8V The Tempest nature vs nurture

Caliban plots to kill Prospero in a violent way – he has an evil nature.

Caliban wants to kill Prospero because Prospero has treated him badly.

Caliban is only rude to Prospero because Prospero treats him badly and stole the island from him.

Caliban’s true nature is sensitive – we can see this when he talks about the island.

Caliban tried to assault Miranda – he could never be kind.

Caliban is rude at the start of the play when he insults and curses Prospero – he obviously has an evil nature.