Aimé Césaire, a writer from the Caribbean island of Martinique, was born in 1913 when the island was still a French colony. He became a prominent figure in the Negritude movement, which was dedicated to opposing colonial powers' political and cultural dominance and celebrating black identity.[4] In his reinterpretation of Shakespeare's play, Césaire gives Caliban, often seen as a symbol of colonial oppression, a more prominent role and a powerful voice to challenge the authority of the play's colonial character, Prospero. Known for his vivid language, power, and political commentary, Césaire's works, including plays such as Une Tempête, reflect his deep involvement in the decolonization struggle and his active participation in the political challenges facing Martinique and the wider Caribbean. [5]
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