Margery Pinchwife
Margery Pinchwife is a character from the 1675 play "The Country Wife," written by William Wycherley. She is portrayed as a naive and innocent woman, married to the jealous and controlling Mr. Pinchwife. Margery's character represents the struggles of women in a patriarchal society, where their desires and freedoms are often suppressed.
Throughout the play, Margery becomes the object of desire for other men, particularly Horner, who pretends to be impotent to gain access to her. Her journey highlights themes of love, deception, and the quest for personal autonomy, making her a significant figure in the exploration of gender dynamics in Restoration England.