(Once her husband dies early in the play, drowning "at the Rialto," she is no longer an adulteress, but she remains a villainess; the play's misogyny has caught the notice of critics.) King Ephorbus hopes to cure his son's melancholia, and end his affair with Andromana, by sending the Prince off to war; but this only gives Andromana a chance to seduce the King as well.
(Once her husband dies early in the play, drowning "at the Rialto," she is no longer a cheater, but remains a villain; the play's sexism has caught the attention of critics.) King Ephorbus hopes to cure his son's sadness and end his affair with Andromana by sending the Prince off to war; however, this only gives Andromana an opportunity to seduce the King as well.