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Why is Caliban such an interesting an important character in ‘The Tempest’ and how should a director present this character in
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Why is Caliban such an interesting an important character in 'The Tempest' and how should a director present this character in order to make the most of the issues that he raises? 'The Tempest' is the magical story of the ship-wrecked inhabitants of an island. It deals with many serious themes such as; nature/nurture, power, magic and treachery but 'the seriousness is never allowed to cause disquiet in the audience'. Many of these themes are still relevant today. The Tempest is, in effect, 'a fairytale complete with magical occurrences, suspension of the laws of nature and a happy ending'. Caliban is an interesting an important character in 'The Tempest'. He brings to the play issues that have a humorous side but are also serious, for example the treatment of inferiors. Prospero's treatment of Caliban is portrayed as being amusing, with over-the-top curses, but it reflects the poor treatment of servants...
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