The Tempest Prospero

A detailed Summary of The Tempest Prospero

Through the course of the play, Shakespeare presents us with a man who

seems evil, powerful, and often tyrannical, but in the end, leaves us with a man

who learns how to forgive and who can become a leader once again. He was

betrayed by numerous people including his brother Antonio and Caliban who tried

to rape his daughter Miranda when he brought him into his home. Prospero who is

the rightful Duke of Milan, was removed from his position and replaced by his

brother under the approval of King Alonso. These events contribute too Prospero's

ways of living on the island. Since Prospero was once a leader, his urge for

leadership continues on the island and that is why he is so powerful. Another

reason for Prospero's tyrannical ways, is that he used his magical pow

Stephano, and Trinculos plot to kill the king. So when Prospero reclaims his place

or they try any thing stupid. This way they'll think twice before going against

revenge by causing a shipwreck leading the people who deceived him in the past

in Milan again he'll have some mighty blackmail just in case he needs any favors

is more important then his revenge. So he forgives his enemies. In the end Ariel is

Without being powerful, caring, and forgiving Prospero might not have ever gotten

some of the spirits who were imprisoned in trees. These spirits some what

Approximate Word count = 531
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

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