Ladies of Frasier

• Roz Doyle
• Daphne Moon

As a co-worker of Frasier at the radio station, Roz is entitled to a unique side of Frasier; his calmer side as he tries to help and soothe his callers and listeners. Being the shows producer, she is often at friendly odds with Frasier to who has control of the show. A lady with a strong and present character, she is at times aggressive and brash, in both her work and her personal relationships. Often, her romantic endeavours are short and ever changing. However, her connection with Frasier and his family remains constant throughout the series; their relationship having gone beyond the walls of the office and become that of true friendship.

Roz exemplifies the aggressive nature of the male persona when it comes to relationships. Males are often seen as the pursuer and 'predator' in a relationship, often the one chasing the lady (rather than vice versa). In the program, the creators poke fun at this notion by changing this particular perception; Roz is often the romantic predator looking for someone to have a 'fling' with. For most of Frasier's seasons, Roz followed the stereo typical male by having as much men in her life as she could fit. This has changed somewhat with the arrival of Roz's child; her character has matured and is now looking for a suitable partner to help raise her child.

Similar to Roz, Daphne is also a strong female character. She has to, to be able to stand Frasier and take care of another stubborn individual, his father Martin. As Martin's personal care-giver, Daphne is responsible for the various domestic chores in the Frasier household. Originating from England, Daphne was the lone sister in a family full of male siblings and cousins - perhaps contributing to her 'tomboy' persona.

While Daphne does not chase after men like Roz, she still exemplifies an important aspect of the male persona. Her unique origins (that of being a foreigner) allow her to have a distince identity on the show. This is something that is also stereotypical about the male psyche - the need to be recognized as an individual, to stand out in the crowd. Whether it is stubbornly holding to one's own opinions or beliefs, or struggling against odds to make a point, the masculine pride demands to be heard. This is a characteristic that is definitely unique to Daphne; she is often the only person who is able to overcome the noise of the Crane men.

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