Critics AO5

• How was Caliban dependent on Prospero?

  For love and education
• What does Peter Holland suggest Shakespeare examines in his works?

  Human behaviour in paradoxical worlds
• What did Hiewon Shin imply about the New World?

  It could be a land of oppression or hope
• How is Miranda similar to Caliban according to Ben Gilbertson?

  Both are disconnected from human society
• How does Caliban react to Stephano upon their first encounter?

  He refers to him as a 'brave god'
• What does John Dryer say about Caliban's nature?

  He is a product of unnatural lust
• What does Nicholas Rowe claim about Shakespeare's work?

  It seems perfect
• What does John Dryer state about Shakespeare's magic?

  It cannot be copied
• How does Samuel Taylor Coleridge describe The Tempest?

  As a specimen of purely romantic drama
• What does Frank Kermode say about Caliban's perception of music?

  He hears music with pleasure
• How does Samuel Coleridge view Caliban's character?

  As a noble being raised above contempt
• What does Murray suggest about the island in The Tempest?

  It reflects humanity's best qualities
• How does Knight interpret Prospero's character?

  As a reflection of Shakespeare himself
• What does Moulton say about civilization in The Tempest?

  It is turned into a curse
• How does Bernard Knox describe The Tempest?

  As a Utopia created by Shakespeare
• What does Lovell say about the play's structure?

  It is a succession of illusions
• How does George Lamming characterize Prospero?

  As an imperialist and sadist
• What does Jonathan Goldberg say about Caliban's language?

  It carries a history of consequences
• How does Brian Vichers interpret The Tempest?

  As an allegory about colonisation
• What does George Lamming say about Caliban's relationship with language?

  He is colonised and excluded by language
• What does Dryden question about Caliban's generation?

  Whether it can be defended philosophically
• How does Nevill Coghill compare The Tempest to biblical stories?

  It resembles the story of Adam and Eve
• What does Orgel say about Prospero's magic?

  It brings about reconciliation but is complex
• What traditions does Mowot say Shakespeare draws on?

  The traditions of magic
• How does Palfrey describe prose in The Tempest?

  It empowers characters beyond iambic pentameter
• What does Palfrey say about Ariel's symbolism?

  He embodies words and transformation
• How does Righter characterize Prospero's emotional expression?

  He is 'obtuse' with little emotional depth
• What does Kermode say about magic in The Tempest?

  It is a disciplined exchange of virtuous knowledge
• What does Smith say about the Epilogue?

  It dissolves illusions and changes structure
• How does Miller view modern audiences' sympathy for Prospero?

  It is difficult for them to feel sympathy
• What does Alden Vaugham say about colonialism in the play?

  It is embedded in the language
• What does Birch suggest about punishment?

  It should not exceed repentance
• What does Dowder say about life and forgiveness?

  Life requires both receiving and rendering forgiveness
• What does Dowder say about the epilogue's significance?

  It lacks profound significance
• How does Peter Greenway's adaptation differ in Prospero's portrayal?

  Prospero speaks all the lines
• What happens in Sam Mendes' 1993 production regarding Ariel?

  Ariel spat in Prospero's face
• How is Prospero characterized by Orgel?

  As Christ-like and usurping invader
• What does Orgel say about Prospero's nature?

  He is a sadist by nature
• How does Orgel describe Prospero's authority?

  He represents virtuous natural authority
• What does Orgel say about Caliban's culture?

  There is no Calibanic culture present