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How does Prospero ask to be to be released from his “bands” in the Epilogue of the play, The Tempest?

पर्याय

  • With the audience clapping their hands.

  • With laughter from the audience.

  • With a universal shout from the audience.

  • With praises for the play from the audience.

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उत्तर

With the audience clapping their hands.

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