The Tempest

Prospero Good Leader or Bad leader Prospero’s magical powers are a huge key to him being a good leader. His magical powers helped him take control of many situations before they became to chaotic. He has many powers over his surroundings, many more than any regular mortal has. However just because he has power that doesn’t make him a good leader it is the fact that he uses his power wisely and in …

…the island. In order for him to become in "ideal ruler" he must give up the magic and just let his power come from the trust of the people. In the play Prospero is not immediately presented as a perfect leader, it actually is far into the book until you start to see that he actually is a good ruler. By the end of the play he is turned into an ideal leader. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**