Not only is her morality called into question, the spectatorship will naturally not be positive in the relationship to her character. ... Eve and Phyllis are not allowed to be masters of their own destinies "Phyllis's pregnancy happens because Harry and Eve ultimately cannot repair their marriage. ...

• Word Count: 1886
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Orsino's final command that Viola should become her "master's mistress," shows the male dominance over the female sex. ... Shakespeare is using the audience's responses to present the illogical defining characteristics of a respected man, which depend not on morality, or even position in society, but on power, control and intelligence. ...

• Word Count: 2131
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate