Title:
THE PATTERN OF SIN, SUFFERING, REPENTANCE, AND REDEMPTION IN THE TEMPEST

Authors:
Dr. Mohammed Shahid Kamal ,India

Abstract:
There is a pattern of sin, suffering, repentance, and redemption in The Tempest. The central character Prospero commits the sin of negligence. The negligence leads to deposition by his brother, Antonio. Prospero suffers 12 years miserably. His suffering leads to repentance. And repentance then leads to redemption. In order to be redeemed, he however, manages to control the "spirits" who help in working out a benevolent pattern in the play. He gets the ability to resurrect the dead through his magical human powers. His benevolent awakening after suffering and repentance set the stage for redemption