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The Tempest

William Shakespeare
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50 pages • 1 hour read

William Shakespeare

The Tempest

William Shakespeare
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1611

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Essay Topics

1.

What is Prospero’s purpose in bringing King Alonso’s ship to the island?

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Why does Prospero think Caliban is an unredeemable beast? Why does Caliban hate Prospero? Is there any way for them to reconcile?

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Caliban convinces Stephano to help him. What help does Caliban want, and what does he think of the outcome?

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