As most of essays about The Tempest would conclude, the core of The Tempest seems to be the colonialism. Then without any question, the most crucial character under this conclusion, Caliban becomes the symbol of oppressed occurs of colonialism. However, did Shakespeare address this issue intentionally? Is colonialism just an interpretation from a modern perspective? Probably we assert the statement too fast to contemplate author’s focus of his work. As Vaughan mentioned in his essay: “... most Third-World authors who borrow emblems from The Tempest ignore, as irrelevant, Shakespeare’s sources and intentions. The Third World interpretation of Caliban is symbolic, not historic; it adopts Caliban for What he represents to the observer, not for
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Ariel, the most helpful and strong spirit of Prospero serves him as a savor or a hero. He never disappointed Prospero, even a single word. From Caliban’s statement, all the spirits were forced to work for Prospero, but Ariel naturally obeyed all the commands, sometimes even thought ahead of Prospero or ask for the missions. For example, when Prospero asked Ariel to punish Caliban and the other two usurpers, Ariel designed the detailed plan and executed it perfectly to satisfy Prospero. Since Prospero promised Ariel to free him providing Ariel obeys his commands, Ariel didn’t have to go beyond each missions. his Apart from the desire of freedom, there must be other motivation drive Ariel to please his master. Both Ariel and Prospero praised each other frequently. On one hand, each time Ariel exalted Prospero, he not only increased the chance of freedom, but also rose his position among all the spirits under Prospero’s control. As time goes by, Ariel became the only choice of Prosepro to execute important tasks. As for Ariel, this priority highly effectuated his self-esteem and stimulated him to work harder. On the other hand, each time Prospero praised Ariel, Prospero offered Ariel a sense of importance which he didn’t gain from the previous master. The contrast between the lives before Prospero came and after reinforced Ariel’s servility and satisfaction of current situation, even though Prospero had …show more content…
Before Prospero conquered the island, he lived freely on his own land and enjoyed a short term care from him. However, after Prospero used all his benefits ,he enslaved Caliban apathetically. The sudden fall of living standard irritated Caliban; hence Caliban could never satisfy his condition. His hostility to Prospero made his situation even harsher. Under Prospero’s gradually intensified torture, Caliban’s rebellion is understandable. But his betrayal ended up with surrender due to fear of Prospero’s power and lack of discernment. When the three people failed to kill Prospero, Caliban betrayed the other two immediately. Under the fear of the power, he was never so articulate to praise Prospero before. The cowardliness quickly helped Caliban to judge which side to comply, indicating the submissive nature of Caliban. The acknowledge of slavery had sunk in Caliban’s soul. If the compliance under Prospero was out of fear, the compliance under Stephano was out of servility. In Caliban’s plan, he didn’t see himself as the valid heir of the island, but another slave who might have better treatment from the new
Ariel, the most helpful and strong spirit of Prospero serves him as a savor or a hero. He never disappointed Prospero, even a single word. From Caliban’s statement, all the spirits were forced to work for Prospero, but Ariel naturally obeyed all the commands, sometimes even thought ahead of Prospero or ask for the missions. For example, when Prospero asked Ariel to punish Caliban and the other two usurpers, Ariel designed the detailed plan and executed it perfectly to satisfy Prospero. Since Prospero promised Ariel to free him providing Ariel obeys his commands, Ariel didn’t have to go beyond each missions. his Apart from the desire of freedom, there must be other motivation drive Ariel to please his master. Both Ariel and Prospero praised each other frequently. On one hand, each time Ariel exalted Prospero, he not only increased the chance of freedom, but also rose his position among all the spirits under Prospero’s control. As time goes by, Ariel became the only choice of Prosepro to execute important tasks. As for Ariel, this priority highly effectuated his self-esteem and stimulated him to work harder. On the other hand, each time Prospero praised Ariel, Prospero offered Ariel a sense of importance which he didn’t gain from the previous master. The contrast between the lives before Prospero came and after reinforced Ariel’s servility and satisfaction of current situation, even though Prospero had …show more content…
Before Prospero conquered the island, he lived freely on his own land and enjoyed a short term care from him. However, after Prospero used all his benefits ,he enslaved Caliban apathetically. The sudden fall of living standard irritated Caliban; hence Caliban could never satisfy his condition. His hostility to Prospero made his situation even harsher. Under Prospero’s gradually intensified torture, Caliban’s rebellion is understandable. But his betrayal ended up with surrender due to fear of Prospero’s power and lack of discernment. When the three people failed to kill Prospero, Caliban betrayed the other two immediately. Under the fear of the power, he was never so articulate to praise Prospero before. The cowardliness quickly helped Caliban to judge which side to comply, indicating the submissive nature of Caliban. The acknowledge of slavery had sunk in Caliban’s soul. If the compliance under Prospero was out of fear, the compliance under Stephano was out of servility. In Caliban’s plan, he didn’t see himself as the valid heir of the island, but another slave who might have better treatment from the new