The main plot of the tempest involves prospero's determination to exact revenge from alonso, antonio, and

sebastian. how do prosperos actions in the ferdinand-miranda subplot relate to the main plot?

a. prospero mistreats and abuses ferdinand to hurt slonso through thin.

b. prospero encourages ferdinand to forget alonso and regard him as a father instead.

c. prospero fosters alonso’s belief that ferdinand is dead by keeping ferdinand hidden.

d. prospero urges miranda to tell ferdinand the story of his fathers past crimes.

The correct answer is C. Prospero fosters Alonso's belief that Ferdinand is dead by keeping Ferdinand hidden.

Explanation:

The main plot of the play consists of Prospero trying to revenge against those who betrayed him when he was the duke of Milan. The king of Naples along with Antonio set him up, but he was able to survive thanks to Gonzalo.

Now, Prospero lives exiled on an island along with his daughter Miranda. Prospero is a kind of wizard who has power over nature, so he would cause different events that will contribute to his revenge plans. One of this events, is the shipwreck of the ship of the king of Naples and his son, Ferdinand. After the shipwreck they are separated, and the king believes that his son is dead. Prospero chooses not to reveal that Ferdinand is alive until the end of the play. This is part of his revenge.

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