Prospero as a father: Critics

Question 1

“Prospero must…

Answer 1

Propsero must control Miranda’s sexuality before he hands her over to Ferdinand
THOMPSON

Question 2

In reference to Prospero and Alonso

Answer 2

“Both fathers have virtuous children who will redeem them… through marriage” SIMPSON

Question 3

“Prospero uses

Answer 3

“Prospero uses Miranda as an unwitting player in his political revenge”
LEINIGER

Question 4

“Prospero’s protection

Answer 4

“Prospero’s protection of [Miranda’s] virgin knot may be because of th epolitical importance of the marriage, rather than any concern for his daughter”
SMITH