Question

question 16 of 19
which element of prosperos character is best illustrated by this excerpt?
abhorred slave,
which any print of goodness wilt not take,
being capable of all ill! i pitied thee,
took pains to make thee speak, taught thee each hour
one thing or other: when thou didst not, savage,
know thine own meaning, but wouldst gabble like
a thing most brutish, i endowd thy purposes
with words that made them known.
a. he sees himself as superior to others.
b. he is susceptible to being used by others.
c. he seeks only his own purposes.
d. he uses deceit to get his way.

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Prospero refers to the other as an "abhorred slave" and talks about how he took pity and taught them, showing a sense of superiority in his attitude and actions. He implies that he is more civilized and knowledgeable compared to the other person.

Answer:

A. He sees himself as superior to others.