... over Caliban, Ariel, and the other characters, and the idea of colonialzation and utopia. Prospero as the most intellectual character misuses his knowledge to control others. This addresses the importance of education as a defense against unjust control. A second use of knowledge is to promote learning and individual development. Prospero and Miranda ... nature, as reflected by Caliban. It is when Prospero is humble, submissive, and down to earth that readers begin to appreciate the depth of his emotion. Before Act IV Prospero is difficult to relate to. Yet in this act, he balances his k...

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