Calib Nature Vs. Nurture
Caliban is a character with a personality viewed as evil amongst the others on the island. Although Prospero described Caliban as “A devil, a born devil on whose nature / Nurture can never stick” (IV.i.188-189), indicating that nurture cannot make up for what nature has already created, Caliban is not evil due to heredity only. Nurture also took part in shaping his personality, for he was not evil as a first impression towards Prospero. However, certain features were inherited, indicating that nature took part in shaping who he is as well.
In nature versus nurture, one’s development can be influenced through genetics or the environment. Nature is the genetic inheritance or genetic makeup which someone inherits from their parents. As a result of this, Caliban is not fully human due to his mother, Sycorax, being a witch. As described by Prospero to Ariel, Caliban is a “freckled whelp, hag-born - not honoured with / A human shape” (I.ii. 285-286). With this dialogue, it is known to the audience that Caliban does not take form of a human being. In behalf of Caliban’s savage, grotesque looks, the others look down upon him and view him as a monster, for they have not seen a creature with such appearances. For instance, Trinculo was uncertain if Caliban was “a man or a fish” (II.ii 24), …show more content…
Even though Caliban attempted to rape Miranda, it could be known that Caliban is not educated for he was isolated and had no exposure to civilization, therefore having no understanding on the concept of rape. Additionally, Caliban’s plot to kill Prospero was due to the fact that Caliban felt wronged in the situation. Although it was wrong to plan murder against someone, Caliban’s evil thought did not come because he is evil naturally. He planned this action because of the bad experiences he
In nature versus nurture, one’s development can be influenced through genetics or the environment. Nature is the genetic inheritance or genetic makeup which someone inherits from their parents. As a result of this, Caliban is not fully human due to his mother, Sycorax, being a witch. As described by Prospero to Ariel, Caliban is a “freckled whelp, hag-born - not honoured with / A human shape” (I.ii. 285-286). With this dialogue, it is known to the audience that Caliban does not take form of a human being. In behalf of Caliban’s savage, grotesque looks, the others look down upon him and view him as a monster, for they have not seen a creature with such appearances. For instance, Trinculo was uncertain if Caliban was “a man or a fish” (II.ii 24), …show more content…
Even though Caliban attempted to rape Miranda, it could be known that Caliban is not educated for he was isolated and had no exposure to civilization, therefore having no understanding on the concept of rape. Additionally, Caliban’s plot to kill Prospero was due to the fact that Caliban felt wronged in the situation. Although it was wrong to plan murder against someone, Caliban’s evil thought did not come because he is evil naturally. He planned this action because of the bad experiences he