Prospero in Act 4 is very fatherly like. He is too over protective. Nevertheless he issues them a warning. If Ferdinand takes Miranda's virginity before their ceremony, their union would be cursed. Ferdinand, of course, swears he won't do anything not until the day of their ceremony. Prospero calls upon Ariel to perform one of his last acts of magic. Prospero's decision to let Ferdinand and Miranda marry was made even before Ferdinand came into the island. Miranda's virginity is very important. Why? Back in their time, a woman's virginity was so golden that it was important it gained a great deal of power throughout her reign. So Prospero tried his best to keep Miranda well informed of her importance. Prospero suggest that while he keeps Miranda's virginity he will be able to get back to Italy and gain back his power. If Miranda's virginity is thrown away, then Prospero's greatest hope of regaining his position is gone too so he is very careful with Miranda. Don't you see? He keeps her hidden. She has no idea there are more people out there in the world than Ferdinand and her father. Prospero keeps Ferdinand warned as to the consequences to his actions.
Prospero uses a metaphor to compare his daughter to something "rich" to exchange. Prospero's metaphors could be meant to distract Ferdinand from what Prospero and Miranda are getting in the bargain.
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