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Prospero's apparently tyrannical stance is revealed in his exile and verbal abuse of Caliban. This oppressive behavior is seen once again when he threaten's to imprison Ariel, a spirit which Prospero controls and the same one which created the great storm on the sea," till/Thou hast howl"d away twelve winters".pg.475. .
Besides Prospero's harsh dictatorship, he very unforgiving to Caliban and Antonio. Readers begin to feel pity and remorse for Caliban once he willingly serves Stephano and Trinculo, and see that he is not corrupt, but rather becomes a sympathetic servant. Seeing that Caliban fears and speaks of Prospero as a tyrant, Shakespeare implies that the fault of alienating Caliban goes hand in hand with Prospero's failure to realize Caliban's limitations and to embrace them, while teaching him to be what he can consummate. Moreover, Prospero's approach to the court party shows that he was only interested in showing off his mighty power in hopes of frightening them, yet readers do not realize at this time he is only trying to help and educate them. Prospero's power and remorseless attitude is a main theme for the beginning of the play and is even further seen when readers discover that he knows about the conspiracy to kill the king planned by Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo. This information is very useful to Prospero and could help him when he tries to reclaim his place of Duke. Overall, Prospero is seen as a barbarous and merciless dictator who's only wish is severe revenge against those who have harmed him most, but in reality, Prospero does have two sides to him just as any other character does in one of Shakespeare's plays. .
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.
Prospero is usually known for his emotionless behavior. ... Besides Prospero's behavior, his personality is also considered as strong evidence to regard Prospero as a protagonist. ... First, Prospero is actually a selfish person. ... However, Prospero did not listen" (1). ... Furthermore, the way Prospero uses his magic also can show that Prospero is an undeniable hero. ...
The Prospero's major character is that he is powerful man. ... Previous to Prospero's arrival on the island , Caliban was his own king. ... Prospero is a master over Caliban and Ariel. ... Also, Prospero is the father and teacher of his daughter Miranda. ... Each of these subject positions confirms Prospero as master...
Compare Prospero & Sycorax as Magical Practitioners in Shakespeare's The Tempest. ... Prospero is acutely aware of Sycorax's great powers. "..Which thou forget'st. ... Prospero is an unwilling inhibitor of the island of Sycorax. ... This is rather a strange situation, as Ariel is a powerful spirit in his own right, probably even more so than Prospero, but he doesn't want to push Prospero at all. ... Prospero also punishes Caliban in a vindictive way. ...
Prospero and Miranda landed on an island that consisted of spirits and fairies. ... He loved Prospero for teaching him a new language, until he only used it to curse him and order him around. Caliban then continues to tell Prospero "You taught me language, and profit on't Is, I know how to curse. ... Caliban was telling him of his frustration of only being used and abused, all on the grounds that Prospero taught him this "new language."" ... Prospero also kept total control of the enchanted island by not just limiting language but also their views on the world. ...
Caliban, also while being a nice slave for Prospero shows his evil ways of planning to kill Prospero. During the play you also see how Caliban thinks of Prospero. ... Caliban differs a great deal from Prospero. ... This shows how much Caliban despises Prospero and foreshadows the coming of his plan to kill Prospero. Caliban also differs from prospero in that he does not have magic powers that Prospero has. ...
This is also true of Caliban's hate for Prospero. ... The lust that Caliban has and the love that Prospero has for Prospero's daughter Miranda is another similarity that the two possess. ... Prospero really admires Ariel and makes Prospero feels that Ariel is very close to him, because Ariel is very obiendent and that makes Prospero feel good. ... Ariel's loyal nature is also seen in Prospero. ... Kind of like Caliban and Prospero and how and how Ariel ties into these characters and help understand Prospero. ...
Prospero freed Ariel from the wicked witch Sycorax, and thus he is in debt to Prospero. ... Ferdinand draws his sword on Prospero, but Prospero with his staff charms Ferdinand into stillness where he is overcome by an unseen force and reluctantly drops his sword. ... Ferdinand is clearly impressed and shows much respect towards Prospero. ... Ariel once again plays on his tabor and leads them to Prospero. ... This world is too harsh a place to live, and when they see that Prospero is the controller, power is restored in Prospero and he regains his dukedom. ...
Sebastian remarks, "I remember/You did supplant your brother Prospero."" ... Antonio betrayed Prospero, and yet he feels no remorse for his treacherous act. His conscience is not bothered by what he did to Prospero. ... He goes on to state that Prospero "tak'st from me- (3.2.46-49). ... The deal that Prospero made with Ariel, he'd be free after his final request. ...
Indirectly, Prospero causes the tempest that sinks the ship. ... There is a tempest between Prospero and his brother because Prospero's brother tried to have him killed. ... Prospero and his brother are related by blood. ... Prospero gives his dukedom to his brother. Even after gaining so much power, Prospero's brother displays madness by attempting to kill Prospero. ...