Taken from English B for CSEC – 2nd Edition
The main images in The Tempest include the shipwreck and the supernatural.
The shipwreck: It is a sign of things to come in the play. The image is associated with Prospero’s magic, intelligence, power and his quest for revenge and justice. The ship brings all of the characters together on the island and serves as a vessel that transports them to their fate.
The supernatural: This is seen throughout The Tempest. Prospero uses his magic to create the storm that traps the characters on the island. Similarly, Ariel, the nymphs, fairies and goddesses are used as part of Prospero’s plan to trick the characters. A false banquet is used to demonstrate Prospero’s power and marks the beginning of justice for the men. The goddesses are used to celebrate the marriage of Ferdinand and Miranda, while strange noises, music and song are used to both calm and bring messages to characters on the island.
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