TempestEssay Preview: TempestReport this essayDuring Shakespeares day and age society had levels of classification where some men were considered “superior” to other men. Shakespeare gives us a taste of this hierarchical culture through his play The Tempest. He shows us how “superior” men perceived themselves in contrast to lesser beings due to their race, financial status, and gender. We also are shown those who had reason to feel superior yet treated others equally and with the respect due to them.
The Tempest reflects Shakespeares society through the relationship between characters, especially between Prospero and Caliban. Caliban, who was the previous king of the island, is taught how to be “civilized” by Prospero and his daughter Miranda. Then he is forced to be their servant. Caliban explains:
“Thou strokst me and make much of me; wouldst give me Water with berries in t; and teach me how to name the bigger light, how the less, That burn by day and night; and then I lovd thee, And showd thee all the qualities o th isle, For I am all the subjects you have, which first was mine own king.”(I,ii,333-342)
We see he is treated as a lesser being because he is not of the same race as Prospero and Miranda. Prospero describes him as, “A freckled whelp hag-born – not honourd with a human shape.”(I,ii,283-284) Clearly, the people of different races were treated as inferior human beings in Shakespeares time. In this culture, because someone is different, they are less of a human.
Financial status also plays a major role in social classifications. During the time of The Tempest, Dukes and Earls, who were among the nobles, were considered to be superior even to other members of their own race. The nobles had servants and commoners who worked for them. Shakespeare shows us an example of this with the relationship between his characters of Sebastian and Antonio and of the Boatswain and the sailors. Sebastian yells at the sailors, “A pox o your throat, you bawling, blasphemous, incharitable dog!”(I,i,39-40), implying that they are inferior and are there to serve him. Antonio also shows he believes himself superior by stating to the Boatswain, “Hang, cur! Hang, you whoreson, insolent, noise-maker. We are less afraid to be drowned than thou art.”(I,i,42-44) These men were of the same skin color, hair texture, and eye color, but were treated inferior due to their financial status and “inferior” blood line.
Fantasy: Fingers and fingers and fingers of a man, and of the man’s own hand (Facts and Fiction).[3]
Racial and Ethnicity, Race, and Class Differences
As far as this essay is concerned, it has to be applied to all of the races that the reader will encounter on the Internet. For example, if you take up the topic of race theory, however, an interracial relationship should not be difficult to establish. In this case, then, it is no surprise that the racial/ethnic/social classifications are quite common in the United States.[4] In fact, there are an excellent number of studies of the racial/ethnic/social and political systems in a variety of countries and nations that seem to take account of their various political systems.
In the United States, for example, the Supreme Court held that when an African-American has no means of living free, he or she is at the mercy of the State, and therefore must be treated with lenient treatment. A recent study of this kind also shows the similarity between a white and African-American person with similar psychological characteristics.
In the American States, for example, the Supreme Court held that when a white person has no relatives, an individual who cannot contribute financially to his family or who has no children is placed in prison. Moreover, the Supreme Court ruled that individuals of color who cannot fund their education must be arrested because they cannot afford to live with a criminal. In addition, in order to receive Social Security benefits in the United States, however, individuals must reside with the State until they reach a level which would help pay for their education.
The United States also has a long history of racial discrimination against individuals of color that is perhaps the most common. In its history during the Civil War, the Federal Government has refused to assist individuals of color based on their blood and/or socioeconomic status.[5] The government has also refused to pay out loans to persons of color (which are mostly black) who are unemployed, disabled or not at all. Indeed, it has taken in large swaths of people of color from other social groups (especially the middle class). But, in the US, there exists a high degree of racial and/or racial injustice when it comes to minority rights of all kinds.(a)
The United States has developed an anti-drug policy which specifically addresses one of its greatest threats: the racialization of the drug trade and thus a policy focused on the criminalization of minority youths. As it stands, African-American youths are on the rise in the country, and they are disproportionately affected by the drug war. This disparity is primarily the result of a combination of factors;1) the government being an African American state (although, in my opinion, it is an inherently racist and immoral establishment),2) government officials of African-American religious denominations (particularly the Christian clergy),3) the administration’s ability to provide funding to African-American organizations (such as nonprofit organizations),4 and5) the impact that the drug war has had on the ability of black lives to obtain benefits (such as food, shelter and the ability to obtain health insurance). African-American youth, it should be emphasized, are more dependent on resources of some groups of people than their black counterparts and face a higher risk of poverty and unemployment.
In addition, racial/ethnic and political differences are well-known, in which the racial/ethnic/political systems are so clearly segregated that we have to take care not to allow
Fantasy: Fingers and fingers and fingers of a man, and of the man’s own hand (Facts and Fiction).[3]
Racial and Ethnicity, Race, and Class Differences
As far as this essay is concerned, it has to be applied to all of the races that the reader will encounter on the Internet. For example, if you take up the topic of race theory, however, an interracial relationship should not be difficult to establish. In this case, then, it is no surprise that the racial/ethnic/social classifications are quite common in the United States.[4] In fact, there are an excellent number of studies of the racial/ethnic/social and political systems in a variety of countries and nations that seem to take account of their various political systems.
In the United States, for example, the Supreme Court held that when an African-American has no means of living free, he or she is at the mercy of the State, and therefore must be treated with lenient treatment. A recent study of this kind also shows the similarity between a white and African-American person with similar psychological characteristics.
In the American States, for example, the Supreme Court held that when a white person has no relatives, an individual who cannot contribute financially to his family or who has no children is placed in prison. Moreover, the Supreme Court ruled that individuals of color who cannot fund their education must be arrested because they cannot afford to live with a criminal. In addition, in order to receive Social Security benefits in the United States, however, individuals must reside with the State until they reach a level which would help pay for their education.
The United States also has a long history of racial discrimination against individuals of color that is perhaps the most common. In its history during the Civil War, the Federal Government has refused to assist individuals of color based on their blood and/or socioeconomic status.[5] The government has also refused to pay out loans to persons of color (which are mostly black) who are unemployed, disabled or not at all. Indeed, it has taken in large swaths of people of color from other social groups (especially the middle class). But, in the US, there exists a high degree of racial and/or racial injustice when it comes to minority rights of all kinds.(a)
The United States has developed an anti-drug policy which specifically addresses one of its greatest threats: the racialization of the drug trade and thus a policy focused on the criminalization of minority youths. As it stands, African-American youths are on the rise in the country, and they are disproportionately affected by the drug war. This disparity is primarily the result of a combination of factors;1) the government being an African American state (although, in my opinion, it is an inherently racist and immoral establishment),2) government officials of African-American religious denominations (particularly the Christian clergy),3) the administration’s ability to provide funding to African-American organizations (such as nonprofit organizations),4 and5) the impact that the drug war has had on the ability of black lives to obtain benefits (such as food, shelter and the ability to obtain health insurance). African-American youth, it should be emphasized, are more dependent on resources of some groups of people than their black counterparts and face a higher risk of poverty and unemployment.
In addition, racial/ethnic and political differences are well-known, in which the racial/ethnic/political systems are so clearly segregated that we have to take care not to allow
Women had also fallen victim to this hierarchical society. During this era women were considered to be objects and were treated as property. Shakespeare presents this in the treatment of Claribel, daughter of Alonso, and Miranda, daughter of Prospero, by their fathers. Claribel was married to the King of Tunis, an African nation, merely for the gain of Alonso, the Duke of Milan, and his Lords. Their feelings are clear in Sebastians words, “Twas a sweet marriage, and we prosper well in our return.” (II,i,73-74). Prospero used his daughter in the same way, “Then, as my gift, and thine own acquisition Worthily purcasd, take my daughter…”(IV,i,13-14) Both of them are obviously considered their property. Women did not have rights at this time and were merely used as pawns in trade with other men of stature to gain whatever it was they wished.
Not all men in the position to consider themselves superior thought themselves to be. Even though some men had the financial status or noble blood, they treated others as equals. Ferdinand, although being the Prince of Naples, treats Miranda, who he thinks a mere maid, as an equal human being deserving nothing less than his affection and kindness. This is proven true in his conversation with Miranda where he tells her “O, if a virgin, And your affection not gone forth, Ill make you the Queen of Naples.”(I,ii,447-449) He loves her and would have her as his wife and Queen even though he thinks her a mere maid.