In “Pocahontas” the clash of civilizations is foreshadowed in the very beginning when they show the purity of the land and the love of the land that the Native Americans have. While on the ship in the storm all that is talked about is how the Europeans are going to be rich and find an abundance of gold. The Indians lived a peaceful life and also one that was very simple. John Smith and the rest of the colonizers however, felt that the Natives did not use their land properly and that there is so much more that they can do with the land. The Europeans were only interested in the land and as said by Richard Haklutt the purpose of the voyage was to “plant the Christian religion, t

In The Tempest, there is a different clash that can be compared to that between the Native Americans and the Europeans. The first clash is between the different magical powers. It is shown between the white magic of Prospero and the black magic of Sycorax (the mother of Caliban). This is a major difference that leads to the ownership of Caliban by Prospero. Caliban’s character is depicted as the slave of the book and he knows his role throughout the play. Miranda, Prospero’s daughter, taught Caliban how to speak but he did not even use it positively. “Took pains to make thee speak, taught thee each hour…” this shows how hard it was for Miranda to teach him (1.2.357) . All that Caliban learned from her was just how to curse Prospero. Prospero took over the island from Caliban and attempted to civilize him. Prospero also has control of Ariel, a magical fairy, because he saved him from a tree that he was banished to. Ariel is another one of Prospero’s slaves, having these servants makes Prospero resemble the Europeans. He uses his knowledge and power for his own prosperity to obtain his way. Caliban is not only overpowered by Prospero but also by Trinculo and Stefano. He states that he will swear himself thy subject (2.2.145) . This shows how inferior Caliban is naturally to others. Prospero also shows his powers when he makes the storm hit the ship to make it shipwreck. Throughout the whole play Prospero uses his force for his own well being. In the end he realizes what he has caused and gives up his magic.

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