Horner portrays himself as impotent, in order to deceive husbands and get closer to women. Lady Fidget and Mistress Squeamish act honorable and reputable, however partake in sexual affairs with Horner. Margery begins to take on the persona of the twons women, when she realizes that is how she can get what she truly wants. Even Alethea almost goes through an unhappy marriage in order to keep her honor and reputation. Through these characters, Wycherley emphasizes that human nature as a whole are not always what we seem to
Horner portrays himself as impotent, in order to deceive husbands and get closer to women. Lady Fidget and Mistress Squeamish act honorable and reputable, however partake in sexual affairs with Horner. Margery begins to take on the persona of the twons women, when she realizes that is how she can get what she truly wants. Even Alethea almost goes through an unhappy marriage in order to keep her honor and reputation. Through these characters, Wycherley emphasizes that human nature as a whole are not always what we seem to