The Tempest

PART A:How does the author use references to the personal histories of Prospero and Caliban to advance the plot

Except from the trashiest of julius caesar: Act 1, scene II

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He uses the histories of both characters, so that readers know why Prospero is dealing the Caliban in such a way.

By providing two contrasting points of view about the history between Prospero and Caliban, the author creates tension and establishes a central conflict.

(This may not be correct, but given the previous answer, this is the closest one on commonlit.)

Part B: which detail from the texts supports the answer to part A?

What detail from the text support your answer to question 6

Prospero claims to have provided Caliban comfortable lodging while Caliban claims to be imprisoned.