Calibans Nature
When looking at Shakespeare's "The Tempest" one can find an underlying themesof civilization verses barbarism. The characters that are created represent symbols ofnature, and their actions build their symbolism. Through the actions we get a view ofShakespeare'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 onan 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 Arielrepresent 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 kindanswer," meaning Caliban never responds with respect. Once Prospero reaches the cavehe calls out and Caliban harshly retorts, "There's wood enough within." This short rep
Even thoughCaliban is a man of a nature he should not be considered less honorable than any characterfrom civilization. Caliban committed a crime that deserved punishment, but he was not raised insociety so therefore did not know what he did wrong. When he is requested to come forward, Caliban answers, "As wickeddew e'er my mother brushed/With raven's feather from unwholesome fen/Drop on youboth!. Shakespeare gives Caliban some fine poetry,". Nevertheless, his background and environment which he grew up in accounts for theseactions and justifies them. Basically, Caliban behaves disgustingly in the eyes of civilized society. " which explains whydespite the teachings of Prospero, Caliban reacted on his instincts. Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not. And blister you all o'er!" Although his actions may be justified they are stillconsidered improper for a servant. lyreveals the bitterness he feels from leading his life as a slave. Shakespeare uses the character of Caliban to represent natureand to show readers that nature is not as bad as it appears to be at face value.
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