William Shakespeare is often considered the greatest playwright in the history of the Western world. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Shakespeare wrote and directed performances of his plays at the Globe Theatre, which continue to be performed around the world to this day. As technology has advanced, various interpretations of Shakespeare's works have been staged, from television recordings to radio programs to film adaptations. Many of Shakespeare's popular works such as Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream have been adapted into films in recent years. In 2010, Julie Taymor, famous for her stage and film direction, adapted Shakespeare's The Tempest to film. Taymor's interpretation follows the return. As Caliban wanders the jungle of the island with Trinculo and Stephano, a very different characterization of the character emerges. The underlining in this scene features several sustained, wide piano harmonies, characterized by a breathy, smooth and empty timbre, with a mystical tone. This contrasts markedly with the harsh and aggressive underlining of the audience's first introduction to Caliban. The strong contrasts lend a softer, more natural tone to the scene, which is then highlighted by Caliban's speech, which has a lilting rhythm that makes it seem as if he is reciting a poem. Although he previously said, "The red plague hath delivered thee for learning me thy tongue" (Taymor), Caliban speaks poetically and in a sweet, soft tone, showing his mastery of the language. The combination of the mysterious-sounding underlines and the beauty of Caliban's words conveys a different Caliban than the one revealed in the first act. The audio in film is able to evoke powerful emotional responses from the audience, which allows them to be “powerfully integrated with the character” (Karlin 297). Furthermore, the image of the scene sees Caliban completely immersed in the flora of the island. This brings with it an idea, perhaps not of its bestial ferocity, but of a natural connection to the pristine beauty of the island. Perhaps here, Taymor conveys Caliban as Various adaptations on stage and screen have portrayed the character of Caliban rather controversially. Some paint him as a wild island creature, while others paint him as a victim of colonization. However, Julie Taymor, in her film adaptation of The Tempest, does not portray an innocent victim or even a ferocious beast, but incorporates both to create a layered character with complex motivations and actions in Djimon Hounsou. Taymor achieves this through a combination of visual, audio, and narrative elements that intertwine to seamlessly create this complex character. Caliban, though misunderstood and misunderstood throughout the history of performances of The Tempest, remains one of Shakespeare's most enigmatic antagonists. As with many of Shakespeare's plays, the question remains as to whether or not the antagonist is justified in his plot. Although Caliban may be an antagonist in Prospera's story, it is perhaps possible to see him from a completely different point of view. It can be argued that Caliban is justified in his attempt to reclaim his heritage, to overcome the limitations of his oppressor, and to fight against the culture that was imposed on him. Perhaps, by analyzing the complex character from his point of view, the audience can “let [their] indulgence set him free” (VI.epilogue.20).