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 communicate is an example of subjugation. By teaching the language, Prospero gains a means to control and direct Caliban. The other options do not directly relate to language - based subjugation. Miranda's act is about defying her father, Ariel and Caliban's plan is about conspiracy in secret - language, and Gonzalo's expression is about sharing ideas.

Answer:

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