The Tempest, A Lighthearted play

I would describe The Tempest as a lighthearted play because the play is more optimistic and hopeful than tragedy.  Prospero's intent was to redeem his throne as the king.  He had no intention of harming any of his enemies.  He even tried to create a scenario in which a father, Elonso, had to go through the thougtht of losing his son, Ferdinand, forever.  He wanted Elonso to understand how he felt when he was being banished with Miranda outside on a sea.  Although there was comedy as well as revenge in this play, it all ended with a happy ending and lesson learned.