The Tempest

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   gbeatty Teacher
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   This is absolutely the case—so much so that I'd actually delete the first part of the sentence. This play isn't mainly about a father and daughter relationship, but rather, about the proper order of things, which includes the desire of some people and creatures to be more human. This can be seen in Ariel's desire for freedom. Ariel is passive and pleasant much of the time, but assertive, even pushy when reminding Prospero of his promises. Where it comes through most powerfully, though, is Caliban. He wants to rule the island where he was born, which his mother ruled: his home. He wants to father a new race on Miranda. He wants to rise, and not be a slave (as he sees it) to Prospero. All of these are deeply human.

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