Miranda's Oppression in The Tempest - 1994 Shakespearean are forced to act. Paul Brown points out that “discourse on sexuality…provides a crucial link between different areas of colonialist discourse” (208) and that Prospero's conduct manipulates the sexuality of his followers and constitutes the pillar of his power. The Miranda-Prospero relationship represents a kind of patriarchy, which is undoubtedly the system in which many women of the Renaissance and Shakespeare's era found themselves. It is therefore not surprising that Prospero also controls Miranda and her sexuality. The patriarchal system is demonstrated repeatedly throughout the play. For example, we see that Prospero's wisdom, magic, and education of Miranda, as well as her civilization of Caliban demonstrate an authoritarian system of love. There is no doubt that Prospero loves and wishes to protect his daughter; for example, Prospero continually reiterates how much he cares for Miranda. However, at the same time, he demonstrates enough power over her to be considered a patriarch. Prospero's authority over Miranda is so great that she can do nothing but follow her father's wishes; it almost seems like she has no choice in the matter as she, like Ariel and Caliban, can also be subject to Prospero's magical control. However, it appears that upon closer examination we find that patriarchy places specific, and often seemingly contradictory, demands on its "own" women, which can often cause confusion and problems. for the woman involved. Miranda, as a Renaissance character...... middle of paper ...... Prospero: Twelve years since, Miranda, twelve years since, Your father was Duke of Milan and prince of power. Miranda: Sir, are you not my father?Prospero: Your mother was a piece of virtue, and she said you were my daughter; and your father was Duke of Milan, and his only heir and princess was no worse. Works CitedBrown, Paul. This thing of darkness, I recognize mine: The storm and the discourse of colonialism. " New York: Dollimore and Sinfield, 1985. Kermode, Jack. Political Shakespeaere: New Essays on Cultural Materialism. Boston: Manchester University Press, 1985. Lamming, George The Pleasures of Exile London: Allison and Busby, 1984. Mies , Maria. Patriarchy and accumulation on a global scale: Zed Books.., 1986.

Essay / Miranda's Oppression in The Tempest - 1994 Shakespearean are forced to act. Paul Brown points out that “discourse on sexuality…provides a crucial link between different areas of colonialist discourse” (208) and that Prospero's conduct manipulates the sexuality of his followers and constitutes the pillar of his power. The Miranda-Prospero relationship represents a kind of patriarchy, which is undoubtedly the system in which many women of the Renaissance and Shakespeare's era found themselves. It is therefore not surprising that Prospero also controls Miranda and her sexuality. The patriarchal system is demonstrated repeatedly throughout the play. For example, we see that Prospero's wisdom, magic, and education of Miranda, as well as her civilization of Caliban demonstrate an authoritarian system of love. There is no doubt that Prospero loves and wishes to protect his daughter; for example, Prospero continually reiterates how much he cares for Miranda. However, at the same time, he demonstrates enough power over her to be considered a patriarch. Prospero's authority over Miranda is so great that she can do nothing but follow her father's wishes; it almost seems like she has no choice in the matter as she, like Ariel and Caliban, can also be subject to Prospero's magical control. However, it appears that upon closer examination we find that patriarchy places specific, and often seemingly contradictory, demands on its "own" women, which can often cause confusion and problems. for the woman involved. Miranda, as a Renaissance character...... middle of paper ...... Prospero: Twelve years since, Miranda, twelve years since, Your father was Duke of Milan and prince of power. Miranda: Sir, are you not my father?Prospero: Your mother was a piece of virtue, and she said you were my daughter; and your father was Duke of Milan, and his only heir and princess was no worse. Works CitedBrown, Paul. This thing of darkness, I recognize mine: The storm and the discourse of colonialism. " New York: Dollimore and Sinfield, 1985. Kermode, Jack. Political Shakespeaere: New Essays on Cultural Materialism. Boston: Manchester University Press, 1985. Lamming, George The Pleasures of Exile London: Allison and Busby, 1984. Mies , Maria. Patriarchy and accumulation on a global scale: Zed Books.., 1986.

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