Write a review of the two performances of a scene from Shakespeare's The Tempest. First, identify Shakespeare's purpose as it relates to colonialism and imperialism. Then explain how well each performance achieves that purpose, supporting your opinion with evidence.

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Conner Mullen

22 February, 19:06

Write a review of the two performances of a scene from Shakespeare's The Tempest. First, identify Shakespeare's purpose as it relates to colonialism and imperialism. Then explain how well each performance achieves that purpose, supporting your opinion with evidence.

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Gianna Joseph · Answer 1

The relation between colonialism and imperialism in the play has to do with the historical contex, which was the recent war by which England had colonized American nations.

The Tempest analyzes the political situation between England and Virginia, or the colonozation of America by the Europeans

Explanation:

The play takes place in an island were Prospero lives with his daugther Miranda. Prospero has slaves that work for him. The figure of the slaves and the master. The figure of the slave as in a position of being conquered and dominated, it shows the aspects of colonization.

Caliban is Prospero's slave. The name Caliban suggests Shakespear refers to the people from the new world. This is another reference that makes a reference to the colonization process.