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The Tempest · Character

Francisco

A lord attending Alonso, who reports seeing Ferdinand swimming.

minor

Also known as Francisco Sir

First appearance: act ii scene i

See Francisco in act ii scene iBook page

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SESebastianALAlonsoGOGonzaloMIMirandaSTStephanoFRFrancisco

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  • Shipwrecked nobles and islanders

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  • Escalation
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See Francisco in act ii scene i