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Which character relationship in the tempest is the best depiction of linguistic imperialism?

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Prospero and Caliban, because one forces the other to speak his language

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The tempest is a play by mr. William Shakespeare written around 1610-1611.

The play shows a place on a ship at sea during a tempest, the rest of history is set on remote island.

The best depiction of linguistic imperialism in the tempest is referred to Prospero as the rightful leader of Caliban's island, just as the Europeans thought of themselves as the rightful of the island.

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