... implication being that the former two are very determinedly dependent on the latter. The sole reason society condemns Violenta and "looked upon her as a despicable creature, whose reputation being lost, not one of any figure would appear in her defense" (152) is because she has no witnesses to validate her virtuous behavior in getting married before admitting the Count ... ...

• Word Count: 1986
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Graduate

... for the women in Twelfth Night, especially for Olivia, to marry within their class so as to protect and sustain their social position. Also like Hermia, Olivia is determined to love who she wants and on her own terms; for this reason she invents the excuse that she is mourning for her deceased brother when gentlemen callers come to woo her ... ...

• Word Count: 2208
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate