In Act III of The Tempest, the themes of servitude and freedom are examined through the characters of Ariel and Caliban, each embodying and contrasting different aspects of these themes. Ariel offers a complex perspective on servitude. As a spirit in Prospero’s service, he longs for freedom, which he expresses through his songs and magic. In contrast, Caliban resents Prospero’s control. Feeling oppressed, he believes he is entitled to the island, motivated by anger and a sense of injustice. Together, Ariel and Caliban illustrate the struggle between servitude and the quest for freedom. Ariel’s compliance is hopeful, while Caliban’s is filled with resentment. Both characters highlight the intricacies of power…

Edgar Allan Poe’s “Ulalume” and Emily Dickinson’s “The Soul Selects Her Own Society” Reading the first two poems, “On Being Brought from Africa to America” by Phillis Wheatley and “The Soul Selects Her Own Society” by Emily Dickinson, both made me not only think but  question the differences between me and the authors.  It made me think about how their society mistreated them. If they were to live in todays’ society would the treatment have been like this.  Also it made me wonder if they could change the way society thinks of them, what actions would they have taken?  I found the language in both poems to be sophisticated yet…

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