The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman displays a great amount of feminism throughout the work. Lillian intertwines economic independence with feminism several times. Regina Hubbard is constantly the protagonist involved with economic independence and feminism. Birdy and Alexandra Hubbard are portrayed for their ability to overcome the oppression that surrounds them throughout the majority of the show. Hellman's portrayal of Regina shows her as the more evil character. This serves as the foundation for the message that when women are powerless they do anything to overcome it (Friedman 81). Regina shows her true colors towards the end of the show. Regina was forced to stay with Horace after marrying him because she had no financial support. Since Hellman had equated money with independence, Regina has no choice but to stay with Horace until she has earned her own money and, in turn, her independence. Her fight for independence highlights her feminist nature. She is willing to endure unhappiness for as long as it takes to be independent (Friedman 82). Regina appears cold and devious. As her husband lies dying in the house, she tells her brothers and Leo that she can put them in prison for what they did, keeping secret that she doesn't really know what happened. Her calm and calculating behavior during negotiations shows her to be a very focused person. Even though her husband is dying, she seems to only care about his money and how she can manipulate her brothers to her advantage (Galens 166). Regina says she marries Horace solely for his money and status. She states that she hates him and cannot wait until he dies. This outburst showing Regina's true feelings allows the reader to see her as a feminist in a way. She was so determined to get what she wanted that she forced herself into a situation she hated for years just to have a chance to achieve her goal (Galen 156). At the end of the play Alexandra asks her mother if she is afraid (225). This line parallels that of Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf. This gives the idea that Regina only terrorized others as a coping mechanism to overcome her own fears. Regina's ability to overcome her fears shows her feminist side despite the immoral methods she has chosen (lord 146). Regina's daughter Alexandra had her decisions made for her by her mother in the early parts of the play..