'The Tempest' is centrally concerned with the themes of control and power. How are these themes developed through the major character of Prospero?

... 'The Tempest' is centrally concerned with the themes of control and power. How are these themes developed through the major character of Prospero? It is significant that Prospero is the major source of power in The Tempest. He is the 'conductor' of every character and every event that happens throughout the play. The time has come for him to regain his lost position as Duke of Milan, in order to achieve this and knowing his enemies are near through his 'art'; he uses his supernatural powers to keep constant control. However, he remains human and learns new, stronger personal qualities from his magical powers and regains his mortal power. Prospero shows the use of his magic powers in order to manipulate and influence all those in the play, like the courtly characters who are bewitched and confused by Ariel's music. Prospero intends to gain revenge on those who have wronged him,

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