The tempest
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Examine act 2, scene 2 closely. How does the scene affect Your understanding of the characters Caliban and prospero. Prospero plays an important role within "The Tempest" Shakespeare uses his character to portray sympathy and convey empathy to both the viewer and reader. He does this by the by using such a misleading plot "wronged by his step brother", and misleading first impression of characters and use of language, clearly portraying his character as one which Shakespeare feels misfortune upon. Prospero's presence in "The Tempest" is important, and brutal amongst other characters, therefore has a general overpowering characteristic. Prospero's character has a great desire for knowledge; however this kind of desire for magical knowledge eventually causes Prospero to get into trouble. Causing him to no longer be aware of all the issues and important matters that concern him as a duke of Milan , thus allowing his brother to compete for his...

