Discussion of the use of magic in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.

From the first scenes of Shakespeare's The Tempest, magic is used to captivate the audience and direct the characters through the play. The plot of The Tempest is almost entirely dependent on the use of supernatural powers. Prospero and Ariel both have magical powers at their disposal. This allows them, primarily Prospero, to orchestrate many of the other characters, manipulating them through their use of magic. Magic also provides the means by which the plot, …

…magic. He then used his magic to allow for the relationship between Miranda and Ferdinand to form. The extent of the use of magic stretches to the underlying themes of confusion in the play. Shakespeare has used magic to create a variety of effects. As The Tempest revolves around magic, it is clear to say that Shakespeare's use of magic to create effects were felt not only throughout "the isle", but also throughout The Tempest.