The Tempest- Destiny
Ariel and Caliban - Individual Destiny In William Shakespeare's The Tempest, the former Duke of Milan, Prospero, is marooned on a desert island. While on the island, he catches two slaves named Ariel and Caliban. Sharply different in both body and mind, their differences in character control their ultimate destiny. Ariel is portrayed as an airy spirit who is faithful and close to Prospero and Caliban is a resentful beast who dislikes Prospero. This leads to Ariel gaining his freedom and Caliban remaining a prisoner of the island on which he was born. Ariel is Prospero's "brave spirit" (Shakespeare 737). Throughout the play, he is the symbol of goodness and obedience. He is rescued by Prospero after being captured by Sycorax and is extremely loyal to him thereafter. For example he says, "Remember I have done thee worthy service, Told thee no lies, made
Although they are different in character, Ariel and Caliban are both 'people skills' to get along with Prospero and the rest of the world. Thus, his it because he is close with Prospero. He is his "diligence" and carries out all of nurture can never stick" (Shakespeare 782). He is not understood by, nor does Prospero justifies his enslavement of Caliban to his violent nature which can't be Through the differences in character of Ariel and Caliban, we see the (Shakespeare 743). There is no trust in their relationship. Caliban also dislikes Prospero treats him with respect and even agrees to grant him his freedom. Like seeking one thing from Prospero - their freedom. Ariel is the only one who gains
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