Prospero’s daughter, who left Milan with him when she was very young, and becomes engaged to Ferdinand, a fellow shipwreck survivor.

A mulatto slave of Prospero with magical powers, known for his peaceful approach to conflict.

A black slave on the island, originally ruled by his late mother Sycorax, and resentful of Prospero's control.

The king of Naples, who was involved in the usurpation of Prospero’s dukedom.

Alonso's son, who falls in love with Miranda upon meeting her.

The counselor to Alonso, who admires the island's natural beauty and believes in respecting its resources and residents.

Prospero’s treacherous brother, who conspired to overthrow him and is contemptuous of the island's wildness.

Brother to Alonso, he is suggestible and easily influenced toward treacherous acts.

Alonso’s butler, a heavy drinker who dreams of taking control of the island.

Alonso’s jester, offers comic relief with his drunken antics, often in partnership with Stephano.

A trickster god from Yoruban mythology, who disrupts the engagement celebration with crude songs.