In the second act of The Tempest by William Shakespeare the question that entertains the readers mind could me "who is best suited for the crown?" We have Alonso on one side. Although he might be the nicest king who will do the right thing, purposely hinder no one, and love his people, that isn't enough. His personality lacks motivation since he is in some sort of slump or depression. His good intentions aren't enough to lead him to build up the initiative to actually take charge as a ruler. His state of being doesn't allow him to fulfill his role of power. Although he is king he has little authority because he doesn't demand true respect or control as a person. If it weren't for his title he'd be nothing but a nice man.
Sebastian can be perceived as the bad guy, but he has courage, strength, desire, and plenty of initiative to get done whatever he wants. So far, it seems as though he isn't necessarily a bad person, he is just introduced to us at a time when he is going to the farthest and darkest measures get what he's after. If his personality were to work in his favor and he were king he would keep the people under his rule safe, maintain a strong nation, and keep people motivated and devoted to serving and staying loyal to their king.
If neither Sebastian nor Alonso had the title, the person who possesses the most "king like" qualities is definitely Sebastian. He demands authority as a leader, and that's what a king needs to stay in power.
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