THE TEMPEST
Across
- 3. The divine Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility who blesses Ferdinand and Miranda with wishes of plenty.
- 5. The physical punishment and labor of hauling heavy timber that Prospero inflicts on Ferdinand to test his love.
- 8. The virtue Prospero decides to exercise toward his captives in Act V, prioritizing it over vengeance.
- 9. Alonso's treacherous brother who is manipulated by Antonio into plotting a midnight regicide.
- 11. The weapon Ferdinand draws against Prospero in defiance, only to be instantly paralyzed by a magical spell.
- 14. The primary tool of sorcery Prospero promises to break and bury "certain fathoms in the earth" when he abjures his art.
- 17. The wealthy, historic Italian city-state from which Prospero was unjustly usurped as the rightful Duke.
- 18. Alonso’s daughter whose royal wedding in Tunis necessitated the court's fateful sea voyage.
- 19. The intoxicated servant who plots with Caliban to assassinate Prospero and take over the island.
Down
- 1. The monstrous, winged mythological creatures Ariel mimics during the phantom feast to terrify the three men of sin.
- 2. The royal title Ferdinand inherits the moment he falsely believes his father King Alonso has drowned.
- 4. The deep, magical state of rest Ariel casts upon Alonso and Gonzalo to protect them from assassins.
- 6. The court jester who takes shelter from the storm underneath Caliban’s cloak, leading to a comedic misunderstanding.
- 7. The deceased Algerian sorceress who originally imprisoned Ariel in a pine tree before Prospero's arrival.
- 10. The specific number of years Prospero and Miranda have lived isolated on the island when the play's action begins.
- 12. The final natural element Prospero commands Ariel to guarantee for the fleet's safe return to Italy before granting him absolute freedom
- 13. The compassionate Neapolitan lord who saved Prospero and Miranda years ago by stocking their boat with survival essentials.
- 15. The violent coastal event that opens the play, conjured by Prospero to shipwreck his old enemies.
- 16. The goddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods who acts as the presenter in Prospero's betrothal masque