Miranda and Prospero were father and daughter. Prospero clearly loves his daughter Miranda, but their relationship is an unequal one. Prospero's use of language and magic indicates that he is the one in the relationship who holds the power. At Miranda's first appearance, she wishes that she were a “god of power,” maybe like her father. The relationship between this father and his daughter is very bonded. Prospero loves having and controlling power, even thought over his own daughter.
