The Tempest William Shakespeare's The Tempest is full of symbolism, imagery, and viewpoints; Throughout the play, Shakespeare uses these literary devices to convey a message of betrayal, forgiveness, and lessons learned. In the first act, Prospero uses his magic to create a storm that shipwrecks the King of Naples on the island. Like the storm, Prospero's anger is apparent; yet, he never really wants to harm the crew. The crew is safely stranded on what seems to be the ideal utopia. Prospero is not a villain, he may be bossy and bitter, but only because he lost his dukedom to his own family. The purpose of his actions essentially leads to forgiveness and a lesson learned by Antonio and Alonso. In the end, everyone seems to get what they deserve. In the first acts we learn the truth about what happened between Prospero, Alonso and Antonio. Due to Prospero's focus on his studies instead of focusing on being the Duke of Milan, Prospero's brother Antonio believes he would be a better ruler for Milan. With the help of the King of Naples, Antonio raises an army to march to Milan and overthrow Prospero. The many schemes that unfold over the course of the play are a reflection of human nature aiming to gain dominance over one another, even when that dominance is achieved through betrayal. Shakespeare uses symbolism by having Prospero create a storm that captures how he feels about losing a battle for his rightful duchy and being kidnapped and left to die at sea. In Act II, Scene I , while Alonso sleeps, Sebastian and Antonio plan to kill Alonso because they see an opportunity to gain authority from the rest of the crew. In act III, scene ii, Caliban meets Trinculo and Stephano and convinces Stephano ...... middle of paper ...... gs? Or is he just taking back what was rightfully his and shoving it in his own brother's face? The text shows that Prospero is undoubtedly happy to be back in Italy to rule his duchy, but with his brother's childish ways, he seems a little prideful and less forgiving. “For you, very wicked sir, whom to call brother would even infect my mouth, I forgive your most serious fault; all; and I demand from you my duchy, which I know you must necessarily restore. (5.1.10) Although it may have taken several years, justice was finally served. Ultimately you cannot choose your family, nor do you choose their actions, how you deal with your environment and the events that happen around you is what will make or break you. Prospero did the best with what he had, Shakespeare proved that controversy within families goes on for ages and that history really does repeat itself..