In Act 3 Scene 1 lines 77-86 Miranda proposes to Ferdinand, declaring her undying love for him. How have we seen Miranda’s character change throughout the play? What perception did we have of her in the beginning of the play, when she was in large part controlled by her father, that is different in the way she acts in Act 3?

In the opening scene of the play, there is a great storm that forces nobles on the ship such as Antonio and Gonzalo to speak directly with servants, the boatswan. The danger and chaos of the storm upsets the usual balance in social hierarchy by forcing nobles to speak directly with lower classmen. In lines 16-17 the boatswain speaks to Gonzalo, saying, “Hence! What cares these roarers for the name of the King?” What is the significance of this quote? What does it say about nature and social hierarchy?