Prospero In A Midsummer Night's Dream Essay
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Prospero and his Paternal Power
I chose to write this new scene because Prospero is seen from the begging of the play to be a powerful character. He is controlling and dominant and shown to have no flaws. However, fundamentally like any father, his daughter is his biggest weakness. Prospero is commanding and often shown controlling other characters, so I chose to write this scene because I wanted to show a sympathetic and sensitive side to this character who ultimately cares dearly for the happiness of his daughter. To have this affectionate scene, will contrast with the rest of the play, to show the audience that even in a state of Prospero being puissant to others, he will always put his daughter first. Prospero and his …show more content…
In ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ the relationship between Egeus and his daughter, Hermia, is one that seems common in a Shakespearian play. Egeus treats Hermia as if she is his property and as if she is not as virtuous as himself. Egeus is outraged because his daughter believes she is eligible to make her own decisions. If she disobeyed Egeys and married the man she actually loves, rather than the one he picked out for her she would face consequences. It is seen that the male characters dominate their female counterparts, it is significant and important to note that the relationship between Prospero and Miranda is not the same. Their relationship is atypical, Prospero seems to actually respect his daughter. Miranda refers to Prospero as “sir” and Prospero to Miranda as “dear lady”. It seems that they both have a lot of respect for each other which is something that is rare in Shakespearian times. When Prospero does not want Ferdinand to court Miranda, he says it is because Ferdinand is a traitor. Unlike Egeus, Prospero has an actual reason for not wanting a certain man for his daughter. Prospero is looking out for his daughter, he tells her she deserves someone better. I am interested in the relationship between Prospero and Miranda and throughout …show more content…
"No harm. I have done nothing but in care of thee". Prospero has done everything in his power for Miranda, either to keep her safe or happy. Prospero has been cautious with giving Miranda information about her past. Following that scene in Act 1, scene 2, Prospero says he caused the storm to teach Miranda about
Prospero and his Paternal Power
I chose to write this new scene because Prospero is seen from the begging of the play to be a powerful character. He is controlling and dominant and shown to have no flaws. However, fundamentally like any father, his daughter is his biggest weakness. Prospero is commanding and often shown controlling other characters, so I chose to write this scene because I wanted to show a sympathetic and sensitive side to this character who ultimately cares dearly for the happiness of his daughter. To have this affectionate scene, will contrast with the rest of the play, to show the audience that even in a state of Prospero being puissant to others, he will always put his daughter first. Prospero and his …show more content…
In ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ the relationship between Egeus and his daughter, Hermia, is one that seems common in a Shakespearian play. Egeus treats Hermia as if she is his property and as if she is not as virtuous as himself. Egeus is outraged because his daughter believes she is eligible to make her own decisions. If she disobeyed Egeys and married the man she actually loves, rather than the one he picked out for her she would face consequences. It is seen that the male characters dominate their female counterparts, it is significant and important to note that the relationship between Prospero and Miranda is not the same. Their relationship is atypical, Prospero seems to actually respect his daughter. Miranda refers to Prospero as “sir” and Prospero to Miranda as “dear lady”. It seems that they both have a lot of respect for each other which is something that is rare in Shakespearian times. When Prospero does not want Ferdinand to court Miranda, he says it is because Ferdinand is a traitor. Unlike Egeus, Prospero has an actual reason for not wanting a certain man for his daughter. Prospero is looking out for his daughter, he tells her she deserves someone better. I am interested in the relationship between Prospero and Miranda and throughout …show more content…
"No harm. I have done nothing but in care of thee". Prospero has done everything in his power for Miranda, either to keep her safe or happy. Prospero has been cautious with giving Miranda information about her past. Following that scene in Act 1, scene 2, Prospero says he caused the storm to teach Miranda about