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Prospero was himself a greatly powerful magician. His power
over Ariel only gave him power over the forces that she controlled.
How d'you think he could have controlled such a beast as Caliban
if he didn't have some magic of his own. Ariel was merely a VERY
powerful helper. For proof of this, look at Prospero's renouncing
of his power by laying aside his books and robes and breaking his
staff at the end of the play. (Although this is also Shakespeare
renouncing his retirement from the theatre).Adam. (3rd year English degree student)
Posted by Adam on April 21, 1997 at 08:22:13
In Reply to "Prospero and God" posted by First year English student at university on April 20, 1997 at 09:49:44
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