"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare.

"Discuss if this play conforms to the traditional definition of romance" In the play "The Tempest" one can observe a romantic relationship between the two characters, Miranda and Ferdinand. This relationship is based on love, a love that is pure and decent. This play conforms to the traditional definition of romance. When one considers the traditional definition of romance the words pure and holy come to mind as the word traditional suggests the ways of …

…is clear that Prospero is pleased with the engagement of Ferdinand and Miranda. It was him who initially brought the two together and he says "Heaven rain grace on that which breeds between them" their marriage is also blessed by the gods Iris, Ceres and Juno. Because of Miranda's morals, Ferdinand's honour, fate and social standards of that time the romance that is shared between these two people does conform to traditional definition of romance.