Question

Why does Prospero call Antonio “perfidious”?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Twelve years earlier Prospero was the Duke of Milan and Miranda was a princess. However, they were betrayed by his brother, Antonio, That is why Prospero calls Antonio a false uncle as he had deceived him and Miranda and with the King of Naples,Antonio had deposed him in a coup.

Answer 2

prosperou tells Miranda that his uncle Antonio is like an Ivy tree full of poison