Analysis of the

Tempest
 Appearing only in the first and last scenes,
the Boatswain is vigorously good-natured.
He seems competent and almost cheerful in
the shipwreck scene, demanding practical
help rather than weeping and praying. And he
seems surprised but not stunned when he
awakens from a long sleep at the end of the
play.

What is the The duty of the boatswain in the Tempest is

to run the deck of the ship and safeguard his
character passengers. He is doing his job well, despite
the distraction of upper-class characters

of Boatswain coming to the deck and annoying him.

However, he is no match for Prospero's
magic. His duty is to make sure that the ship
? gets to its destination safely. This is a very
difficult job and carries with it a great burden
of responsibility. It's a hard job at the best of
times but especially in the middle of a
gigantic storm.

Analysis of The Tempest 2

 Characteristics of the Boatswain

Appearing only in the first and last scenes, the

Boatswain is vigorously good-natured. He seems
competent and almost cheerful in the shipwreck
scene, demanding practical help rather than
weeping and praying. And he seems surprised but
not stunned when he awakens from a long sleep at
the end of the play.

Why is the boatswain so rude to his passengers?

The boatswain just wants them to stay where they
belong and to let him work.

How did Prospero and Miranda come to live on the

island?
Prospero's brother Antonio and Alonso, King of
Naples, conspired and overthrew Prospero.

Analysis of The Tempest 3

 Master is the captain of the ship.  In the
opening scene, he orders his boatswain to
gather the sailors to act and try to prevent the
ship from being wrecked in the storm. Master
is essentially the ship's final authority.
The ship bears the King of Naples and his

What is the closest advisers home from a wedding in

Tunis.

character
of Master?

Analysis of The Tempest 4

 Characteristics of the Master

The Master seems alert and on the job.

He makes sure everyone is stationed
correctly by the boatswain and are
doing everything in their power to
keep the ship afloat.

Analysis of The Tempest 5

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Analysis of The Tempest 6