The Tempest Questions on Usurpation and Exile
The Tempest
The circumstances leading to Prospero's exile in The Tempest
Prospero's exile in The Tempest was caused by his brother Antonio's betrayal. Antonio usurped Prospero's position as Duke of Milan, forcing Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, to flee. They ended up...
The Tempest
Is what happened to Prospero in The Tempest his own fault?
To answer whether Prospero's fate in The Tempest was or was not his fault, it is important to recall the details of the usurpation and exile. On the one hand, there is little in Prospero's account to...