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How Does Shakespeare Use Satire In The Tempest

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William Shakespeare continues throughout the “Tempest” to take very common topics and puts a twist on them , so that the reader can fully get the message of what he is trying to portray. Also Shakespeare uses many metaphors and puns to bring a satire feel to the actual play. One quote that reveals this satire feel is “Hell is empty and the devils are here” (William Shakespeare, The Tempest) which he is saying that all the devils are not in hell they are right here in front of me.In the Tempest , Shakespeare uses Prospero to interact with Ariel , and Caliban to convey power and colonialism and how when a powerless person is given power they may abuse the power they have on the powerless.In the Tempest , Shakespeare uses Prospero to
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