Which element of Prospero's character is best illustrated by this excerpt? Abhorred slave, Which any print of goodness wilt not
take, Being capable of all ill! I pitied thee, Took pains to make thee speak, taught thee each hour One thing or other: when thou didst not, savage, Know thine own meaning, but wouldst gabble like A thing most brutish, I endow'd thy purposes With words that made them known. A. He uses deceit to get his way. B. He sees himself as superior to others. C. He is susceptible to being used by others. D. He seeks only his own purposes. Mathematics
In this excerpt, the relationship between Prospero and Caliban is highlighted. Caliban is considered by Prospero to be a savage being, incapable of any good feelings or thoughts. He lets Caliban know his opinion, telling him that even though he tried to take an interest in him and tried to teach him useful things, he is naturally wicked and stupid. This shows that Prospero considers himself superior to others, particularly Caliban.
