1993 Sam Mendes
Ariel aware of slave status and spits in P’s face
Tomboyish Miranda
Ariel more equal to prospero
1970 Mermaid theatre
Ariel + Caliban as slaves
Ariel educated house slave
Caliban field slave
Ariel picks up staff and points it at Caliban
1838 Macready
Caliban less comic more monstrous
Ariel is female
1667 Davenant + Dryden
Prospero as a monarch restored to his throne
First half of 20th centuary performances
Ariel + Caliban as antithesis of each other
Ariel loyal female
Caliban resentful male