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wasim
wasim
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High School - 9th Grade

What is the source of Prospero's authority over Ariel?

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Posted by wasim on Sunday March 18, 2007 at 5:33 AM and tagged with characters, the tempest.

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  1. gbeatty Teacher
    College - Freshman

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    The witch Sycorax had imprisoned Ariel. Prospero freed Arial, and Ariel promised to serve him for a time as payment, so duty + magic.

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    Posted by gbeatty on Sunday March 18, 2007 at 6:55 AM