In "Pygmalion," traditional attributes associated with masculinity and femininity are highlighted through the characters of Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle. Higgins embodies masculinity with his assertiveness, rationality, and independence, while Eliza initially embodies traditional feminine qualities like passivity, emotional sensitivity, and dependence on others. In contrast, "Wide Sargasso Sea" challenges traditional gender roles by portraying Antoinette as a complex character who defies stereotypical feminine attributes and is not easily defined by traditional standards of femininity or masculinity. Antoinette's character blurs the lines between masculinity and femininity, highlighting the fluidity of gender roles in the novel.
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