For example, he treats some women with little respect. The novel states: “And [Robert] told the story of Alcee Arobin and the consul's wife; and another about the French Opera tenor, who received letters that should never have been written…” (20). This shows that Alcee has been with multiple women and, from what we can deduce, has written nasty letters to them. It appears that he has now cast these women aside and continued to show little respect for them, which was not what a man should have. Furthermore, he approaches married women. The novel states, “When he leaned forward and kissed [Edna], she hugged his head, holding her lips to his” (84). Although Edna kissed back, that doesn't justify Alcee initiating the kiss on a well-known married woman. Men during the time did not try to take what other men already had, as is shown to the reader when Robert says goodbye to Edna for the reason of his marriage to Leonce. Also, Alcee does whatever he wants with women. The novel states: “'I am, after saying goodnight[,]' [said Alcee.] 'Goodnight,' [Edna] murmured. He didn't respond, except to continue caressing her. He did not say goodnight until she had become pliable to his gentle and seductive entreaties” (94). Edna tries to tell Alcee to leave, although not in a very authoritative way, but he refuses until he gets what he wants from her. The men of the time had more respect from