Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Act 4 Summary

This video provides a summary of Act 4 of Shakespeare's The Tempest. It begins with Prospero apologizing to Ferdinand and blessing his marriage to Miranda, provided they remain chaste. Prospero then remembers Caliban's plot to kill him and sends spirits away, confusing Ferdinand and Miranda. Ariel informs Prospero of Caliban's drunken state, and Prospero sets a trap with magical clothes. Caliban, Trinculo, and Stephano are distracted by the clothes, and their plan is thwarted by spirit hounds. The lesson concludes with a preview of Act 5.

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