Question

question 4 of 10
which character relationship in the tempest is the best representation of linguistic imperialism?
a. boatswain and gonzalo
b. trinculo and caliban
c. ferdinand and ariel
d. prospero and caliban

Explanation:

In The Tempest, Prospero, a colonizer - like figure, forces Caliban to learn his language. This is a form of linguistic imperialism as Prospero uses language as a tool of control and subjugation over Caliban, the native inhabitant of the island.

Answer:

D. Prospero and Caliban