Alternative Interpretations of The Tempest A production of The Tempest should emphasize the idealized methods by which Prospero uses magic to solve the problem of revenge that is so prevalent in his tragedies, perhaps the production could be a direct allegory of the magic of theater itself. In this conception of the play, the dispersal and rapprochement of the characters in the script are significant, as theater could also be said to bring people together and allow them to share an experience of emotion, magic and, ultimately, resolution. In this way the production could be used as a vehicle to convey the idealistic virtues of forgiveness, compassion and, of course, knowledge. In his book, A Buddhism's Shakespeare, James Howe draws attention to Prospero's epilogue by saying: "In his epilogue this master, Shakespeare, has the character Prospero ask us, the audience, to confirm our collusion with both the master who with his creature is actually asked to free Prospero from our "prayer". we must only be consciously complicit in Prospero's character and action, but also be fully aware of their author (191)It seems to me that this final transformation of the audience is a very worthy goal to strive for in the production of this play being entertained by the magic and splendor of the production itself, I think it is possible for the audience to also be aware of the ideals inherent in the medium of the paper... of the truth in the story. While this would clearly be the most problematic interpretation of the script, it would also perhaps be by far the most effective for a modern audience that doesn't like being preached to or having their truth forced upon them in a boring, easily understandable way. , linear manner.Works Cited Cahn, Victor L. Shakespeare, The Playwright Praeger Publishers. Westport CT. 1996Charney, Maurice. "Bad" Shakespeare Associated University Press. London, England. 1996How, James. Shakespeare Associated University Press by a Buddhist. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. 1994Hylton, Jeremy. Complete Works of William Shakespeare, October 4, 1999. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Katman, Dave. Dating The Tempest personal site>