Prospero, who occupies the leading role in The Tempest, is one such character who seems to have good intentions, but acts incorrectly in an effort to accomplish his own personal goals. ... The more atrocious, vicious, and evil side of Prospero appears to be represented through the character Caliban. ... Also, the inclusion of these reflective characters can help the audience use the lessons that were present within The Tempest and apply them to their own lives. ... Kind of like Caliban and Prospero and how and how Ariel ties into these characters and help understand Prospero. Therefore, within...

• Word Count: 1545
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

These texts also offer new understandings of one's self and the way the characters view the world in a new perception. Within The Tempest, Prospero is the over-powering figure to Miranda. Miranda's discovery is carefully planned by Prospero. ... Miranda has never seen another person on the island before which displays Prospero's power over her discovery as he chose to take Miranda to the island when she was young. ... Therefore, The Tempest and The Peony Lantern has addressed each of these ideas throughout their texts....

• Word Count: 711
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate