"Ferdinand and Miranda Relationship Analysis" 

The relationship between Miranda and Ferdinand seems to have slightly evolved since their first meeting. In the beginning, the relationship/romance between the two was very genuine but felt as though they were onlookers towards each other. Ferdinand talks towards Miranda, saying “O, if a virgin, / And your affection not gone forth, I’ll make you / the queen of Naples.” (I.ii.623-625), but later on speaks towards Prospero as though she was something just to look upon, having known little to nothing about Miranda. He specifically calls her “maid”, saying “Might I but through my prison once a day / Behold this maid: all corners else o’ the earth / Let liberty make use of; space enough / Have I in such a prison.” (I.ii.682-685). They also didn’t know each other very well, and only talked to each other as though they were just lonely and wanted company. In Act III, this still stands to be true, however they get a tad bit more personable with each other. Ferdinand tells Miranda that “Have I liked several women; never any/With so fun soul” (III.i.1330-1331), saying that he likes her personality as he knows it by now.  He says this specifically because she tries to do his work, even when he told her not to. After a small chat, they vow to be wed, as shown when Miranda asks “My husband, then?” (III.i.1382) and Ferdinand responds “Ay, with a heart as willing/As bondage e’er of freedom” (III.i.1384-1385). Although the relationship has changed barely, it has shown some growth, as they have promised to be together for life.