The Illusion of Power in The Tempest

This chapter explores the opening scene of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', focusing on Prospero's orchestration of a magical storm and its metaphorical implications about reality and illusion. It reflects on the parallels between Prospero's control over his characters and the playwright's authority, while referencing Peter Greenaway's 'Prospero's Books' and the significance of Shakespeare's statue in Westminster Abbey.