... , the spirit of the island, and Caliban, the savage native. Throughout the play he uses power and magic to control the island and the captives on it. The use of symbolism helps us give meaning to certain aspects of the play. For example in the story of "Adam and Eve" the serpent is used to symbolise temptation. In The Tempest Prospero's cloak and staff are used to symbolise magic as well as acting to highlight the importance of his magic in the outcome of the play. From the beginning ... , this scene also acts to entertain the Elizabethan audience. Song and dance were very popular in thos...

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... approaching Caliban's cave, Prospero derogatorily says, " [he] never/Yields us kind answer," meaning Caliban never answers respectfully. When Prospero reaches the cave, he calls to Caliban. Caliban abruptly responds, "There's wood enough within." His short, snappy reply and his odious tone, reveal the bitterness he feels from leading a servile life. Caliban's rudeness makes him seem like an ... However, he had not been nurtured by society and, therefore, did not know any better. It is his basic nature to do as ! he feels. He does not know the difference between right and wrong. The read...

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