Shakespeare, The Tempest
The power of love and magic in the play and the magic power ability to reunite and absolve has a significant role in the play. Across the play, Prospero, who is identified as the main character, makes use of the advantages of his authority and power. Prospero depicts his power and authority over other characters in numerous ways. First, he displays his authority and power over Ariel, Miranda, and Caliban. He attempts to take control of Miranda’s understanding of their lives while in Milan by ensuring it remains a secret. Besides, he displays power where he tried to set up Miranda and Ferdinand the get, although he made them the belief they developed the idea and not himself. Prospero displays authority where he made Caliban and Ariel become his servants “If thou neglect’s or dost unwillingly What I command, I’ll rack thee with old cramps, Fill all thy bones with aches, make thee roar” (I.ii). He reminds them that he would grant them freedom if they acted as he instructed them.
Besides the power of authority, Prospero also displays magic power, where he uses it on other individuals. He makes use of magic powers to make Miranda fall asleep to allow him to talk to Ariel. Further, Prospero makes use of the powers in the play when he manages to make himself invisible to Antonio, Alonso, and Ariel while they sought Ferdinand following the shipwreck. Even though Prospero loves to have authority and power over other people, he gives up his magical capabilities by allowing Ariel the freedom to move back to Milan.