Power Over A Monster In Shakespeare's The Tempest
Power Over a Monster
Prospero holds authority over Caliban, a hideous, deformed monster that resides on the island, but Prospero’s malicious rule causes a lack of respect from his captive servant. Prospero and his young daughter, Miranda, were banished to a remote island in a power struggle with his brother, Alonso, more than a decade ago. With his magical powers, Prospero is able to thrive on the island along with Miranda and his two slaves, Arial and Caliban. Recently, using his power, Prospero shipwrecked his brother and his men onto the island. Prospero treats Caliban unkindly, which prompts him to switch allegiances. It is blatant that there is tension between master and slave when Prospero accuses Caliban of trying to rape his
Prospero holds authority over Caliban, a hideous, deformed monster that resides on the island, but Prospero’s malicious rule causes a lack of respect from his captive servant. Prospero and his young daughter, Miranda, were banished to a remote island in a power struggle with his brother, Alonso, more than a decade ago. With his magical powers, Prospero is able to thrive on the island along with Miranda and his two slaves, Arial and Caliban. Recently, using his power, Prospero shipwrecked his brother and his men onto the island. Prospero treats Caliban unkindly, which prompts him to switch allegiances. It is blatant that there is tension between master and slave when Prospero accuses Caliban of trying to rape his