In 'The Tempest', which relationship is most defined by the dramatic irony of Prospero’s surveillance?
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Correct answer: Miranda and Ferdinand
Miranda and Ferdinand believe they are meeting and falling in love by chance and against Prospero's wishes. The audience knows Prospero is invisible nearby, orchestrating and approving of their entire romance.
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