Compare the presentation of Ariel and Caliban in the play
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Compare the presentation of Ariel and Caliban in the play Ariel is an airy spirit that is bound to serve the magician Prospero, who rescued him from Sycorax, the witch who previously inhabited the island and controlled it. Sycorax imprisoned Ariel in a tree for 12 years for "refusing her grand hests". Sycorax died leaving Ariel in the tree until he was saved by the only person that had stronger magic than her, Prospero. Prospero greets disobedience with a reminder that Ariel owes him his freedom. Ariel serves Prospero by using his magic. Ariel is Prospero's eyes and ears throughout the play using his magical abilities to foil other character's plots to bring down his master. He is the source of Prospero's magical powers, causing the tempest and many of the conspiracies in the play, and works for Prospero somewhat against his will. He is an intelligent, capable servant. Caliban is...

