JAMB Literature in English 2014 Question 8

Question 8

Other Set Texts: Non-African Drama

In The Tempest, Caliban's intention to rape Miranda is born out of the desire to

  1. A.marry her.
  2. B.destroy the Island.
  3. C.compete with Ferdinand.
  4. D.populate the Island with Calibans.
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Answer: D (populate the Island with Calibans.)

Explanation

Caliban says that had he not been stopped he would have 'peopled else this isle with Calibans'.