Faulkland and Julia’s relationship is the subject of much humor for the audience in Sheridan’s play, yet it can be argued that there is clear sentiment between them. It is undoubtable that Faulkland and Julia encompass all the traits of a typical Georgian relationship; being the man, Faulkland holds the most power while Julia remains the devoted wench. However, Faulkland and Julia’s relationship completely contrasts with that of Lydia and Jack's and also other relationships within play, because they are the only characters that do not have dual identities. As a result, although their relationship is the most tumultuous it is the most honest, possibly allowing the audience to empathize with their situation. On the other hand, Sheridan creates Faulkland and Julia’s relationship as a satire to show the absurdity of Georgian "romance." In the context of the play women had little rights and had to rely on their male counterparts. Sheridan presents this idea as unfair in the play by making Faulkland completely unreasonable towards Julia, using comical scenes which make the audience laugh. Sheridan first introduces the emotionalism of Faulkland and Julia’s relationship when Lydia and Julia are talking. Julia is extremely loyal towards Faulkland, acknowledging she loved Faulkland even before he saved her life, and describing that alone as an "obligation sufficient." The clichéd nature of the development of their love appeals to the audience, allowing them to some extent to appreciate the emotionalism. However, the credibility of the situation is ruined by Lydia’s subsequent comment: "Why, a water spaniel would have done as much. Well, I should never think of giving my heart to a man because he could swim!" Sheridan includes this comment to make the tone of the situation comical, poking fun at the stereotypical Georgian perception that love was based upon acts of duty, and not romance. The critic Rose Snider surmises this, saying "