Although each of these women finds herself in a social position and challenging situation that differs from the other, and though each employs a unique strategy for coping with her problems and contesting gender roles by exerting authority and influence delicately, these four women are similar in that they all insist upon their right to direct their own destinies and, at times, the destinies of others as well. Besides, all three of these female characters from the aforesaid plays are all quite developed and are in many ways some of the most complex characters presented in their respective play...

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• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: Graduate