We're all very sympathetic to Caliban, but he does attempt to use Miranda as a bargaining chip here, specifically selling her out for sexual purposes to Stephano. Its interesting that Miranda is made a sexual object by Caliban and Prospero, who hates Caliban for his attempted rape of her. Ferdinand isn't sexless, but is far less threatening as a white guy and prince. Prosper approves of him for those reasons, as well as the fact that he's in control, ]since he wants Ferdinand to fall in love with Miranda so he can exploit their courtship for power.

Through this conflict, we can see Helena and Hermia become more well rounded characters. Their flaws emerge in interesting ways. New dimension is given to Helena's jealousy and remorse while we learn that Hermia has a chip on her shoulder about her height, which causes her to make the situation worse.

This monologue illuminates the relationship between Hermia and Helena. Throughout this scene, we come to learn of their once great friendship and this love affair has driven them apart.