How important is the theme of usurption in Act 1 of The Tempest by William Shakespeare?
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The major theme of The Tempest by William Shakespeare is usurpation. Prospero and Miranda are stranded on the island because Antonio, brother of Prospero, has usurped the dukedom of Milan. Sebastian, encouraged by Antonio,...
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