Question

What is the most likely reason that the audience might sympathize with prospero

Answer 1

For APEX is

He saved Ariel from the evil spell he had been placed under.

Answer 2

the most likely reason that the audience might sympathize with Prospero is : He saved Ariel from the evil spell he had been placed under.Apex
Prospero rescued Ariel when she is imprisoned in a tree and in exchange Ariel will fulfill Prospero's wishes and his dream to be free.