The Rover by Behn, Aphra - Book Report/Review Example

 All Willmore wants is to lure Florinda so that he can bed her. However, Florinda is not ready for that. He then tries to rape her, but Belville appears. That stops the sexual abuse, but Willmore discourages Florinda from reporting the matter to the police. He blames the beauty of Florinda for his sexual arousal and provocation (Scene 3, ln 42-44).Some of the other characters think of Willmore as a rapist and a liar. Florinda and Belvile think that he is a pretender and a rapist when he attempts to rape Florinda.

He is an opportunist. He takes advantage of the serene to environ at the garden when Florinda is alone. He is like Blunt in that Blunt vows to rape and defile Florinda. He argues that it will be revenge for the charm that the women use to the men through their irresistible beauties (Scene 4.5, ln 48-51). He is a contrast to other characters such as Pedro, who believe inequality and the fight against violence on women.The author used Willmore to develop the theme of blame. The idea brings out other social issues and vices such as violence on women and rape.