La Tempesta alla Commedia dell’arte

The Tempest blends tragicomedy and romance with magic. Shakespeare brings magic to bear through domestic and political issues. The clowns and courtiers jockey for power through wordplay and sight gags. A Jacobean masque awes clowns and enchants lovers. Prospero makes peace with the usurpers. Shakespeare bestowed mercy and forgiveness on the usurpers in this redempter tragicomedy. Sweeping romance overcomes political gamesmanship in The Tempest.