Discoveries that are motivated by need, curiosity and wonder all have the have the power to transform an individual’s perspective of themselves and others, leading them to gain independence and challenge social values. Such discoveries that lead to an individual’s transformation can be seen in Shakespeare’s play ‘The Tempest’. Shakespeare demonstrates through the characters of the play how discoveries which stem from need, curiosity and wonder can transform them to become more independent, and hence, challenge social norms. Likewise, John Wyndham’s novel ‘The Chrysalids,’ set in a post-nuclear era, demonstrates the transformations individuals undergo as a result of their discovery. The novel illustrates a dystopian society where people who
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The character Caliban in ‘The Tempest’ discovers a new master due to a need to escape from Prospero’s dominance and torture. The beginning of the play reveals that Caliban initially wishes to rules the island, as shown through his high modality language when he says “This island’s mine.” However, through his discovery of his own powerlessness against Prospero’s threats to “torment” as shown through Caliban’s high modality language “I must obey,” Caliban transforms to become subservient and fearful towards Prospero. This is shown through his repetition, “Do not torment me.” His desperation and need to escape from Prospero leads him to discover a new master in Stephano. This transforms his perspective of himself as the king of the island to a willing servant. His newfound subservience is shown through the repetition, “I’ll swear myself thy subject.” Likewise, while he offers his services to Stephano in the same manner that Prospero forces Caliban to serve such as “bringing wood,” Caliban’s repetition of the word “freedom” demonstrates his transformed perspective of himself as a servant. Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ illustrates how discoveries which are motivated by need can transform an individual’s perspectives of themselves and their social
The character Caliban in ‘The Tempest’ discovers a new master due to a need to escape from Prospero’s dominance and torture. The beginning of the play reveals that Caliban initially wishes to rules the island, as shown through his high modality language when he says “This island’s mine.” However, through his discovery of his own powerlessness against Prospero’s threats to “torment” as shown through Caliban’s high modality language “I must obey,” Caliban transforms to become subservient and fearful towards Prospero. This is shown through his repetition, “Do not torment me.” His desperation and need to escape from Prospero leads him to discover a new master in Stephano. This transforms his perspective of himself as the king of the island to a willing servant. His newfound subservience is shown through the repetition, “I’ll swear myself thy subject.” Likewise, while he offers his services to Stephano in the same manner that Prospero forces Caliban to serve such as “bringing wood,” Caliban’s repetition of the word “freedom” demonstrates his transformed perspective of himself as a servant. Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ illustrates how discoveries which are motivated by need can transform an individual’s perspectives of themselves and their social