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...for previous queries and answers on Prospero and his magic (They may be on the non-student page). It may be worth noticing that Prospero himself does no magic in the play; he has the power to order Ariel and his fellow spirits about, and THEY have supernatural powers. In effect, Prospero is a scientist: if we assume that fairies and spirits exist as part of the natural world, he has learned how to manipulate nature for his purposes.Posted by Hamlet on March 29, 1997 at 13:39:58
In Reply to "Magic or Power" posted by Sheri on March 29, 1997 at 13:12:42
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