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    Prospero has a complicated relationship with Ariel. They both trust each other and Ariel does Prospero’s bidding in the hope that he would fulfil his promise. Prospero has every intention of freeing Ariel but balks at his constant reminder of the said promise. Prospero and Ariel work in cohesion toRead more

    Prospero has a complicated relationship with Ariel. They both trust each other and Ariel does Prospero’s bidding in the hope that he would fulfil his promise. Prospero has every intention of freeing Ariel but balks at his constant reminder of the said promise.

    Prospero and Ariel work in cohesion to carry out the plan of seeking revenge from King Alonso and his party on one hand, and bring Ferdiand and Miranda together on the other.

    After reclaiming his rightful seat in Milan, Prospero keeps his promise and frees Ariel from his service.

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    Tempest has a strong master-slave relationships. Apart from King Alonso and his courtiers like Trinculo and Stephano or Boatswain, the two main master-slave equations are of Prospero-Caliban and Prospero-Ariel. While Caliban is spiteful of Prospero and hatches a plant to assassinate him, Ariel enjoyRead more

    Tempest has a strong master-slave relationships. Apart from King Alonso and his courtiers like Trinculo and Stephano or Boatswain, the two main master-slave equations are of Prospero-Caliban and Prospero-Ariel.

    While Caliban is spiteful of Prospero and hatches a plant to assassinate him, Ariel enjoys a positive relationship with master Prospero.

    Even Prince Ferdinand is used as a slave-worker by Prospero in his plan to get his daughter Miranda feel sympathy and love for the prince. Gonzalo and Prospero is another example of positive power dominance even though he is not a slave to the dethroned Prospero.

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    There are several and complex power relationships in Tempest. There is the royal patronage that King Alonso offers to his courtiers and servants. In act 1, there is power relationship between the Mariners and their captain. But the dominant power figure is Prospero who rules the Island with total auRead more

    There are several and complex power relationships in Tempest. There is the royal patronage that King Alonso offers to his courtiers and servants. In act 1, there is power relationship between the Mariners and their captain.

    But the dominant power figure is Prospero who rules the Island with total authority. He has hold over the life of his daughter Miranda, his servants like Caliban (man) and Ariel (spirit).

    Power is also shown in its soft form when Antonio plots with Sebastian and Caliban plots with Stefano to usurp power from their benefactors respectively.

    Manipulation of characters by Prospero and Ariel (under Prosper’s command and otherwise) is the recurring motif of power. Also the authority  that a parent commands over his ward is shown in the case Prospero and the pair of Miranda-Ferdinand.

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    The relationship between Prospero and Caliban is based on intimidation, spite and control. Propsero claimed the control of the island even though Caliban feels he is the rightful heir to his dead mother’s reign. Caliban feels angry that Prospero has chained him in slavery through his magic and depriRead more

    The relationship between Prospero and Caliban is based on intimidation, spite and control. Propsero claimed the control of the island even though Caliban feels he is the rightful heir to his dead mother’s reign.

    Caliban feels angry that Prospero has chained him in slavery through his magic and deprived him of his deserved seat of power. Prospero is dismissive and abusive to Claiban as he considers him an uncultured beast as he tried to assault his daughter.

    Contrary to his earlier ambitions, Caliban plots to kill Prospero and place another man, Stefano, in charge. He fails in his attempt and continues to carry a flame of hate for Prospero.

    Prospero, however, has a change of heart. He forgives and frees Caliban in the end.

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    Miranda shares a bond of care, compassion and submission with her father Prospero. Having lived on an isolated Island all her life, she feels loyal to her father and follows his every instruction. However, Prospero uses her daughter as a pawn throughout the play to reclaim his lost dukedom. He emploRead more

    Miranda shares a bond of care, compassion and submission with her father Prospero. Having lived on an isolated Island all her life, she feels loyal to her father and follows his every instruction.

    However, Prospero uses her daughter as a pawn throughout the play to reclaim his lost dukedom. He employs Ariel to cause Ferdinand and Miranda to fall in love and orchestrates his return to dukedom of Milan,

    Even though they care for her daughter, Prospero dominates all the aspects of Miranda’s life and dictates her every choice.

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    Tempest delivers a stark reminder of the position that women enjoyed in Shakespearean age. The only female character is Miranda who is shown to be submissive and dependent o her father and later her husband Ferdinand. The only utility she has is a pawn in a game of power. She is expected to be compaRead more

    Tempest delivers a stark reminder of the position that women enjoyed in Shakespearean age. The only female character is Miranda who is shown to be submissive and dependent o her father and later her husband Ferdinand.

    The only utility she has is a pawn in a game of power. She is expected to be compassionate, caring and obedient to every whim of her masculine overlords. A central theme of purity or chastity of women is also interwoven in the story. She is shown to be manipulable and impressionable by men.

    Apart from Miranda, feminine roles are played by Goddesses like Juno, Ceres and nymphs who do not have great impact on the plot.

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    The ending of Tempest restores all the wrongdoings and mischief of the past. Prospero reclaims his dukedom and forgives his transgressors Alonso, Antonio and Caliban. He also gives up his magic and vows to devote himself to statecraft and governance. Forgiveness is offered as the attempt for closureRead more

    The ending of Tempest restores all the wrongdoings and mischief of the past. Prospero reclaims his dukedom and forgives his transgressors Alonso, Antonio and Caliban.

    He also gives up his magic and vows to devote himself to statecraft and governance. Forgiveness is offered as the attempt for closure and progress. The culprits like Alonso and Antonio offer their remorse but Caliban is not shown to be repentant.

    The royal wedding of Miranda and Ferdinand is announced to celebrate the feeling of amicable and peaceful resolution of rifts and tensions.

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    In Tempest, Prospero is a man of magic and spiritual arts. He commands spirit of Ariel and uses him to realize his plan of revenge on King Alonso and his cohorts. Several scenes like the destruction of ship, the appearance of a table decorated with food and supplies, the wedding masque etc highlightRead more

    In Tempest, Prospero is a man of magic and spiritual arts. He commands spirit of Ariel and uses him to realize his plan of revenge on King Alonso and his cohorts.

    Several scenes like the destruction of ship, the appearance of a table decorated with food and supplies, the wedding masque etc highlight the theme of supernatural powers at work. It manipulation of circumstances and consequent events bring a level of magical and mysterious tone to the text.

    The music used by Ariel to entice Ferdinand and intimidate Caliban adds to the sense of eeriness and mystique to the play.

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    Tempest mirrors the subservient role of female and subjugation of feminine perspective that was present in early Elizabethan age of Shakespeare. The only female character of the play, Miranda, is shown to be impressionable, naive and dependent on the male characters in her life, Prospero and then FeRead more

    Tempest mirrors the subservient role of female and subjugation of feminine perspective that was present in early Elizabethan age of Shakespeare.

    The only female character of the play, Miranda, is shown to be impressionable, naive and dependent on the male characters in her life, Prospero and then Ferdinand.

    Even though she is brave and caring, she does not make independent choices or follow her own desires.The speech of characters like Gonzalo’s in Act 2, decry the role of women in social life as a mere afterthought.

    The only other character that is mentioned in the drama is Caliban’s dead mother Sycorax, a deceitful and ruthless sorceress.

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