Question

question 2 of 20
which element of calibans character is best illustrated by this excerpt?
prospero
... i have used thee,
filth as thou art, with human care, and lodged thee
in mine own cell, till thou didst seek to violate
the honour of my child.

caliban
o ho, o ho! wouldt had been done!
thou didst prevent me; i had peopled else
this isle with calibans.

a. he wants prosperos help.
b. he was born on the island.
c. he is not entirely trustworthy.
d. he loves prosperos daughter.

Explanation:

Prospero accuses Caliban of trying to violate his daughter's honor, and Caliban openly admits he intended to do so and populate the island with his children. This shows Caliban cannot be trusted around Prospero's child or to uphold Prospero's rules.

Answer:

C. He is not entirely trustworthy.