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The Tempest · Character

Iris

Goddess of the rainbow, who serves as messenger in the masque.

minor

First appearance: act iv scene i

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  • Goddesses in the masque
  • Protagonist
  • Shipwrecked nobles and islanders

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Iris in act iv scene i