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QUICK SUMMARIES

Hamlet

Hamlet portrays the turmoil of Prince Hamlet of Denmark after his father's sudden demise. His uncle whom he speculates murdered his father, King Claudius, takes over the throne. As his turmoil grows, he causes deaths that reshape the royal court and bring him to his demise.

The Tempest

Detailed Summary

The exiled Duke of Milan, Prospero, uses magic to torment and control survivors on a shipwreck including Alonso, the king of Naples, and Prospero's brother, Antonio. After Prospero forgives his enemies on the island, all leave except his spirit-servant, Ariel, and his slave, Caliban.