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Examination Questions on The Tempest

Question: What does Prospero's mantle symbolize?

Answer: His power as a magician. His art by means of which he controls nature and spirits.

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Fleming, William H. How to Study Shakespeare. New York: Doubleday and Co., 1898. Shakespeare Online. 10 Aug. 2010. (date when you accessed the information) < http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/thetempest/questionst/prosperomantle.html >.

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