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In which Shakespeare classic is there a slave called Caliban and a spirit with the name Ariel?

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Caliban and Prospero hate each other because Caliban tried to sexually assault Miranda. Caliban has been taught how to speak and Caliban insulted his learned gift by just using it to insult Prospero and Miranda.


What does Shakespeare think about Caliban?

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How are themes of colonialism and imperialism most clearly Shown in Shakespeare's tempest?

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How are the themes of colonialism and imperialism most clearly shown in Shakespeare The Tempest?

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What is the monsters name in the tempest?

The little monster in it is called, Caliban! He used to own the island.


Who where prosperos slaves?

In Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," Prospero's two slaves are Caliban and Ariel. Caliban is a beast-like, native inhabitant of the island who resents Prospero's rule, while Ariel is a magical spirit who serves Prospero willingly in exchange for the promise of freedom.


What are some characteristic of caliban in the tempest by William Shakespeare?

He's lecherous, treacherous, credulous and very bitter and resentful.


Where is I cannot tell what the dickens his name is from in Shakespeare plays?

The phrase "I cannot tell what the dickens his name is" comes from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest." It is spoken by the character Trinculo in Act 5, Scene 1, as he expresses confusion about the identity of Caliban. The term "dickens" is an old euphemism for the devil, used to convey surprise or perplexity.


Is caliban half fish half human?

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