Shakespear's The Tempest

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2004

First of all , let 's see , what we understand as concept of colonization Colonization in its general aspect is settlement and economic development of empty suburb lands of the country (it is known as internal colonization ) and also creating settlements beyond the bounds of country (external colonization . From times of great geographical discoveries European colonization of ancient regions of our world was accompanied by violent subordination of local inhabitants in many countries of Asia , Africa and Latin America

The colony (in Latin - `colony ' - settlement ) is a country

or territory in power of foreign government (metropolis , devoid of political and economical independence and governed on basis of special regime . Puerto Rico is one of such examples

So , let 's explore the theme of colonization in Shakespeare 's The Tempest ' and try to see how it does or does not apply to the country of Puerto Rico as a colony

Shakespeare 's The Tempest ' is symphonic it is a game of sounds and songs , voices of nature and people (Avery B ,

.15 ) But the main there of The Tempest ' is reflection by Shakespeare one of the greatest historical events of his ypoque - policy of colonial expansion which was so important for processes of primary capitalistic establishment and all related to it social and moral problems

Thomas More in his Utopia ' shows pictures of ideal human society where is no place for governmental power , private property and oppression . Shakespeare has completely different point of view . It seems that he justifies , even proves methods of colonial policy with subordination of natives , showing Caliban as evil and stupid creature by his nature . He shows Caliban as a creature , who is able only to serve to colonialists whereas Prospero is shown as his natural ' governor

Shakespeare wasn 't able to refuse from his old positions . Together with such decision in his play we can see completely different point of view First of all , fantasy of Gonzalo is very interesting to us (Gonzalo is the most intelligent , reasonable and positive ' character in the play , which is developed after Gonzalo with his companions arrives to island . Gonzalo , like Montanez , also dreams to create the government without money , trade , social positions , inheritance and government Listeners laugh at Gonzalo , but their jokes are stupid and sympathies of author and readers are completely on Gonzalo 's side

Another fact is also very important : Shakespeare masterly shows methods of colonialists ' in scene (Neilson F ,

.114 , where Stephano gives alcohol to Caliban and Caliban is ready to become his servant forever , being thankful for this drink . He is also ready to give him all natural treasures of his island

I 'll show thee every fertile inch o ' th ' island

And I will kiss thy foot : I prithee , be my god

I 'll show thee the best springs I 'll pluck thee berries

I 'll fish for thee and get thee wood enough

A plague upon the tyrant that I serve

I 'll bear him no more sticks , but...