Answer: D. The portrayal of Ariel as two people.
Out of all the options, the portrayal of Ariel as two people is the only one that does not conform to traditional interpretations of The Tempest, by William Shakespeare. In the play, Ariel is a spirit who is bound to serve the magician Prospero. Throughout the years, the character of Ariel has been played both by males and females. However, it is not normally played by two actors at the same time.