Question

question 2 of 10 which example from the tempest is the best illustration of the power of language to subjugate people? a. prospero teaches his language to caliban and then uses it to communicate with him. b. miranda speaks to ferdinand and tells him to take a rest from his work even though her father forbids it. c. ariel and caliban make plans to overthrow prospero in their native language so no one can understand them. d. gonzalo verbally expresses his utopian ideas to sebastian and antonio.

Explanation:

In 'The Tempest', Prospero teaching Caliban his language and then using it to control him shows language's power to subjugate. By giving Caliban language, Prospero gains a means to communicate his commands and assert dominance. The other options do not focus on language - as - subjugation. Option B is about Miranda defying her father, Option C is about plotting in a native language to avoid detection, and Option D is about expressing ideas.

Answer:

A. Prospero teaches his language to Caliban and then uses it to communicate with him.