ORLANDO: Contemporarily, Orlando could be read as a nonbinary character. Throughout the novel, as Orlando changes between sexes, they proclaim a sameness within their character. However, they enjoy both the feminine and masculine activities they partake in. In addition, they enjoy the affections of both genders. It is implied that the husband Orlando eventually takes, Shel, is also someone who has a relationship with both the feminine and masculine musings in life.