The Tempest

What purpose does the title “The Tempest” serve?

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The title, The Tempest, serves a dual purpose. First, it alludes to the tempest or storm that literally causes a disturbance on the island. Second, the "tempest" symbolizes the disruption of Prospero's self-imposed exile and seclusion.

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