8V The Tempest nature vs nurture

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

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

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

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

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

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