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Abstract
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William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, written around 1610–1611, is widely considered the playwright’s final complete work composed independently, representing a pivotal moment in his dramatic career. The significance of this study lies in its exploration of The Tempest as a work that transcends conventional interpretations of political, colonial, and performative discourse by foregrounding its spiritual and moral dimensions. The objectives of this study include these issues: to analyse the development of Prospero’s character and his moral and spiritual transformation throughout the play; to identify and examine the social and moral messages conveyed through interactions among characters such as Prospero, Caliban, Ariel, and Mirandal; to explore the symbolic meaning of Prospero’s renunciation of magic in relation to Shakespeare’s farewell to the stage; to review and synthesise previous scholarly interpretations—including political, colonial, performative, and spiritual perspectives—highlighting gaps in current research; and to provide a cohesive analytical framework that integrates spirituality, morality, and artistic farewell, offering a new perspective on The Tempest for Shakespearean studies.
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