Bennett therefore presents Fiona as a sexual object to further heighten male dominance

Bennett therefore presents Fiona as a sexual object to further heighten male dominance. Bennett therefore manifests the idea of comedy to suggest that women were seen as a mere object that is solely focused on pleasing the opposite gender. Dakin humorously states, ”one of the times might be on the study floor… it’s like the Headmaster says one should have targets.” The fact that Dakin is legitimising his desire for Fiona through education suggests that he sees Fiona as an important target, ”hoping” that it would be achieved. The ”comic relief” employed by Bennett for dramatic effect further stresses the idea that of male dominance. As a result, of Dakin wishing to have sex with Fiona on the floor in the Headmaster’s study does not cause the audience to be entertained but accentuates Fiona’s role