# Adrian — The Tempest character guide

> Adrian in The Tempest by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Adrian Carthage, Adrian Tunis, Adrian " Widow Dido "

**First appearance:** 0005-act-ii-scene-i

## Who they are

A lord attending Alonso, who comments on the island's strangeness.

## Relationships

### [Sebastian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tempest_se/characters/sebastian)

_social_

Adrian is a minor lord who speaks optimistically about the island, drawing scorn from the cynical Sebastian.

### [Gonzalo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tempest_se/characters/gonzalo)

_friendship_

Adrian and Gonzalo share a similar optimistic outlook, supporting each other's hopeful interpretations of the island.

### [Sebastian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tempest_se/characters/sebastian)

_social_

Adrian is a minor lord who speaks optimistically about the island, drawing scorn from the cynical Sebastian.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tempest_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-i)

A lord who comments on the island's climate and geography, engaging in banter with Sebastian and Antonio.

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