After reading act 4 and 5 of The Tempest, I agree with my fellow characters that Prospero is not such a bad guy. His brother stole his Duke-ship if Milan, he and his daughter were exiled, etc., so it is only understandable that he want revenge. But during the last two acts of the play, a different side of Prospero is seen, the protectiveness of his daughter and his agreement to let the King and his company go free.
To me, it seems like his speech at the end of act five is almost an apology or explaination for his actions throughout the play - As you from crimes would pardoned be,/ Let your indulgence set me free. This last speech basically summarizes the whole play in a nice, neat little package.
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