This scene returns to Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban — all of whom are now very drunk. Caliban has a plan to kill Prospero and persuades his new friends to help. Caliban believes that he is the rightful owner of the island. Ariel quietly arrives and listens to the conversation. Caliban tells Stephano that they must burn Prospero’s books, and after Prospero is dead, Stephano can marry Miranda. Thus, she will be his queen. Trinculo agrees.
After listening, Ariel decides to tell Prospero of this plot against his life. When the drunk men begin singing, Ariel plays music. They hear the music and are scared. Caliban tells them that such noises are always present on the island. The drunk men follow the music off stage.
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