Question

In Act II of The Tempest, why does Caliban hide under his cloak when

Answer 1

The correct answer is C: Because he thinks that Prosperous has sent Trinculo to punish him.

Further Explanation:

This particular scene happened in the play "The Tempest" Act 2, Scene 2. This scene starts with Caiban bringing a load of wood in that he was sent to get. He then hears thunder and is alarmed.

During this time, Prosperous is saying about Caliban such as;

• He hopes diseases infect Caliban from the swamp until he is walking disease.
• The spirits are listening to him, but he can't stop cursing him.
• Caliban is sending spirits to punish him for everything.
• The spirits won't touch him until Caliban tell them too like pinch him or push him into the mud.
• Sometimes the spirits are snakes, porcupines, and apes.

When Trinculo arrives , Prosperous is scared he is punished for taking so long bringing in the wood and then lays on the ground and hides under his cloak.

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