Although , Rosalind only has the utmost affection and admiration for Orlando , she feels somewhat saddened to the fact she cannot actually be with Orlando at this moment. Celia continues her efforts in comforting her friend with her depression until her father the Duke Fredrick banishes Rosalind from the court. Furthermore, Rosalind's quest for love continues when the two women friends devise a plan to disguise themselves as two males while making their journey to the Forest of Arden . Rosalind chooses to be Ganymede and deems herself Aliena . As examined by many modern day critics, Rosalind's alter egos suggest extremely provocative undertones. The name "Ganymede" of Greek myth was a beautiful boy who was kidnapped by Jupiter, the king of the gods, in order to make him his lover. During Shakespeare's time , the word was commonly used to refer to young men who engaged in homosexual romances (About Shakespeare). Rosalind utilizes this false identity to inquires more about Orlando's feelings towards her . In the forest , Rosalind now dressed as Ganymede question Orlando if he was indeed the writer of the verses she founds written about her ( as Rosalind). Orlando responds that he is indeed the love letters anonymous writer and explains that he suffers greatly from love sickness. Rosalind decides to seize the opportunity to get know Orlando better and spend more time with him. She says to him " I would cure you, if you would but call me / Rosalind and come every day to my cote and woo me , " (3.3416-417). Rosalind's suggestion is not too ingenious a way of luring him into learning more about his character away from her presence but also she uses manipulation and deception to enhance her quest for love. However, Orlando is totally unaware which makes the situation more favorable for Rosalind . Lastly , Rosalind nearly achieves her quest for love when she convinces Orlando that it his duty to marry her.
