1. The Tempest is about reconciliation not power. Amanda Geddes 6S

2. The Tempest The tempest itself, a demonstration of Prospero’s magical powers and sets the whole play in motion. ‘If by your art, my dearest father, you have Put the wild waters in this roar, allay them.’- Act1:2 Lines 1-2 It is a demonstration to the audience of the powers Propero has command over. It is also a lie since it was conjured by Ariel, a spirit in service to Prospero

3. Dukedom of Milan T o regain his dukedom of Milan Prospero uses his powers over magic and Ariel to bring Alonso, Antonio and the rest before him. ‘But you, my brace of lords, were I so minded I here could pluck his highness’ frown upon you And justify you traitors. At this time I will tell no tales.’Act 5:1 129-132

4. Relationship of Ferdinand and Miranda Prospero has the power to set the relationship in a course he sees fit. ‘It goes on, I see, As my soul prompts it.’-Act 1:2 418-419 ‘They are both in either’s powers, but this swift buisness I must uneasy make, lest too light winning Make the prize light.’ Act 1:2 449-452 He sets Ferdinand to work carrying logs, making him work for Miranda and shows him that Miranda is a prize to be earned.

5. Power over others Prospero binds Ariel and Caliban to his will, holding them in his power. ‘If thou more nurmur’st, I will rend an oak And peg thee in his knotty entrails till Thou hast Howled away twelve winters.’-Prosero Act 1:2 295-297 ‘I must obey. His art is of such power, It would control my dam’s god Setebos, And would make a vassal of him.’-Caliban Act 1:2 373-375

6. Quest for power Antonio longs for more power and plots to murder Alonso, King of Naples, and convinces Sebastian, Alonso’s brother, to help him and become the next King of Naples. ‘Th’occasion speaks thee, and My strong imagination sees a crown Dropping upom thy head.’ Antonio Act 2:1 6-7 ‘Draw thy sword. One stroke Shall free thee from the tribute which thou payest, And I the King shall love thee.’ - Sebatian Act 2:1 292-294 Antonio’s plan to put Sebastian on the throne comes from his desire to no longer pay tribute to Naples.