Prosperos Complex Personality Exhibited in Shakespeares Play The Temp

The fit entitled The Tempest indite in 1610 and later published in 1623 is one of the great japery plays by William Shakespeare. The themes illustrated in the play are plaindom, friend send off, repentance and forgiveness. Its protagonist is an indeterminate character named Prospero who wields the compelling power of the magic arts. Prospero, the former duke of Milan and his beloved girlfriend have been stranded on an island for twelve years. Disappointingly, his own brother Antonio exiled him and his female child with the succor of Alonso, the king of Naples then he unrightfully claimed his brothers seat as the Duke of Milan. The vessel that they travelled in was filled with whatever food, some water, and also precious books belonging to Prospero-the supplies had been packed by the kings counsellor Gonzalo who sympathized with Prosperos situation. An elegant spirit named Ariel was enslaved and impri passworded by Sycorax an despicable witch who previously inhabited the is land. Because Prospero studied magic from his books he managed to deport the spirit who is now compelled to serve Prospero until he is released. Prospero also gains another companion, the son of Sycorax, Caliban. He cared for him and taught him language and religion in exchanged for learning how to bring home the bacon on the island. However, Caliban tried to rape Miranda and the consequence for this was enslavement and now twain father and daughter look down on Caliban with disgust. Astonishingly, a ship passes close to the island containing Alonso, his son Ferdinand, Sebastian, Antonio and Gonzalo. Prospero has his chance to avenge his enemies so he brews up a storm with the help of his spirit... One of the reasons why this drama is so popular is because of the type of language used by the prota... ... Prospero relies on Ariel to help him.Using all of the information that I gathered, it is now clear that Prospero is average and fair, in addition to intelligent. Prosperos mag ic is the white magic of nature, not the colour magic of evil men. This former duke of Milan is a complex personality. Although he refuses to free Ariel and enslaves Caliban, Prospero is really a beneficent ruler, never intending to injure even his enemies. early(a) in the play, Prospero appears callous and cruel, especially in his treatment of Ariel and Caliban.Social and historical context in the play In the 400 years since the play was written, attitudes to many different things have changed, including the idea of colonialism and slavery. Caliban, in a contemporaneous context, represents slavery and the exploitation of natives and their lands when the Western world takes over their continent.