Genre
Explanation and Analysis:
The Tempest is most commonly known as a comedy. It appeared in the First Folio in 1623 in this category. According to convention, comedies resolve happily, usually with a wedding. To that end, The Tempest concludes with the promise of marriage between Miranda and Ferdinand. In Act 4, Scene 1, Prospero orders his band of spirits to put on a celebratory performance for the young couple. Iris, Juno, and Ceres sing songs to bless their marriage, and the joyful scene confirms the resolution of many conflicts—the young lovers unite, and Prospero is inspired to forgive Antonio (Ferdinand's father).