Shakespeare Essay

For your first essay, you will answer one of the questions below about Shakespeare's The Tempest and support your answer with evidence from the play. The length of your essay should be between 2-4 pages. You should include a Works Cited page that lists the play but you may not use or cite any other sources. The essay and Works Cited should be formatted according to MLA Guidelines and use Times New Roman in a 12pt font.

Topic 1:

Prospero was always interested in studying and learning, and he applied these interests to his magical books on the island. He uses the powers he gained from the books to teach his enemies a lesson. Was Prospero simply delighting in the use of his magical powers? If so, is it logical to think he will just give them up as he claims he will? Why, or why not? Cite examples from the play to support your response.

Topic 2:

Does Prospero truly undergo a "transformation" by the end of The Tempest? What is the evidence to prove or disprove this?