A sensitive father who is a tyrannical with Caliban and Ferdinand. How far do you agree with this statement?

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Laura Kay

The Tempest Oral Assignment

A sensitive father who is a tyrannical with Caliban and Ferdinand. How far do you agree with this statement?

I thoroughly agree with the statement. Prospero has a close and understanding relationship with Miranda. I believe that they understand each other to an extent; this initiates a certain amount of trust between them quote. Although Miranda questions her father’s decisions, ultimately she trusts his choices and is easily led to believe by Prospero that whatever he is doing is merciful, morally correct and is in her best interests. I believe that Prospero truly believes that, and that what he is dong is best for his daughter. Prospero always tries to protect Miranda even if it means leading her to believe that a situation is more acceptable than it really is ‘So safely ordered, that there is no soul’. He sees Miranda as his ‘cherubin’. Therefore we are led to believe that Miranda is his metaphorical guardian angel. It was her that possibly saved Prospero and gave him the power and opportunities that he has today ‘Thou wast that did preserve me’. This affectionate language shows that Prospero shows a great love for his daughter and that perhaps he knows that Miranda is his savour; therefore he must treat her with great admiration and affection. It is obvious that Miranda as well as his powers is what keeps Prospero going. I believe that although he has his powers, without Miranda, Prospero would not be as determined as he is now and that is what shows he is a sensitive, concerned and compassionate father.      

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Miranda is a sensitive character and although we see her pleading with her father as she is against his actions, he soon convinces her that his actions lead to no harm. Due to the fact that Miranda discontinues her worrying, she trusts her father’s reassurance and therefore respects him Heavens thank you for’t. And now I pray you sir’.   

The respectfulness and understanding in the relationship is shown in the language that they use. Although Prospero occasionally puts Miranda back in her place, he uses considerate, comforting and respectful language Lie there my art. Wipe thou thine eyes; ...

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