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Why is forgiveness important in the tempest?
One of the most obvious themes of The Tempest is forgiveness and reconciliation and it can be said that it is at this point, Prospero decides to not pursue revenge but rather forgive his brother. There must be other more obscure reasons why Prospero decides to forgive when he has the power to take revenge.
How does forgiveness play a role in the play Tempest?
Forgiveness is shown throughout the play, the biggest example throughout the play is prospero getting all of his enemies on the same island. Even though only one of his three enemies are on the island asks for forgiveness, prospero forgives them all. Prospero is praised by Shakespeare for his ability to forgive.
Who is forgiven at the end of the tempest?
Ariel explains to Prospero that the King and his followers are all deeply disturbed by the earlier magical vision and are suffering. Prospero sends Ariel to fetch them.
Why does Prospero forgive Alonso in The Tempest?
Prospero’s comments reveal that he has decided to forgive Antonio and Alonso for their treachery because he pities them and sympathizes with their terrifying experience. Prospero also believes that it is better to act nobly than vengefully and recognizes that the men are sorry for their actions.
What does the tempest teach us?
What does the tempest teach us? Thus, the whole conduct of Prospero is a homily on the moral truth that it is far nobler to forgive than to take revenge. The happiness of life is to be attained by nobler forgiveness than cruel vengeance. Freedom is also at the core of the-issues raised by The Tempest.
Is there more value in vengeance or virtue forgiveness )?
Through the events of the story, it is evident that there is more value in virtue compared to vengeance. The action of vengeance does not resolve the original issue and in fact, creates internal struggles, while forgiveness allows for a greater sense of happiness.
Why is Prospero remorseful?
He feels remorseful that all his efforts to civilize him have been lost. (iv) What does he decide to do? Answer : Prospero is really in a bad mood and wants to teach Caliban, Stephano and Trinculo a bitter lesson for conspiring against his life. He declares that he will torment them till he makes them roar.
Who first asks Prospero for forgiveness?
Alonso asks Prospero for forgiveness. I expected Antonio to ask for Prospero’s forgiveness seeing as how he is his brother, and it was his idea to get rid of Prospero.
Who asks Prospero for forgiveness?
What is the moral of the story tempest?
Forgiveness and freedom are the keynotes of the play. Prospero, the Duke of Milan, has been grievously wronged by his brother Antonio who was entrusted with the administration of his dukedom.