In the Atlantic Ocean there is a remote island inhabited by its own native population but also a more recent population, all victims of political and Atlantic storms. Prospero and his daughter Miranda were exiled from Milan and the others ship wrecked from a tempest conjured up by Prospero's powers and his spirit, Ariel. They all have different views about the island, some see it as their prison, while others see it as beautiful. My question is, who should own this island?
Firstly, who should own the island? The main possibilities are: Prospero, former Duke of Milan Alonso, King of Naples; Ferdinand, son of Alonso and Miranda's lover; and Caliban, native of the island and slave to Prospero. First on the list is Prospero who has gained leadership experience as Duke of Milan as well as magic powers through learning, in addition he has the advantage of living on the island for 12 years. Alonso has also had leadership experience being king of Naples. We also see that he is very aware of the consequences of his actions, such as marrying his daughter to the prince of Tunis. Ferdinand could potentially acquire power as heir to Alonso. He is a pure thinker and falls deeply in love with Miranda. Finally, Caliban is a native of the island.
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For example Prospero is vindictive and though he has been on the island for 12 years, he spent those years plotting against enemies. He torn Caliban into a slave and has used his magic powers to cause trouble. Alonso, although aware of his actions and consequences, he easily gives into his power instincts, like helping Antonio usurp Prospero. Ferdinand has pure thinking, but he is too naïve to be king, for example he will do anything for Prospero just to win Miranda's approval. Caliban loves the island, but he thinks he already owns it, and he is shown to be coarse and brutal. We don't know how he will treat other living things if he does own