Act 2, Scene 2
By: Alyssa J, Alyshia R, Jose A, & Manuel T
Discussion Questions
What is Caliban talking about in the beginning of the scene ?
Why is Caliban so scared of Stephano first meeting him ?
Why does Caliban suddenly worship Stephano ?
Caliban
paranoid
"the spirit torments me "
"do not torment me, prithee; i'll bring my wood home faster."
(Shakespeare 2.2)
Trinculo
Humorous
"by this good light, this is a very shallow monster! o afread of him! a very weak monster! the man i' the moon! a most poor credulous monster! well draw, monster in good sooth." (Shakespeare 2.2)
Stephano
nice by trying to help caliban but mean at the same time to him
"he's in his fit now and does not talk after the wisest. he shall taste of my bottle: if he have never drunk wine afore wll go near to remove his fit. if I can recover him and keep him tame, I will not take too much for him; he shall pay for him that hath him, and that soundly." (Shakespeare 2.2)
Theme
Having power and control of people produce effective leadership because without power its difficult to have or maintain control over people this can be seen when caliban begs stephano to let him be his servant
“(to STEPHANO) I’ll kiss thy foot. I’ll swear myself thy subject.”
And again when he’s willing to serve him by showing him how to survive on the island “(to STEPHANO) I’ll show you every inch of the island, and I’ll kiss your feet. I beg you, please be my god.” (Shakespeare 2.2)