The Tempest – William Shakespeare – Character Study: Caliban

A concise character study exploring Caliban’s complex role and significance in The Tempest.

This resource examines Caliban as an original inhabitant, servant, rebel and poetic speaker, with analysis of power, ownership, language, freedom and moral complexity.

Key features:

• Clear analysis of Caliban as both victim and threat.
• Focus on land, language, power, punishment and freedom.
• Exploration of key quotations including “This island’s mine” and “full of noises”.
• Activities to reinforce and practise key concepts, including comprehension, quotation analysis, interpretation and essay planning.
• Full answer key included for review and consolidation.