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I chose the lyrics from Carlos Santana, Black Magic Woman. These lyrics reflect the true nature of powers that woman possess over men. “Yes you got your spell on me baby turning my heart into stone I need you so bad - magic woman I can’t leave you alone." The entire scene of act four of The Tempest written by William Shakespeare is about Prospero wanting self-discipline and chastity for Ferdinand and Miranda. Ferdinand is willing to give up everything to stay on the island forever with Miranda; obviously Ferdinand loves and wants to marry Miranda. Just like Cupid and Venus has cast spells onto others; Ferdinand is so taken by Miranda, an example of this is seen when Ferdinand says,
For quiet days, fair issue, and long life, With such love

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