picture that is presented of Miranda here is different for a woman of this time period. Speaking out against her father is not something that would be honored or looked upon in a positive light. Even though Miranda's father has control over the island and the tempest, Miranda does not hold back what she thinks as she asks him to stop the tempest. Instead, she eloquently asks her "dearest father" to stop, however, she is still speaking against the actions of her father. Miranda's speaking out against her father is something that is not readily acceptable for females and daughters to do. Miranda's actions speak out against the patriarchal rule men have over women.
             Miranda continues to go against the patriarchal traditions and regulations of her time. When Miranda meets Ferdinand again, she defies her father by revealing her name to:
             Ferdinand: ...I do beseech you, chiefly that I might set it in my prayers, What is your name?
             Miranda: Miranda. O my father, I have broke your hest to say so! (3.1.34-38)
             Miranda goes behind her father's back, and specifically ignores his request that she "speak not [to Ferdinand]" (1.2.464). Miranda should not have secretly gone to see Ferdinand. Miranda's actions are in complete rebellion of her father's wishes. Prospero, who is in control of the island and everyone on it, seems to have very little control of what his daughter says and does. Shakespeare develops a female character that behaves contrary to the social norms of his time. For this time period, it is unacceptable for Miranda to go against her father's wishes, and meet with a male she is not married to or related to. Miranda's actions with any man would normally be controlled by her father, but Miranda is not easily controlled by him as she is continuously seen speaking and behaving as she chooses.
             Miranda again takes her life into her own hands as she makes marriag...