Both Ariel and Caliban are enslaved by Prospero, but their responses to this experience differ significantly. This difference is reflected in the following aspects:
1. Conditions of Enslavement:
– Ariel’s enslavement is a form of debt; she is loyal to Prospero, albeit reluctantly, with duties that are task-oriented or magical.
– Caliban’s enslavement is physical; he performs menial tasks like gathering firewood and harbors deep hatred for Prospero.

2. Relationship with Prospero:
– While Ariel occasionally shows impatience, she generally obeys Prospero respectfully, calling him “master,” as he promises her freedom.
– In contrast, Caliban has an antagonistic relationship with Prospero, cursing and resisting his authority.

3. Desire for Freedom:
– Ariel seeks freedom and views her servitude as a means to achieve it, which keeps her hopeful.
– Conversely, Caliban believes he will never be free and conspires with Stephano and Trinculo to overthrow Prospero.

This entry is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license.