The Tempest · Character
Adrian
A lord attending Alonso, who comments on the island's strangeness.
minor
Also known as Adrian Carthage, Adrian Tunis, Adrian " Widow Dido "
First appearance: Scene I
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With Sebastian (social): Adrian is a minor lord who speaks optimistically about the island, drawing scorn from the cynical Sebastian. With Gonzalo (friendship): Adrian and Gonzalo share a similar optimistic outlook,…
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- Social
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Shipwrecked nobles and islanders
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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See Adrian in Scene I