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mentions word that once he has blown them safely home, he is free, at this point Ariel reminds him of his promise once again, and this time Prospero reacts calmly, unlike his eruption of anger earlier in the play. Furthermore, we learn that during the time of Caliban s punishment, Prospero has been constantly searching for any type of opportunity to further educate him. This is the case simply because Prospero could not provide, by himself, the opportunity for Caliban to educate himself, so he awaited for the arrival of the court party. Also, in the end of the play, Prospero finally once again accepts Caliban, we see this in this thing of darkness I acknowledge mine pg.517. Prospero s forgiveness for Antonio is another sign that he can be an altruistic ruler, no matter how fowl

of a crime was committed against him. Although self-regard seemed to be one of Prospero s weak traits, he is still able to forgive, but feasibly, will never forget. This attitude of self-righteousness could perhaps interfere with Prospero s strategy of becoming a benevolant ruler, but all in all, is an inferior factor considering his other qualities. Prospero earnestly cares for his fellow kinsmen, and is seen in trying to educate Caliban, and the court party. Some may remember the conflict of Miranda and Firdinand, and wonder how Prospero is a merciful ruler, but keep in mind that Prospero had good intentions for he was amiably giving her away to seek a new life. The use of his powers and magic may have seemed self beneficial at most times, but in fact was used for a greater

purpose involving others. Even the masque was used to warn Ferdinand and Miranda not to amuse himself. At the end of the play, Prospero uses his power not only for himself, but for the world around him to, this somewhat creates an equilibrium between his tyranny and his valiancy. This play introduces it s readers to a character who at first is just like any other powerful superior, someone who takes advantage of any situation. This in fact is human nature and at times can create a world of chaos and anarchy. However, Prospero needed time and various experiences before he could see that his power could be used for greater purposes then self-indulgence. Critics might still feel that this character will never become a great ruler, rather will drown in his own disregard for others.

Moreover, others will feel that he has learned a valuable lesson from all this and is now prepared to become an all-mighty ruler. Regardless of the position, Shakespeare has provided his readers with a character who begins as an incoherent yet subtle man, who transforms into a merciless and tyrannical dictator. Nevertheless, we see in the end an essentially decent person who had his flaws, yet will certainly exploit in a way beneficial to not only himself, but also to those he rules.