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With reference to two or three episodes, explore Shakespeare's dramatic use and presentation of Caliban. Shakespeare presents and uses Caliban in a number of different episodes in a way that leaves his character open to different interpretations depending on the audience. In Act 1 scene 2, we are first introduced to Caliban as being a slave, "Slave! Caliban!" It soon becomes clear that Caliban is a true native of the island, and was there long before Prospero, yet Prospero came and made it his island by abusing Caliban's knowledge, "This island's mine...which thou tak'st from me (Caliban)...I showed thee all the qualities o' the' isle" Caliban's native status on the island, yet forced servitude, may be a symbol of the native cultures occupied and suppressed by European colonial societies - which in the play are represented by Prospero and his power. Shakespeare uses this as way to engage the audience with Caliban,...

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