After a long search for Ferdinand, the king, and the rest of his nobles. Antonio continues to encourage Sebastian to kill Alfonso. Out of nowhere, music starts, and a feast carried by spirits is brought out. Prospero comes to watch as well. As they were about to eat, Arial appears as a strange bird, and the banquet vanishes. She says 3 of them are men of sin and that they were brought to the island because they betrayed Prospero.
"And a clear life ensuing.Upon your heads, is nothing but heart’s sorrowWhich here, in this most desolate isle, else fallsYou and your ways; whose wraths to guard you from" (Shakespeare, Act III, Scene iii).
Prospero reveals he has been testing Ferdinand and Miranda's love, now that he knows it is real he gives his blessing for the wedding. He severely warns Ferdinand about taking Miranda's virginity before the wedding.
"Then, as my gift, and thine own acquisitionWorthily purchased, take my daughter" (Shakespeare, Act IV, Scene i).
Ariel reports on the king and his followers and suggests that if Prospero were to see them, his heart would soften toward them.
"Your charm so strongly works ’emThat if you now beheld them, your affectionsWould become tender"(Shakespeare, Act V, Scene i).
"Just as you’d like to have your sins forgiven,Indulge me, forgive me, and set me free" (Shakespeare, Act V, Epilogue).
Prospero gives up his magic. Many believe Prospero giving up his magic is like Shakespeare giving up his creating powers.
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