Monstrous, Strange, Human. The Development of Caliban

Term Paper (Advanced seminar) , 2017 , 13 Pages , Grade: 1,7

Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works

The interpretation of the character of Caliban, as it was in the 17th century, differs a lot from today's reception. The change of this ambiguous character during the past 400 years is the product of different historical, political and socio-cultural contexts. This work will give a comparison of the Caliban from the 17th century and his presentation during 400 years until forms of interpretation in the 21st century and show where differences and similarities lay.

Contents

Monster, Stranger, Human?

Shakespeare’s Sources: Where did the inspiration come from?

18th century – The Monster

19th century – The Stranger

20th century – The Human Being

21st century – What’s up for Caliban?

Bibliography

• College: University of Potsdam (Anglistik und Amerikanistik)
• Course: Postkoloniale Literatur/Kultur
• Grade: 1,7
• Author: Susann Doerschel (Author)
• Publication Year: 2017
• Pages: 13
• Catalog Number: V372968
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668504912
• ISBN (Book): 9783668504929
• Language: English
• Tags: Caliban, The Tempest, Der Sturm, Shakespeare, Englische Literatur