creative writing

Essay 1: Who is Caliban? Introduction: This assignment should be between 1,000 - 1,250 words. Please follow the Chicago Manual of Style or the MLA Style. If you are unsure which citation to use, consult a librarian for advice. Whatever form you chose, you must be consistent in your usage. In addition to teaching you about the American Character, this class is also an exercise in professionalization. This essay is worth 15 points. Outside Research Requirements: None. This assignment does not require you to do outside research. The only sources you should draw upon are lecture notes, assigned readings, and, of course, the play itself. We have explored Shakespeare’s The Tempest from a variety of vantage points: from the play itself, to the factors influencing Shakespeare’s treatment of Caliban, from the context of the debate concerning civilization and nature, to the role the New World played in European imagination. Some scholars argue that the play takes place in Bermuda and reflects how the English would treat the non-English during colonization. Others argue that the play has nothing to do with the "New World;" that it is about human fears of the unknown and that its context bears no relevance to its meaning. Ronald Takaki argues that Caliban is more specifically an English creation and that Caliban could represent how the English saw non-English people and uses specific examples. Understanding all of these elements, answer the following prompt, using a thesis-driven and well-supported argument. Who Is Caliban?