Prospero in William Shakespeare's The Tempest

This shows the anger Prospero has when someone tries to take away things that he thinks are rightfully his.".
             Another intriguing trait that Prospero has is his different role as father and master towards Miranda. As a master, Prospero has to control and discipline his daughter however as a father, he has to love and support her. For example when Miranda asks about the storm Prospero created, he replies simply by saying "Tell your piteous heart there's no harm done" "(Act 1, Scene 2, Line 12/13). This also is another example of Miranda's sensitive and emotional side. Prospero say's this acting as a master because he wants to protect Miranda's emotional side. Another example of this is when Miranda says "O woe the day!" "(Act 1, Scene 2, Line 15) and Prospero responds "I have done nothing but in care of thee, Of thee my dear one" "(Act 1, Scene 2, Line 17). This illustrates Prospero's paternal and loving side to his daughter. Prospero's role contrasts in the dialogue between himself and Miranda which makes his character seem untrustworthy because he is changing from paternal and loving to controlling and disciplined. Another way in which this contrast is shown, is how Miranda respects his father by calling him "sir"" and the polite manner that she speaks to him in. This shows how Prospero demands respect that both a father and master demand.
             Prospero's view of the past is also a very interesting part of his character. In the beginning of the book, it is clear that Miranda doesn't know much about her past and when she says "You have often begun to tell me what I am, but stopped and left me to a bootless inquisition" "(Act 1, Scene 2, Line 34/5) it shows not only how Prospero controls the information that Miranda has access to but also Miranda desire to know more about her past. Another example of this is when Prospero is explaining to Miranda the details of her past and Miranda keeps asking questions like "Sir, are not you my father" "(Act 1, Scene 2, Line 55) and "did they not that hour destroy us?" "(Act 1, Scene 2, Line 138).