Question

Which events from Acts I and II would most likely categorize The Tempest as a tragedy?

Answer 1

Caliban suffering harsh treatment from pospero 

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is C: Caliban suffering harsh treatment from Prospero.

Explanation:

"The Tempest" is one of William Shakespeare´s tragic plays, which was believed to have been written between 1610 and 1611. Telling the story of Prospero and his daughter Miranda, this play shows the flaws, and mistakes, that Prospero, the main character, has and which lead him into the situations that he faces. This, is the very essence of tragedy, be it play, or drama. They portray flaws and issues with the main, or main characters, that lead them to make failed decision, and take failed actions, that generate tragic situations and events. Prospero mistreating his loyal servant Caliban, is one such terrible flaw, as it shows the lack of character and the bad personality of Prospero, towards someone he raised from infancy, and whom he should love and protect.