The Tempest Discussion Questions (2)

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1. Why is Prospero so tyrannical? Are we supposed to consider him an admirable character?
2. How did he become so powerful? Why does he need to use Ariel as an instrument?
3. Were Miranda/Ferdinand under a spell when they fell in love?
4. What is the function of Gonzalo's speech on utopia?
5. Why don't Antonio/Sebastian get punished like Stephano/Trinculo/Caliban?
6. What does the epilogue mean?