1. From the Monster to the Oppres
It is extensively believed that a partial source of the model is the English wild man; however, other claims exist. ... Whatever the origin of Caliban's name, it relates to something foul, wild, dirty and uncivilized. ... As we know, English wild man has deep roots in English literature and popular culture and encompasses a remarkable variety of types-from fully human to almost animal, from essentially moral to irredeemably corrupt, which may all be the similarities to Caliban; therefore, the interpretations of Caliban are abundant and various. ... This view was widely accepted; however, ...
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