Theseus, clearly invested in maintaining the prevailing social order because it advances his own interests.In other words, gender roles and expectations are being stated to this strong female character in no uncertain terms. ... Interestingly though, she is using the delicate but weighty issue of power within her own defense, thus is offering a nod to the fact that there are such power differences between genders but not allowing this to completely dominate her and not allow her to make her own decision. ... First, it is important to point out that both Olivia and Viola are women who enjoy ce...

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