Hellena completely disrupts the social norms of women of her time, she is an inspiring and powerful character with a charming spirit and a bold perspective. Behn's use of Hellena to explore radical notions of their era, such as women regaining their independence, women taking charge of their sexuality, and women exploring gender roles and the effect of their clothes, it's a touching story. Through deft use of comedy, Behn is able to weave a story full of crowd-pleasing delights and proto-feminist discourse.