The Tempest Questions on Act 2, Scene 2
The Tempest
Caliban's Relationships and Interactions with Stephano, Trinculo, and Prospero in The Tempest
In The Tempest, Caliban's relationships with Stephano, Trinculo, and Prospero are complex. Caliban initially meets Stephano and Trinculo in a comedic scene where he mistakes them for spirits. He...
The Tempest
How does Stephano’s wine affect Caliban in The Tempest?
After Caliban tastes Stephano's liquor in The Tempest, Caliban worships Stephano as a god and swears to be his servant.
The Tempest
Why does Caliban consider Stephano as a god?
Caliban considers Stephano a god because Stephano gives him liquor, which Caliban has never encountered before. In Act II, Scene 2, Stephano, already drunk, offers Caliban some of his drink. Caliban,...
The Tempest
Do Stephano and Trinculo successfully gain power over Caliban in The Tempest?
Stephano and Trinculo inadvertently gain power over Caliban by exploiting his ignorance and hatred for Prospero. Caliban, mistaking them for gods after being given alcohol, readily submits to their...