Being a woman, marrying an upper class man would take away Olivia's control of her property. This is the main reason why Olivia separated from her suitors. She understands that she is a woman in an estate that is not in the hands of a man. His father and brother are dead, so he has full power over his life. Of course, she may actually be grieving the loss of her brother, but the grieving process gives her an excuse to hold on to her power longer. If he married Olivia, Malvolio would be the one to take control of his estate. She would be the wife of “Count Malvolio” and Malvolio could finally change the court as he wants. Where does Olivia go? He returns to the position he was in before the deaths of his father and brother. She would lose herself