The “spirit” of Ariel “whose name could mean messenger between the earth and the spirit world” according to Loreto Todd is a character who represents the wind and the beauty of nature. This obedient character who “told you (Prospero) no lie” and was an effective slave “without resentment or grumbling” is warmly received by the audience and Ariel's popularity is greatly amplified through music and signs that the character performs, both of which were rare in the Shakespearean era and which greatly satisfied the audience. Conversely, the character of Caliban “who sought to violate the honor of my child”. is considered a horribly barbaric act against the innocent Miranda. On top of that, his constant grunting, as seen when watching the Northern Stage & Improbable co-production as well as countless others, draws on the very image many in the audience have of a brutal creature. As the juxtaposition of the two slaves shows, the brutality of Caliban in relation to the character of Ariel is highlighted and emphasized by Shakespeare's use of this simple