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Act 1, Scene 1 - On a Ship at Sea
A violent storm batters a ship carrying the King of Naples and his court. The sailors struggle to keep the vessel afloat while the nobles get in the way and argue about rank.
Act 1, Scene 2 - The Island, Before Prospero's Cell
Prospero reveals to Miranda that he caused the storm using magic, and that no one was actually harmed. He then tells her the full story of how they ended up on the island: his bro…
Act 2, Scene 1 - Another Part of the Island
The shipwrecked court party wanders the island. Gonzalo tries to keep spirits up while Antonio and Sebastian mock him.
Act 2, Scene 2 - Another Part of the Island
Caliban encounters Trinculo, a jester, and Stephano, a drunken butler who has survived the wreck with a barrel of wine.
Act 3, Scene 1 - Before Prospero's Cell
Ferdinand is forced to carry logs as a test of his worthiness. Miranda visits him and offers to help with the work.
Act 3, Scene 2 - Another Part of the Island
Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo continue drinking, and Caliban pushes his plan to murder Prospero. He convinces Stephano to lead the attack, promising him the island and Miranda.
Act 3, Scene 3 - Another Part of the Island
Alonso and his group are exhausted from searching for Ferdinand. Prospero watches from above, unseen.
Act 4, Scene 1 - Before Prospero's Cell
Prospero formally gives Miranda to Ferdinand, but warns him to wait until marriage before sleeping with her. He then summons Ariel to stage an elaborate masque, a performance by s…
Act 5, Scene 1 - Before Prospero's Cell
Ariel tells Prospero that the captive nobles are distressed, and suggests that Prospero might feel pity if he could see them.
Epilogue
Prospero speaks directly to the audience, alone on stage. He says his magic is gone and his power is finished.
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