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Leininger also argues that Miranda's sexualisation is a weapon used against her by her father, stating that Prospero uses Caliban's attempted assault and Ferdinand's romantic overtures to marginalise her, simplifying her into a personification of chastity. In Leininger's analysis, Caliban is treated in a similar fashion, forced into the role of an uncivilised savage without heed for his individual needs and desires—much in the same way that Miranda is expected to marry Ferdinand and reject Caliban's advances simply because her father wishes it.
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- Leninger, Lorrie Jerrell. "The Miranda Trap: Sexism and Racism in Shakespeare's Tempest." Trans. Array The Women's Part: Feminist Criticism of Shakespeare. Carolyn Ruth Swift Lenz, Gayle Greene and Carol Thomas Neely. Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1980. Print.
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Sanchez, Melissa E. "Seduction and Service in The Tempest." Studies in Philology. 105.1 (2008): 50–82. Print.
- connection of rape and tyranny
- Miranda marriage with Ferdinand
Slights, Jessica. "Rape and Romanticization of Shakespeare's Miranda." SEL: Studies in English Literature 1500–1900. 42.2 (2001): 357–379.
- compared to male characters, Miranda is reserved and calm representing her stereotypical figure as a woman
- the nature of miranda being independent is due to her upbringing in an isolated area
- growth and realization of the Miranda is seen when she meets Ferdinand for the first time
- her interest in Ferdinand further exemplifies herr independence, which breaks her dependance on her father Prospero
- her sexuality is apparent when she asks Ferdinand to be with her - which goes against the typical man asking woman in a relationship
- Caliban's attempted rape was also an attempt to strip Miranda of her independence and change her too property in addition to challenging Prospero
Leninger, Lorrie Jerrell. "The Miranda Trap: Sexism and Racism in Shakespeare's Tempest." Trans. Array The Women's Part: Feminist Criticism of Shakespeare. Carolyn Ruth Swift Lenz, Gayle Greene and Carol Thomas Neely. Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1980. Print.
- marriage was dependent on Miranda's father
- the difference between Miranda being innocent, Chaste and obedient compared to the wicked nature of Caliban
- had Prospero had a son, things would be different
- Prospero threatens Ferdinand
- she has no freedom