Miranda and Ferdinand

The Tempest: Miranda and Ferdinand

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Analyse how Miranda’s speech from Act 1 Scene 2 shows her initial thoughts about Ferdinand.

MIRANDA I might call him A thing divine, for nothing natural I ever saw so noble.

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2

Analyse how Prospero’s words from Act 1 Scene 2 show his thoughts about Miranda and Ferdinand’s relationship.

PROSPERO [aside] They are both in either’s powers, but this swift business I must uneasy make, lest too light winning Make the prize light.

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3

Analyse how this extract from Act 3 Scene 1 presents the relationship between Miranda and Ferdinand.

FERDINAND O most dear mistress, The sun will set before I shall discharge What I must strive to do. MIRANDA If you’ll sit down, I’ll bear your logs the while. Pray give me that; I’ll carry it to the pile. FERDINAND No, precious creature, I had rather crack my sinews, break my back, Than you should such dishonour undergo While I sit lazy by.

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