The Manipulation of Prospero Essay example -- Tempest

The Manipulation of ProsperoManipulation means to influence or manage shrewdly or deviously to tamper with or put off for personal gain. In William Shakespeares play, The Tempest, we meet an provoke, mysterious Prospero, a prestidigitator and the true Duke of Milan now living on a deserted island with his miss Miranda. Prospero has the power to manipulate his own daughter and does this because he wants to protect her from danger. Prospero has an interesting relationship with his daughter. Prospero talks and Miranda listens unwillingly. She does not pay attention and Prospero always seems to tell her. Dost Thou attend me? (1.2. 77). Prospero exploits Miranda in any way that he can. basic of all, for 12 years Prospero forgets to mention to Miranda that she is a princess Thy father was the Duke of Milan and A prince of power. (1.2. 54) For 12 years Prospero manipulated Miranda by not telling Miranda her true identity. He left over(p) her with unanswered questions that bothered he r for all those years. Prospero also upsets her with the tempest that he caus...