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what is the most likely reason that the audience might sympathize with prospero

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the most likely reason that the audience might sympathize with Prospero
is : He saved Ariel from the evil spell he had been placed under.Apex
Prospero
rescued Ariel when she is imprisoned in a tree and in exchange Ariel
will fulfill Prospero's wishes and his dream to be free.

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For APEX is

He saved Ariel from the evil spell he had been placed under.