What is a utopia? This has been questioned for thousands of years by philosophers all over the world. Which poses the thought: Is there is any such thing as a perfect world? Also, what does that world entail for its citizens? In class we have debated this issue and read various works describing different points of views on utopias. The Tempest is a character defined play written by William Shakespeare. This was his last play and it portrayed a utopian society. The play has controversial social issues which contributes to the society’s trials. A major theme throughout the play that each character struggles with is freedom. An analysis of The Tempest reveals challenges with freedom and injustice that the protagonist Prospero created himself throughout the course of the play. Prospero is the main character in the play. He was once the Duke of Milan until his power was stolen from him by his own brother. He resides
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This has given him something to focus on amidst the pain and suffering vexed by his own dukedom. In the beginning of the play he tells his daughter about his plan and the past misfortunes of their lives. She was a young child when the events took place therefore she does not know every detail. He explains, “Now my dear lady hath mine enemies brought to this shore; and by my prescience I find my zenith doth depend upon” (1.2.179-181). Zenith means the highest point; by stating this he is explaining to Miranda that the scenario he has been planning is going to be the highlight of his life. He is not able to escape that need for revenge and justice, so every move and action in his life is based around this idea. Living on the island alone with his daughter could have given him a solace space to heal. Instead, he used the space to plot his vengeance and wrecking other people’s chance of happiness. Ultimately the island and all its inhabitants would be happier without his
This has given him something to focus on amidst the pain and suffering vexed by his own dukedom. In the beginning of the play he tells his daughter about his plan and the past misfortunes of their lives. She was a young child when the events took place therefore she does not know every detail. He explains, “Now my dear lady hath mine enemies brought to this shore; and by my prescience I find my zenith doth depend upon” (1.2.179-181). Zenith means the highest point; by stating this he is explaining to Miranda that the scenario he has been planning is going to be the highlight of his life. He is not able to escape that need for revenge and justice, so every move and action in his life is based around this idea. Living on the island alone with his daughter could have given him a solace space to heal. Instead, he used the space to plot his vengeance and wrecking other people’s chance of happiness. Ultimately the island and all its inhabitants would be happier without his