How Does Prospero Use Ariel In The Tempest

In the case of Prospero and Ariel, Prospero’s propaganda successfully keeps Ariel submissive. Ariel is trying to make his case as to why Prospero should free him so Prospero intimidates Ariel by referencing a witch in similar position and how the witch didn’t fare well when the witch rebelled. Prospero said “Hast thou forgot the foul witch Sycorax, who with age and envy was grown into a hoop? Hast thou forgot her?”([1.2.256-59], The Tempest) Prospero proceed to detail what happened to this witch and eventually Ariel gave in and said “Pardon, master. I will be correspondent to command and do my spriting gently. “ ([1.2.296-298], The Tempest) Prospero uses the witch to show Ariel that even someone with magical powers would suffer heavy consequences
He is an expert at throwing the past in your face.” (p.6, A Monster, A child, A slave) and concluded that “It is a dangerous partnership, and Prospero never hesitates to remind him(Ariel) of his servitude. Like some malevolent old bitch with a bad conscience”(p.7, A Monster, A child, A slave) Lamming’s statement is supported because Prospero reminded Ariel of how Ariel was in a worse position and that Prospero freed him. “Dost thou forget From what a torment I did free thee?”([1.2.250-51], The Tempest) On the surface this statement doesn’t look dangerous because it paints Prospero as a hero who cares about Ariel enough to free him from Ariel’s past torment. But, the Prospero’s motivation speaking this is to just remind Ariel of his current servitude and make Ariel follow orders. I agree that Prospero is some malevolent old bitch with a bad conscience because who would free someone from torment then create a new tormenting relationship with that person that benefits you. The reality for Ariel may be that his current situation with Prospero feels just as bad as his previous described by Prospero as (what a torment)