In the play "The Tempest" written by Shakespeare, there are many different roles that Prospero plays. He has four major roles that I shall discuss as Duke of Milan, father to Miranda, master to Ariel and Caliban, and as a powerful magician. <Tab/>Prospero was the Duke of Milan as he was usurped by his brother Antonio and exiled to an isolated island. He is quite a reluctant leader, "I thus …showed first 75 words of 753 total…

…showed last 75 words of 753 total…and his allies have stolen the kingdom from him, Prospero is able to forgive them. He could have easily killed or punished them but instead he forces them to see the error of their ways and pledge loyalty to him. As a result, when Prospero returns to Milan to be its ruler, he will be more honoured and powerful than ever; his subjects will not dare to plot against the restored Prospero in the future.