When looking at Shakespeare's "The Tempest" one can find an underlying themes
             of civilization verses barbarism. The characters that are created represent symbols of
             nature, and their actions build their symbolism. Through the actions we get a view of
             Shakespeare's ideas on civilization and the uncivilized, as well of letting the reader form
             Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, after being removed by his brother, arrives on
             an island. He frees a spirit named Ariel from a spell and in turn makes the spirit his slave.
             He also enslaves a native monster named Caliban. These two slaves, Caliban and Ariel
             represent the theme of nature verses nature. Caliban is considered the illustration of the
             During the first meeting, Caliban comes across as very savage and immoral.
             Prospero, when approaching Caliban's lair, says disdainfully, "...[he] never/Yields us kind
             answer," meaning Caliban never responds with respect. Once Prospero reaches the cave
             he calls out and Caliban harshly retorts, "There's wood enough within." This short reply
             reveals the bitterness he feels from leading his life as a slave. This attitude makes Caliban
             appear to be an valueless servant. There is also an extreme anger on the part of Caliban
             towards Prospero. When he is requested to come forward, Caliban answers, "As wicked
             dew e'er my mother brushed/With raven's feather from unwholesome fen/Drop on you
             both!...And blister you all o'er!" Although his actions may be justified they are still
             Previous to Prospero's arrival on the island, Caliban was his own ruler. His
             mother, Sycorax, left the island to him. Regardless, Prospero took charge of the island
             and imprisoned Caliban. "...Thou strok'st me...I loved thee..." is a portion of a quo
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