Antonio and Sebastian are plotting to kill Alonso, the King of Naples, which shows their ambition and moral corruption. Antonio, who took the dukedom from his brother Prospero, pushes Sebastian to go ahead and murder Alonso while he’s asleep so they can grab the Neapolitan throne. This scene really highlights how manipulative Antonio is as he easily convinces Sebastian to act selfishly without caring about loyalty or family ties. It also suggests that Antonio thinks power can be taken by force without worrying about what happens next—just like when he betrayed Prospero.

Sebastian’s willingness to go along with Antonio’s plan shows how easily he’s manipulated and his hunger for power. At first, he hesitates but quickly changes his mind, showing that his loyalty to Alonso isn’t very strong and that he has ambitions he’s never voiced before. The way Antonio influences Sebastian demonstrates how unchecked ambition can lead characters to betray each other.

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