Question

What is William Shakespeare's play The Tempest considered by many to be?

A. The first play to include actors from British colonies
B. The work inspired Britain to send ships to other countries in an effort to colonize them
C. The last truly British play before other cultures began to influence drama
D. A disguised criticism of Britain's imperialist activities

Answer 1

Answer: The right answer is the D) A disguised criticism of Britain's imperialist activities.

Explanation: Since this play recounts the story of a group of very diverse people living in a remote island after a terrible shipwreck, and since there are references to oppression, cannibalism, slavery, and magic, among other topics, numerous scholars have interpreted or viewed it as a criticism of colonization and imperialism.