The Tempest and Post-Colonial Theory: Perspectives on History and Shakespeare's Narrative

The video explores the historical and literary perspectives of Columbus's arrival in Hispaniola and Shakespeare's The Tempest. It discusses how interpretations of The Tempest have evolved over time, particularly through a post-colonial lens. The video situates the play within the context of 17th-century England's colonial endeavors and examines the dynamics of cultural encounters and authority, highlighting the relationship between Prospero and Caliban as a reflection of colonial power dynamics.

What role does anxiety play in the encounters between English colonizers and indigenous peoples?

In what ways does Michel de Montaigne's essay On Cannibals relate to The Tempest?

How does Shakespeare's portrayal of Caliban challenge the notion of moral superiority?