Within the first act of The Tempest Prospero was overall the main character with consistent power. With his power he creates a storm in order to avenge his past and also manages to have authority over others. Prospero was known for his brilliant intelligence which emphasizes why his brother Antonio would arrange to have both he and his daughter Miranda killed. There is a sense of rivalry between Prospero and Antonio this resulting in Prospero's over protective behavior towards Miranda and her separation from humanity and the rest of the world. The idea of authority is highly demonstrated within The Tempest. Prospero gave Caliban the gift of both language and knowledge because of this Caliban is in debt, if not expected to service Prospero's commands; re-establishing the sense of authority throughout the novel.
(Prospero)
(Antonio)
(Caliban)
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