deposed Duke who learns to choose mercy and forgiveness over vengeance. Miranda: Prospero’s innocent daughter who experiences the brave new world of humanity for the first time. Caliban: The indigenous inhabitant of the island who represents the complexities of servitude and rebellion.
First Performance: 1611, at Whitehall Palace
Performed at court for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth; noted for its elaborate masques and music.
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