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In Shakespeare's highly acclaimed play, The Tempest, a character by the name of Prospero is introduced as the mandated duke of Milan and an all-powerful magician. Prospero's enchanted abilities permit him to dominate a chaotic situation which was fabricated by his sudden expulsion from Milan. Prospero is dishonored by his brother Antonio, and as a result is abandoned on a ship with his loving daughter Miranda to never be seen again. Knowing that Prospero's divine powers are able to overtake any living mortal, readers are left with the conflict of whether or not he will use them for good or to seek revenge. This conflict suddenly arises when Prospero finds himself with his daughter stranded on an unknown island. Furthermore, the destructive tempest encountered a ship containing Prospero's detestable enemies, leaving them strewed on the very island Prospero was on. Nevertheless, the question remained to be asked is whether Prospero will become a righteous ruler, or a merciless tyrant.The tale of Prospero's expulsion from Milan is told by none other then Prospero himself. Also, the tone used by this character inspires distrust, and from this readers learn how Prospero is not only relentless, but se
Aside from Prospero's evil plot for revenge and power, one's impression of this character can instantaneously alter at the end of the play, when the forgiveness and remorse flood the pages. It begins with Ariel, when Prospero mentions word that once he has blown them safely home, he is free, at this point Ariel reminds him of his promise once again, and this time Prospero reacts calmly, unlike his eruption of anger earlier in the play. Furthermore, we learn that during the time of Caliban's punishment, Prospero has been constantly searching for any type of opportunity to further educate him. This is the case simply because Prospero could not provide, by himself, the opportunity for Caliban to educate himself, so he awaited for the arrival of the court party. Also, in the end of the play, Prospero finally once again accepts Caliban, we see this in "this thing of darkness I acknowledge mine"pg.517. Prospero's forgiveness for Antonio is another sign that he can be an altruistic ruler, no matter how fowl of a crime was committed against him. Although self-regard seemed to be one of Prospero's weak traits, he is still able to forgive, but feasibly, will never forget. This attitude of self-righteousness could perhaps interfere with Prospero's strategy of becoming a benevolant ruler, but all in all, is an inferior factor considering his other qualities. Prospero earnestly cares for his fellow kinsmen, and is seen in trying to educate Caliban, and the court party. Some may remember the conflict of Miranda and Firdinand, and wonder how Prospero is a merciful ruler, but keep in mind that Prospero had good intentions for he was amiably giving her away to seek a new life. The
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