Question

read the following excerpt from act iii of the tempest, in which prospero speaks to sebastian:
for you, most wicked sir, whom to call brother
would even infect my mouth, i do forgive
thy rankest fault; all of them; and require
my dukedom of thee, which perforce, i know,
thou must restore.
based on this excerpt, which two general themes can be most clearly determined?
a. mastery and justification
b. justice and forgiveness
c. equality and control
d. jealousy and restoration

Explanation:

• Justice: Prospero requires Sebastian to restore his dukedom, which is about reclaiming what is rightfully his (a form of justice).
• Forgiveness: Prospero says "I do forgive Thy rankest fault; all of them", clearly indicating the theme of forgiveness.

Answer:

B. Justice and forgiveness