Caliban is one of the most interesting and complex characters in The Tempest. He is a native of the island on which the play is set, and initially appears to be little more than a brute. However, as the play progresses, it becomes clear that Caliban is much more than that. He is a victim … Read more
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest is often seen as a study of colonialism. The play focuses on the experience of colonialism, specifically the attempts of Europeans to colonize and control the island of Prospero. The play examines the impact of colonialism on both the colonizers and the colonized. It also raises important questions about the nature … Read more
The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1610–11. It is set on a remote island, where the sorcerer Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skillful manipulation. The play is widely regarded as one of Shakespeare’s last … Read more
