This makes her a very likeable character amongst the audience, much like Shakespeare's Viola. Viola is described with little to no flaws, forcing the audience to like her and connect with her character. Therefore, before any acting was necessary, Amanda Bynes was perfectly type cast for the role of Viola in this adaptation. As for the portrayal of Viola, in "She's the Man," Viola is adapted as a funny character, especially in her attempts to act like a man. She often changes her voice, and uses stereotypical language in an attempt to appear as a normal teenage boy. This closely relates to Viola's humor in Shakespeare's original play through puns based upon her acting as a man. This is evident in Viola's interactions with Feste, especially when she playfully answers "By my hoth, I'll tell thee, I am almost sick for one" (3.1.35) in regards to Feste's hopes toward growing a beard. Another characteristic shared between the original character and Fickman's adaptation is her undeniable charm. Shakespeare's Viola is given the label of charming through her uncanny way of getting whatever she desires. This charm is first seen used against the captain in order to receive aid in creating a disguise. The captain is happy to help Viola, needing little to no persuading. This scene translates directly into the film when Amanda Bynes charms her hairdresser, through some admiration and affection, to help her transform into a male. This charm is apparent once more through the ease of gaining the Duke's trust. Viola, disguised as man, charms the Duke with her musical talents, in order to gain his trust. In "She's the Man," Fickman provides a more modern approach by creating a scene where the disguised Viola uses her charm to attract several female companions, resulting in the trust of Duke. Although portrayed in two different scenarios, the intention to present Viola as a charming character is present in the original, as well as the adaptation.
