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How does Shakespeare present the character Antonio in "The Tempest"

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Antonio is Prospero's brother. He usurped the throne of Milan from his brother with Alonso's help, willingly abandoning the sovereignty of Dukedom to Naples. He shows no appreciation for the island, and finds Gonzalo overly talkative and silly.

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