Compare Rosalind's actions when she is not disguised as a man with her actions when she is disguised as a man.

Question

Compare Rosalind's actions when she is not disguised as a man with her actions when she is disguised as a man. In which case does she appear to be more powerful? How might you explain this? 

Answer 1

Rosalind appears more powerful disguised as a man. First, she even states that in order to be left alone on her journey into the forest of Arden, she will dress as a man. This way, she won't be seen as a weak woman by men she may pass by and they will not bother her rather they'll leave her alone thinking she's a man