In Act 1, Shakespeare presents the conflict between Prospero and Caliban by showing that both characters tell a different version of the same story. Prospero sees himself as a good and kind man who educated Caliban, he uses the fact that he taught Caliban language, even though Caliban doesn’t see it as an act of kindness but as a way of staying in control. Caliban claims the title to the island through his mother, Sycorax, and argues that Prospero took the island from him. This generates conflict because both characters believe their claims to power is legitimate. Their actions make it difficult to judge whose claims are more legitimate. The conflict also shows that Caliban believes his claim is justified, however, Prospero’s authority allows him to ignore it and remain in control. This conflict becomes more than a personal argument between Prospero and Caliban, and instead turns into a struggle over who has rights to rule the island.