In the opening of both the play and the novel we are introduced to the two main female characters that we see in both texts. The authors' writing styles effectively compare and contrast with each other, which allows the reader to see a clear difference in the characters, showing the constraints that society has placed on them. “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is essentially about Tennessee Williams as a writer who uncovers general truths to an unsuspecting audience, testing social boundaries. The characters in this patriarchal 1950s comedy are amplified and give us an ambiguous ending to confirm to the audience that the constraints women face in the play are something to consider. Williams presents Maggie in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" as an obvious and dominant character from the beginning. Describing her voice as "rapid and drawling" Saying "she has the vocal tricks of a priest delivering a liturgical chant" In the show she is the first on stage and the long stage directions are conveniently used to show her significance in the show. The detailed description of his voice helps to arouse curiosity. In this way, Williams' use of dramatic technique slowly builds tension, which is effective for the reader as it helps pace the beginning of the play. Very early on Maggie is depicted as a genuine beauty "The way he always looks down at my body when I talk to him" She is depicted as a very cunning woman, with the way she presents her body and tries to get what she wants . She recognizes that her role in society is to be shown as a trophy wife and be kept behind the scenes in many situations; in many ways he maintains this role, but also uses it to integrate his own personal motivations... into the center of the card... as part of the family. This shows that society has the power to shape and change people's moral values. Nilofaur, the innocent child, believes in accepting everyone, which is why she accepts Mariam despite being a "Harami". The stepmothers, in the eyes of society, want Mariam to get married, a social norm. Even though Jail's heart may despise this idea, it is his duty, being part of society and a respectable family, to force her to marry Rasheed. Which we later learn that he greatly regrets. Unlike Maggie, her relationship breaks down when one withdraws from life and the other runs towards it. «Because it has to be told, and you, you!... you never let me!» Brick and Maggie's marriage fails when Brick tries to suppress her. Since Maggie is such a bold character, she cannot be repressed and must tell the truth about her affair with Skipper.