Ariel (Shakespearean character from "The Tempest")

Ariel is a spirits—a magical, airy being—in William Shakespeare’s "The Tempest." He is bound to serve Prospero, the play’s magician, and performs tasks with agility and grace, such as creating illusions and controlling the weather. Ariel is intelligent, witty, and eager for freedom, often longing to be free from Prospero’s command. Throughout the story, Ariel’s actions help shape the plot’s events, embodying themes of innocence, control, and liberation. Despite being a supernatural entity, Ariel’s character reflects human desires for autonomy and the complex dynamics of power and dependency.