The Creator Speaking Through His Creation
Prospero’s epilogue at the
conclusion of The Tempest provides
interesting parallels to its
author’s life. Written near the end
of his career, numerous scholars
suggest that it is Shakespeare’s
written farewell. Just as
Shakespeare sculpts a world from
nothing, Prospero authors the events
on the island. Prospero’s
monologue flows naturally with they
story and provides a natural ending
to the work. He describes the loss
of his magical power at the
beginning of his monologue when he
says, “My charms are all o’erthrown,
and what strength I have’s mine own,
which is most faint.” He remains
“confined” on the Island because he
has already “pardoned the deceiver”
and does not wish to return as the
Duke of Naples. He follows this
with a peculiar request of those
listening to “release me from my
bands with the help of your good
hands.” This could be seen
literally as a request of the
audience to clap so that the sails
of the boats will be filled, for his......
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